How to Claim HRD Corp for AI Training in Malaysia —
Complete 2026 Guide
If your company contributes to the Human Resources Development Fund, you can claim up to RM20,000 for AI automation training at zero cost. Here's exactly how.
What is HRD Corp (HRDC)?
HRD Corp — formerly known as HRDF (Human Resources Development Fund) — is Malaysia's national training and upskilling authority. It operates a levy-based system where registered employers contribute a percentage of their monthly payroll into a central fund, which employees and companies can then draw upon to fund approved training programmes.
All private sector employers with 10 or more Malaysian employees are required to register with HRD Corp and contribute 1% of each employee's monthly wages to the levy. This fund is yours to use — and AI training is one of the highest-ROI ways to deploy it in 2026.
HRD Corp's mandate has expanded significantly to include technology and digital upskilling, making AI automation courses like those offered by AITraining2U fully claimable under the SBL-KHAS scheme.
Which AI Training Courses Are HRDC Claimable?
All AITraining2U AI training programmes are 100% claimable under the SBL-KHAS scheme. Our registered courses include:
- AI Agentic Automation (n8n) — build AI-powered workflows and automation agents
- AI Vibe Coding + Rapid Prototyping — build web apps with Claude Code and Antigravity
- AI Analytics — data insights, dashboards, and AI-powered reporting
- AI Engineering — production-grade AI system design for technical teams
- AI Orchestration — multi-agent systems with Claude Code
- AI Marketing + WhatsApp — lead generation and customer engagement with AI
Each programme has an HRD Corp programme code. AITraining2U provides all the documentation your HR team needs to submit a successful claim.
Step-by-Step: How to Claim HRD Corp for AI Training
The SBL-KHAS claim process is straightforward when you know the steps. Here is the complete process from start to reimbursement:
Verify your company is registered with HRD Corp
Log in to portal.hrdcorp.gov.my using your company's registered credentials. Confirm that your levy contributions are active and your account is in good standing. If your company is not yet registered, AITraining2U can guide you through the registration process.
Choose your training programme
Select the AITraining2U course that matches your team's needs — for example, AI Agentic Automation (n8n) for operations and process teams, or AI Vibe Coding for product and marketing teams wanting to build tools quickly.
Request a quotation from AITraining2U
Contact us via WhatsApp or email. We will provide a formal training quotation, programme details, HRD Corp programme code, and all documentation needed for your grant application. This takes less than one business day.
Submit a grant application on e-TRiS
Log in to the e-TRiS portal (etris.hrdcorp.gov.my), select SBL-KHAS as your scheme, fill in the training and provider details, and submit your grant application. This must be done at least 1 working day before training starts. AITraining2U can assist your HR team through this step.
Receive grant approval
HRD Corp typically approves SBL-KHAS applications within 1–3 working days. You will receive a notification via the e-TRiS portal and by email. Do not proceed with training until approval is confirmed.
Attend the training
Participants attend the 2-day AITraining2U workshop (in-person at our Kuala Lumpur venue or virtually). Attendance is recorded digitally and signed off by participants — these records are required for your post-training claim.
Submit the claim within 30 days
After training completion, submit your reimbursement claim on e-TRiS within 30 calendar days. Attach the training invoice, attendance records, completion certificates, and HR approval letter. AITraining2U provides all required documents.
Receive reimbursement to company account
HRD Corp processes approved claims and transfers the reimbursement directly to your company's registered bank account. Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks after a complete claim submission.
How Much Can You Claim?
Under the SBL-KHAS scheme, the claim limits for public training programmes are generous. For in-house programmes, the claimable rate is up to RM1,500 per day per participant. For public programmes (attending a scheduled course with other companies), the full course fee is claimable subject to HRD Corp's approved rates.
AITraining2U's 2-day AI Agentic Automation course is fully covered for most companies, including course fees and any training materials. For a team of 5 participants attending a 2-day course, the total claim can reach RM15,000 or more — effectively making the training free for your organisation.
Companies with strong levy balances can send multiple teams across different course tracks within the same year, stacking the skills across departments.
Who is Eligible?
Eligibility for HRD Corp claims is straightforward. To qualify:
- Your company must be registered with HRD Corp and have an active levy contribution account
- Training participants must be Malaysian citizens or permanent residents employed by your company
- The training must be job-related — AI automation and digital upskilling fully qualifies
- The training provider must be a registered HRD Corp vendor — AITraining2U is fully registered
- The grant application must be submitted before training commences
Companies with fewer than 10 employees may still be eligible under special categories. Contact AITraining2U or HRD Corp directly to verify your specific eligibility status.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying too late: The e-TRiS grant application must be submitted at least 1 working day before training starts — applications submitted on the day of or after training will be rejected
- Wrong scheme selection: Select SBL-KHAS specifically. Other schemes have different rules and may not cover AI training courses from external providers
- Missing attendance records: Attendance sheets signed by each participant are mandatory for the post-training claim — ensure your HR team collects these on both training days
- Not getting the provider's training invoice: Your claim submission requires an official invoice from AITraining2U with the correct programme code, dates, and fee breakdown
AITraining2U: Your HRDC Registered AI Training Partner
AITraining2U is a fully registered HRD Corp training provider with programme codes for all our AI courses. We have helped over 300 Malaysian companies successfully claim HRD Corp funding for AI training — from SMEs to publicly listed corporations.
Our dedicated claims support team handles the paperwork at no extra cost: we provide the quotation, programme codes, invoices, attendance records, and completion certificates in the exact format HRD Corp requires. Most of our corporate clients pay nothing out of pocket for training.
Learn more about our HRDC claimable programmes on our HRDC AI Training page.
Get Your Free HRD Corp Claim Checklist
WhatsApp our team and we'll send you the complete HRD Corp claim checklist, our programme codes, and a sample grant application — all ready for your HR team to submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about claiming HRD Corp for AI training in Malaysia.