HRDF Certified Trainer — Train the Trainer Programme Malaysia 2026

What Is an HRDF Certified Trainer?

An HRDF certified trainer is a professional who has completed the Train the Trainer (TTT) programme recognised by PSMB (Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad). This certification allows trainers to deliver programmes that employers can claim under HRDF schemes.

For training providers and independent trainers, HRDF certification is essential. Without it, your programmes cannot be claimed by employers, which severely limits your market in Malaysia's corporate training sector.

The Train the Trainer (TTT) Programme

What Is TTT?

The HRDF Train the Trainer programme is a structured certification course that equips aspiring trainers with facilitation skills, instructional design knowledge, and assessment competencies. It covers:

• Adult learning principles and methodologies
• Training needs analysis
• Instructional design and curriculum development
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Assessment and evaluation techniques
• HRDF compliance and documentation requirements

TTT Programme Duration and Format

• Duration: Typically 5 days (40 hours) of classroom training
• Format: Instructor-led with practical exercises and micro-teaching sessions
• Assessment: Participants must pass a practical training delivery assessment
• Certificate: Successful candidates receive HRDF TTT certification

How to Become an HRDF Certified Trainer

Step 1: Meet the Prerequisites

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in your field of expertise
• At least a diploma-level qualification (degree preferred)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Passion for teaching and developing others

Step 2: Attend an Approved TTT Programme

Select a TTT programme from an HRDF-approved training provider. Ensure the programme is specifically the PSMB-recognised TTT, not a generic train-the-trainer course.

Step 3: Pass the Assessment

Complete all programme requirements including the practical training delivery assessment. You will be evaluated on your ability to plan, deliver, and assess a training session.

Step 4: Register with PSMB

After passing the TTT programme, register as a certified trainer through the HRDF portal. You will receive a trainer registration number.

Step 5: Maintain Your Certification

HRDF certified trainers must maintain their certification through continuing professional development. This typically includes delivering a minimum number of training hours annually and attending refresher courses.

HRDF Certified Trainer List

Once certified, your name appears on the HRDF certified trainer list, which employers can search when selecting training providers. Being on this list is a significant credibility marker in the Malaysian training industry.

How to Check the HRDF Certified Trainer List

Employers can verify a trainer's certification status through:

1. The HRDF e-TRIS portal
2. Calling the HRDF hotline
3. Requesting the trainer's registration number directly

Benefits of HRDF Certification

For Individual Trainers

• Access to the entire HRDF-registered employer market
• Higher fees (HRDF-claimable programmes command premium rates)
• Credibility and professional recognition
• Networking opportunities with other certified trainers

For Training Companies

• Your programmes become HRDF claimable (essential for B2B training sales)
• Access to corporate training budgets across Malaysia
• Competitive advantage over non-certified providers
• Ability to bid for government training contracts

For Employers Sponsoring TTT

Companies that sponsor employees for TTT certification can:

• Build internal training capacity
• Reduce external training costs over time
• Claim TTT programme fees through HRDF
• Develop subject matter experts into effective trainers

HRDF TTT for AI and Digital Skills Trainers

The demand for HRDF certified trainers in AI and digital skills is growing rapidly. Companies across Malaysia need HRDF-claimable AI training, but there are relatively few certified trainers with genuine AI expertise.

This creates an opportunity for:

• AI professionals looking to add training to their portfolio
• Existing trainers wanting to add AI courses to their offerings
• Companies wanting to build internal AI training capacity

How Pertama Partners Supports HRDF Trainers

Pertama Partners works with HRDF certified trainers across Malaysia. Our team includes certified trainers who deliver HRDF-claimable AI and digital skills programmes. We also partner with independent certified trainers who want to deliver our curriculum under their own practice.