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Dr Muhamad Hariz Muhamad Adnan (drhariz.com), HRD Corp certified AI<\/a> trainer and Senior Lecturer at UPSI<\/a>, recommends that every corporate AI training quotation in Malaysia spells out six things before you sign: trainer days and hours, the level of customisation, materials and tool access, the HRD Corp grant details, post-training support, and exactly what the price excludes. A quote that leaves any of these vague is hard to compare and hard to claim.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This checklist is for HR, L&D and procurement teams who have one or more proposals on the table and need to judge them fairly. It does not tell you what AI training should cost; for typical price levels read How Much Does AI Training Cost in Malaysia?<\/a>, and for ways to bring the cost down see Affordable AI Training for Malaysian Businesses<\/a>. This page is about what should be written in the quotation itself.<\/p>\n\n

Why the quotation matters more than the headline price<\/h2>\n

Two quotes with the same total can buy very different training. One may include a needs analysis, customised exercises built on your own documents and a follow-up clinic; the other may be a standard slide deck delivered to a large room. Because corporate AI training in Malaysia is often paid through the HRD Corp levy, the quotation also becomes part of your grant application, so gaps in it can delay approval or reduce what you can claim.<\/p>\n\n

The line items a proper AI training quote should include<\/h2>\n

1. Trainer days, hours and schedule<\/h3>\n

The quote should state the number of training days or half-days, the contact hours per day, start and end times, and whether delivery is on-site, live online or hybrid. HRD Corp applications rely on a clear schedule, so vague phrases such as “one session” are not enough. If the programme is split across several dates, each date should be listed.<\/p>\n

2. Named trainer and credentials<\/h3>\n

Ask who will actually deliver the training, not just the company name. The proposal should name the trainer, state their AI qualifications and HRD Corp trainer status, and confirm that the named person will deliver every session. Substitutions should require your written approval.<\/p>\n

3. Customisation and needs analysis<\/h3>\n

Customisation is where quotes differ most. A good proposal describes what will be tailored: pre-training survey, interviews with department heads, exercises built on your own (sanitised) documents, and industry examples. It should say whether customisation is included in the fee or charged separately, and how many rounds of outline revisions you get.<\/p>\n

4. Course outline and learning outcomes<\/h3>\n

Attach a module-by-module outline with learning outcomes written as things participants will be able to do, for example “draft a customer reply with Copilot and check it for accuracy”. A generic list of topics without outcomes is a warning sign. For a sense of what a solid outline looks like, see the AI training syllabus for Malaysian companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Materials and certificates<\/h3>\n

Check whether printed or digital handbooks, prompt libraries, templates, slide copies and certificates of attendance are included, and whether you may reuse the materials internally after the programme.<\/p>\n

6. AI tools and licences<\/h3>\n

The quote should state which tools are used (for example ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini), whether participants need paid licences, and who provides them. Training built around Copilot is of little use if your staff do not have Copilot licences, so this line prevents an expensive mismatch.<\/p>\n

7. HRD Corp grant details<\/h3>\n

If you plan to claim through HRD Corp, the quotation should carry the trainer or training provider registration details, the programme title as it will appear in the grant application, the scheme you intend to use, and a fee breakdown that matches HRD Corp allowable cost items. Always apply for the grant before training starts. For how claims work, read HRD Corp Claimable AI Training Courses in Malaysia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. Travel, venue and logistics<\/h3>\n

For on-site training, the quote should say whether travel, accommodation and mileage are included, and who provides the venue, projector, internet and meals. Out-of-town training is where hidden costs usually appear.<\/p>\n

9. Post-training support<\/h3>\n

List what happens after the session: a follow-up clinic, email support for a set number of weeks, a review of how staff are using AI, or a short evaluation report. If nothing is included, the quote should say so.<\/p>\n

10. Payment terms, cancellation and exclusions<\/h3>\n

Look for deposit and payment dates, what happens if you postpone, and an explicit list of exclusions. A quote that states its exclusions clearly is usually more reliable than one that appears to include everything.<\/p>\n\n

Questions to ask before you accept a quote<\/h2>\n