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HRD Corp Fund for AI and Digital Trainings

AI Overview:

  1. HRD Corp Fund Priority: The HRD Corp fund’s actively prioritizes and covers costs for training programs focused on AI, digital transformation, and IR 4.0 skills, reflecting a national commitment to a digital economy.
  2. Strategic Alignment: HRD Corp uses frameworks like the Industrial Skills Framework (IndSF) and partnerships to ensure funded courses are high-quality.
  3. Employer Benefit: Employers can claim back up to 100% of approved training expenses for digital upskilling.
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Urgent Mandate to Utilize HRD Corp Fund's for IR 4.0 Skills

Upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology is an urgent business mandate. The good news for Malaysian companies is that the HRD Corp fund actively supports this transition. HRD Corp, recognizing the crucial need for digital transformation, prioritizes the allocation of levy contributions to courses focused on IR 4.0 skills, including AI, data science, and digital marketing

Strategic Alignment: HRD Corp Fund and its Digital Partnerships and Initiatives

This focus on digital skills is clearly reflected in HRD Corp’s recent initiatives. For instance, the organization partnered with global tech giants to drive the training and development of hundreds of thousands of Malaysian professionals in digital skills, including AI and IoT, as early as 2021. Furthermore, programs under the Industrial Skills Framework (IndSF) specifically outline competency requirements for fields like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This strategic alignment makes it easier for employers to use their HRD Corp fund to address skill gaps.

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Source: https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2021/05/01/hrd-corp-and-microsoft-aligns-program-for-300000-professionals-needed-for-data-centre/

Ultimately, the goal of the HRD Corp fund is to foster a globally competitive and resilient Malaysian workforce. By making AI and digital training claimable, HRD Corp is creating a powerful incentive for businesses to invest in human capital. 

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