HRD Corp claimable AI training courses in Malaysia range from half-day Generative AI foundations workshops to multi-day corporate upskilling programmes, all claimable under the SBL-Khas or SBL scheme when delivered by an accredited trainer. Dr Muhamad Hariz Muhamad Adnan (drhariz.com), an HRD Corp certified AI trainer and Senior Lecturer at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), runs a full catalogue of these claimable courses for Malaysian employers, from corporate teams to school and university staff.
Employers searching for “HRD Corp claimable AI training courses in Malaysia” usually want one thing: a straight answer on which courses exist, who they suit, how long they run, and which HRD Corp claim scheme applies. This guide lays out that catalogue, explains the claim mechanics, and shows how to book a course without guessing whether it qualifies.
What Makes an AI Training Course HRD Corp Claimable
An AI training course is HRD Corp claimable when it is delivered by a trainer registered with HRD Corp and the programme is submitted and approved through the correct scheme before or after delivery, depending on the route chosen. Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, and AI strategy courses all qualify on the same basis as any other skills training: the trainer must hold current HRD Corp trainer accreditation, and the employer must be a registered HRD Corp contributing employer with sufficient levy balance.
Dr Hariz is an HRD Corp certified AI trainer, and his programmes are designed to meet claimable-programme requirements from the outset, which removes most of the paperwork risk for the HR team submitting the claim.
Course Catalogue by Audience, Duration and Format
The table below lists the claimable AI programmes Dr Hariz delivers, drawn from his corporate AI training and AI for education offerings. Exact duration and price are agreed per booking since programmes are tailored to the organisation; this table shows the standard scope of each course.
| Course | Audience | Typical Duration | Format | Claim Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generative AI Foundations | Corporate teams, SMEs, government agencies | Half-day to 1 day | On-site or live virtual | SBL-Khas or SBL |
| Microsoft Copilot and Workplace Tools | Organisations on Microsoft 365 | Half-day to 1 day | On-site or live virtual | SBL-Khas or SBL |
| AI Strategy and Governance | Leadership and management teams | Half-day to 1 day | On-site or live virtual | SBL-Khas or SBL |
| Hands-on Role-Specific AI Workflows | Sales, marketing, HR, finance, operations | 1 to 2 days | On-site, blended | SBL-Khas or SBL |
| AI for Teaching and Lesson Planning | Schoolteachers, subject panels | Half-day to full-day in-service | Whole-school in-service or webinar | SBL-Khas or SBL (private institutions) |
| AI for Assessment and Feedback | Teachers and university lecturers | Half-day | On-site or online | SBL-Khas or SBL (private institutions) |
| Academic Integrity and AI Policy | School and faculty leadership | Half-day workshop | On-site or online | SBL-Khas or SBL (private institutions) |
Public schools, universities and government agencies typically access training through official professional-development or procurement channels rather than the HRD Corp levy; private colleges, training centres and corporate-linked education providers can generally claim under the same SBL-Khas or SBL routes as any other employer.
SBL-Khas vs SBL: Which Claim Route Fits Your Course
SBL-Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas)
SBL-Khas is the full-claim route. The employer applies to HRD Corp for approval before the training starts, and once approved, the levy covers the training cost directly, so there is little or no upfront outlay. This is the route most employers use for a one-off workshop or a scheduled multi-day programme, since approval timelines are known in advance.
SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan)
SBL is the reimbursement route. The employer pays for the training first and then claims the levy back afterward. It suits organisations that need to book a course quickly and cannot wait for pre-approval, or that are topping up a levy claim near the end of their financial year.
Related reading: how HRD Corp claimable AI training works covers the full application process and eligibility rules in detail, and HRD Corp claimable AI training in Malaysia: employer guide explains levy balances and employer eligibility.
How BizMatch and e-LATiH Fit In
BizMatch is HRD Corp’s own platform for employers to search and verify accredited training providers before booking, which is a useful way to confirm a trainer’s registration status ahead of submitting a claim. e-LATiH is HRD Corp’s separate portal offering free or subsidised short courses directly to eligible employees; it runs alongside, not instead of, employer-arranged claimable training like the courses in the table above, and is worth checking for entry-level AI literacy modules that complement a company-wide programme.
How to Book an HRD Corp Claimable AI Course
Confirm your organisation’s HRD Corp levy balance and registration status, choose a course from the catalogue above based on your team’s role and current AI skill level, agree the format and duration with the trainer, and submit the SBL-Khas or SBL application through the HRD Corp portal before or after delivery depending on the route chosen. Dr Hariz’s programmes can also be found via hiring an AI trainer in Malaysia, which walks through the engagement process end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all of Dr Hariz’s AI training courses HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. As an HRD Corp certified AI trainer, his corporate and private-education programmes are designed to meet claimable-programme requirements under SBL-Khas or SBL, subject to the employer’s own registration and levy balance.
What is the difference between SBL-Khas and SBL for AI training?
SBL-Khas requires pre-approval and covers the cost directly through the levy with little upfront outlay, while SBL requires the employer to pay first and claim reimbursement afterward. Most employers booking a scheduled AI workshop use SBL-Khas.
Can government schools and universities claim AI training through HRD Corp?
Public schools, universities and government agencies typically arrange AI training through their own professional-development or procurement channels rather than the HRD Corp levy, since they are not HRD Corp-contributing employers in the same way private companies are.
How long does HRD Corp approval take for a claimable AI course?
Timelines vary by scheme and current HRD Corp processing volumes, which is why SBL-Khas pre-approval is usually applied for as early as possible once a course date is agreed with the trainer.
Does course duration affect whether it is claimable?
No. Both half-day workshops and multi-day programmes can be claimable, provided the trainer is HRD Corp certified and the application is submitted correctly under SBL-Khas or SBL.
Ready to book an HRD Corp claimable AI course? Contact Dr Hariz to confirm which course and claim route fits your team.
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