HRD Corp Claimable Training

Claim Your Training Investment

SmartB Academy is a registered HRD Corp training provider. Your company can claim back the cost of our courses through the Human Resources Development Fund.

Overview

What is HRD Corp?

The Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) is a government agency under Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources. It manages the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), which helps employers invest in training and upskilling their workforce.

All registered employers contribute a monthly levy (typically 1% of payroll) to the fund. In return, they can claim back training costs through approved programmes by registered providers like SmartB Academy - meaning your company can train at significantly reduced or even zero out-of-pocket cost.

In 2026, HRD Corp has shifted towards outcomes-based assessment, stricter compliance, and full support for digital and online training. HRD Corp approved RM2.62 billion in financial assistance in 2025 alone.

Key Facts

Employers with 10+ Malaysian employees must register
Levy rate: 1% of monthly payroll for most sectors
6-month claim window after training completion

Claim Process

How to Claim

5 steps from registration to reimbursement.

1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your company is registered with HRD Corp and has an active levy account.
2
Select & Register
Choose a programme and register your team. We'll provide the course outline, trainer profile, and quotation.
3
Apply for Grant
Submit a grant application via e-TRiS at least one day before training. Late applications are automatically rejected.
In-House (Full Day)
RM10,000
per day per group · 7 hours
In-House (Half Day)
RM6,000
per half-day per group · 4 hours
Public (Full Day)
RM1,750
per day per participant
Public (Half Day)
RM1,000
per half-day per participant
4
Attend Training
Your team attends. We handle attendance records, certificates, and all claim documentation.
5
Submit Claim
Submit within 6 months of completion via e-TRiS. Most claims are processed in 7-10 working days.

Our Programmes

Eligible Programs

The following SmartB Academy programs are fully claimable under HRD Corp.

HRD Corp Claimable

Transformation Program

SmartB's flagship AI transformation programme. From 1-day masterclass to full business blueprint - structured levels for SME owners, leaders, and executives.

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HRD Corp Claimable

Productivity Program

AI-powered productivity training for Malaysian businesses. Master prompt engineering with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to automate tasks and boost efficiency.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Malaysian employers registered with HRD Corp with an active levy account - typically companies with 10+ Malaysian employees in manufacturing, services, mining, and other gazetted sectors. Check your eligibility on the HRD Corp website.

For in-house training: up to RM10,000/day per group (full day) or RM6,000/half-day. For public training: up to RM1,750/day per participant or RM1,000/half-day. The actual amount depends on your levy balance and training scheme.

Yes - the grant application must be submitted through the e-TRiS portal at least one day before training begins. Applying after training has started is an automatic rejection.

You have 6 months from the training completion date. Many companies lose funds simply because they miss this window. Most claims are processed within 7-10 working days.

For the grant: formal quotation, trainer profile, and course outline. For the claim: attendance records, completion certificates, and invoice - all must match the original application exactly. Mismatched documents are a common rejection reason.

Yes. As of 2026, LMS platforms, online training, and digital learning programmes are fully claimable under multiple HRD Corp grants.

Yes. SmartB Academy is a registered HRD Corp training provider. You can verify this on the HRD Corp Training Provider Directory.

Absolutely. We assist HR managers with the full e-TRiS grant application and claims process. We provide all documentation and walk you through each step.

Ready to Get Started?

Register your team for HRD Corp claimable training today. We'll help you through the entire claim process.