Tuition centres and private schools in Malaysia can run HRD Corp claimable AI training for their teaching and administrative staff, the same way corporate employers do, provided the centre is registered and levy-contributing. Dr Muhamad Hariz Muhamad Adnan (drhariz.com), an HRD Corp certified AI trainer and Senior Lecturer at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), designs these sessions specifically for the tuition centre and private school context, distinct from public school professional development pathways.
Why tuition centres and private schools need a different approach
Most AI-in-education content in Malaysia is written for public school teachers working inside KPM’s DELIMa ecosystem, or for lecturers inside public university systems with formal continuing professional development (CPD) structures. Tuition centres and private schools sit outside both of those frameworks. As private businesses, they are HRD Corp registrable employers in their own right, which means they can claim training costs the same way any corporate employer does, but the content needs to fit how a tuition centre or private school actually operates: smaller staff numbers, exam-focused teaching, parent-facing communication, and centre owners who are often also the primary decision-makers on training spend.
What AI training looks like for a tuition centre or private school
For teaching staff
Sessions for tutors and subject teachers typically cover using generative AI to draft practice questions and worksheets aligned to SPM, IGCSE, or other exam syllabuses, generating differentiated materials for mixed-ability classes, and speeding up marking-support tasks such as drafting model answers and rubrics. Academic integrity and how to check AI-generated content before using it with students are covered as standard, not as an afterthought.
For administrative and front-office staff
Administrative teams benefit from AI training focused on drafting parent communications, scheduling and timetabling support, and creating marketing content for enrolment drives, tasks that are common in a private education business but rarely covered in public-sector-oriented AI training.
For centre owners and principals
Owners and principals often want a shorter session focused on where AI fits into the business side: content creation for marketing, using AI to draft internal SOPs, and understanding what generative AI is and how it differs from the search tools and basic software staff already use, so they can make informed decisions about what to roll out across the centre.
HRD Corp claims for private education businesses
A registered tuition centre or private school that contributes the Human Resources Development levy can claim eligible AI training under the same SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan) or SBL-Khas schemes available to any other Malaysian employer. This is a detail many centre owners are not aware of, since HRD Corp claimability is usually discussed in the context of corporate offices or factories rather than education businesses. Centres that have not previously claimed training costs should check their HRD Corp registration status and levy contribution history before applying, since claim eligibility depends on active registration at the time of training.
How this differs from public school and university training
Public school AI training generally runs through the DELIMa platform and KPM’s Digital Education Policy guidance, with content standardised across the national curriculum. University-level continuing professional development for lecturers usually sits inside formal CPD or LDP structures tied to the institution’s own policies. Tuition centres and private schools have neither structure by default, which is exactly why a dedicated programme, rather than a repurposed public-school or university session, tends to fit better. The content, pacing, and claim pathway are built around a private education business rather than a public institution.
How Dr Hariz structures this training
Dr Muhamad Hariz Muhamad Adnan is a Doctor in Artificial Intelligence and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), and an HRD Corp certified AI trainer focused on AI-driven digital transformation in education and the workplace. For tuition centres and private schools, sessions are typically split by role (teaching staff, administrative staff, and owners/principals), run as a half-day or full-day on-site workshop, and delivered in Bahasa Melayu, English, or bilingually depending on the centre’s staff composition.
Frequently asked questions
Can a tuition centre claim AI training under HRD Corp?
Yes, provided the tuition centre is registered with HRD Corp and actively contributing the Human Resources Development levy. The claim process follows the standard SBL or SBL-Khas pathway used by any other Malaysian employer.
Is this the same training given to public school teachers?
No. Public school AI training is generally delivered through the DELIMa platform and KPM guidance. Training for tuition centres and private schools is designed separately, around exam-focused teaching, parent communication, and the business side of running a private education centre.
What topics are covered for administrative staff?
Administrative sessions typically cover drafting parent communications, scheduling support, and creating marketing content for enrolment, rather than classroom-specific AI use.
How long does a typical session run?
Most tuition centres and private schools opt for a half-day or full-day on-site workshop, sometimes split into separate sessions for teaching staff and administrative or ownership staff.
Can the session be delivered in Bahasa Melayu?
Yes. Sessions can be delivered in Bahasa Melayu, English, or bilingually depending on the centre’s preference and staff composition.
Related: AI Workshops for Malaysian Schools (2026) and AI Professional Development for Educators in Malaysia (2026).
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