An in-house AI course is a private, customised training programme delivered exclusively for your company's employees. Unlike public courses where participants from different organisations learn generic content together, an in-house programme is built around your specific industry, workflows, tools, governance requirements, and business objectives.
Everything — from the examples used in demonstrations to the exercises participants complete during hands-on practice — is tailored to your organisation. Your team works with their own documents, their own processes, and their own AI use cases. The result is training that transfers directly to daily work, with no translation required.
In-house delivery is available in all formats: 1-day, 2-day, half-day, or modular programmes spread across multiple sessions. The distinguishing factor is not the duration — it is the level of customisation and the private, confidential environment.
The decision between in-house and public AI courses comes down to six factors. For most companies with 10 or more participants, in-house training delivers significantly better outcomes at a comparable or lower per-person cost.
| Factor | Public Course | In-House Course |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Generic curriculum for broad audience | Customised to your industry and workflows |
| Examples | Hypothetical scenarios | Your real documents and processes |
| Exercises | Standard practice tasks | Built from your actual work tasks |
| Governance | General data privacy principles | Your specific policies, tools, and compliance requirements |
| Attendees | Strangers from different companies | Your team only — shared context and trust |
| Confidentiality | Limited — cannot discuss proprietary work | Full — participants can work with real company data |
| Follow-up | None or generic resources | Coaching, prompt library reviews, adoption support |
| Format | Fixed schedule and duration | Flexible — tailored to your availability |
| Group dynamics | Diverse backgrounds, varying relevance | Shared vocabulary, immediate team application |
| Post-training alignment | Individual takeaways | Unified approach across your organisation |
This is often the deciding factor. In a public course, participants cannot work with real company documents, discuss proprietary processes, or build prompts using actual business data. They work with hypothetical examples and must mentally translate everything back to their own context.
In an in-house course, participants can:
This confidentiality benefit alone typically doubles the practical value of the training.
Pertama Partners follows a structured four-step process to ensure every in-house programme delivers maximum relevance and impact.
We conduct a discovery session with your L&D team, department heads, or project sponsor to understand:
This assessment typically takes 1-2 hours and can be conducted via video call or in person.
Based on the needs assessment, we design a programme that includes:
You receive a draft curriculum for review and approval before delivery.
The programme is delivered at your preferred venue (your office, an external training facility, or virtually) by an experienced instructor who has reviewed your organisation's context and prepared customised materials.
During delivery, the instructor adapts in real time based on participant questions, engagement levels, and emerging needs. This flexibility is a key advantage of in-house programmes — the curriculum can shift to spend more time on topics that resonate and less on areas your team already understands.
Post-training support includes:
Nearly every element of an in-house programme can be tailored. Here are the most common customisation areas:
| Participants | Public Course (per person) | In-House Course (per person) | In-House Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lower | Higher | Public is more cost-effective |
| 10 | Comparable | Comparable | In-house matches on price, wins on quality |
| 15 | Higher total | Lower per person | In-house is more cost-effective |
| 20+ | Significantly higher total | Substantially lower per person | In-house is clearly the better investment |
| 30+ | Multiple sessions needed | Single session possible | In-house saves time and total cost |
The breakeven point is typically 8-12 participants. Beyond that threshold, in-house training costs less per person than public courses while delivering significantly more relevant content.
For companies with 20+ participants, in-house training is almost always the right choice on both quality and cost grounds.
With HRDF (Malaysia) covering up to 100% and SkillsFuture (Singapore) covering 70-90%, the out-of-pocket cost for in-house training can be minimal. The customisation premium over public courses is often fully absorbed by government subsidies.
In-house programmes can be delivered in three formats, each with distinct advantages:
| Format | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site (your office or venue) | Teams in one location, hands-on culture | No travel for participants, familiar environment, team bonding | Requires suitable training space |
| Virtual (video conference) | Distributed teams, multi-city organisations | No venue costs, flexible scheduling, recording possible | Less informal interaction |
| Hybrid (core group on-site + remote participants) | Organisations with HQ + remote staff | Includes everyone, core group gets in-person energy | Requires good AV setup, facilitator manages two audiences |
The most popular option for companies with a central office. Participants benefit from in-person energy, easier hands-on support from the instructor, and the team-building aspect of learning together. We can deliver at your office, a hotel meeting room, a co-working space, or any venue with reliable Wi-Fi and a projector.
Available locations: Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Penang, Johor Bahru, and other Southeast Asian cities by arrangement.
Increasingly popular, especially for organisations with offices across multiple cities or countries. Virtual delivery uses Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet with breakout rooms for department-specific sessions and screen sharing for hands-on practice review.
Virtual delivery works particularly well for the in-house format because participants use their own work environment — their actual documents, tools, and setup — making exercises immediately realistic.
The most complex format to facilitate well, but valuable for organisations that need to include both headquarters staff and remote team members. We recommend having at least 60% of participants in person for the best group dynamics.
| Stage | Standard Programme | Highly Customised Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Initial enquiry to needs assessment | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| Needs assessment to curriculum draft | 1 week | 2-3 weeks |
| Curriculum review and revisions | 3-5 days | 1-2 weeks |
| Delivery preparation | 3-5 days | 1 week |
| Total lead time | 2-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
There is no obligation until you approve the final proposal. The needs assessment and curriculum draft are complimentary.
In-house programmes are fully eligible for HRDF claims. The Human Resources Development Fund (administered by HRD Corp) covers up to 100% of training costs through SBL or SBL-Khas schemes. Submit through HRD Corp's e-Trak system at least 30 days before the training date. Pertama Partners is a registered training provider and handles the documentation requirements.
In-house corporate training qualifies for 70-90% subsidies through SkillsFuture Singapore. Enhanced rates of up to 90% apply for SMEs and mature workers (aged 40+). The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) provides additional support of up to SGD 10,000 for eligible employers.
Indonesia's Kartu Prakerja programme and corporate training tax deduction schemes may apply to in-house programmes. Custom-designed corporate training often qualifies for higher incentive tiers. Contact us for current eligibility details.
What is the minimum group size for in-house training? We recommend a minimum of 8 participants to justify the customisation investment. For groups smaller than 8, a public course or small-group coaching format may be more cost-effective. There is no maximum — for groups larger than 30, we add a co-facilitator to maintain interaction quality.
How far in advance do we need to book? Standard programmes need 2-4 weeks of lead time. Highly customised programmes with industry-specific case studies and bespoke exercises need 4-6 weeks. For urgent requirements, we can deliver a lightly customised programme within 1-2 weeks.
Can we mix seniority levels in one session? Yes, and we often recommend it. When executives, managers, and individual contributors learn together, they develop a shared vocabulary and aligned expectations for AI use. The breakout sessions provide role-appropriate depth within the shared programme. However, if executives prefer a separate strategic session, we can arrange that.
Do you provide post-training support? Yes. Every in-house programme includes a follow-up check-in (2-4 weeks post-training) and prompt library review. Extended coaching packages are available for organisations wanting ongoing support — monthly Q&A sessions, prompt library audits, and adoption progress reviews.
Can the programme be delivered in languages other than English? Yes. We offer bilingual delivery in English paired with Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, or Mandarin. Materials can be prepared in multiple languages. Instruction is typically bilingual, with technical terms explained in both languages.
In-house AI courses typically cost $15,000-$50,000 for groups of 15-30 participants (1-2 days). Per-person costs are often lower than public courses for groups of 10+. With HRDF (Malaysia) or SkillsFuture (Singapore) funding, effective costs can be significantly reduced or eliminated.
Allow 2-4 weeks for a standard programme, or 4-6 weeks for heavily customised content that requires industry research and bespoke exercises. High-demand periods (Q1 budget season, September training season) may require longer lead times.
