Leadership capability is consistently near the top of every Malaysian organisation’s development agenda — and the good news is that most employers do not have to fund it from a standalone budget. Leadership training is HRD Corp claimable, which means eligible employers can draw on the levy they already contribute each month to develop the people who set direction and carry decisions. This guide covers what claimable leadership training involves, what good looks like, and how to fund it.
Is leadership training HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Training delivered by an HRD Corp registered provider is claimable for eligible employers, and leadership development is one of the most common uses of the levy. ApexOne is an HRD Corp registered provider, and our leadership programmes are claimable — so for most employers, approved training carries little or no upfront cost. If you are new to the scheme, our guide to HRD Corp claimable training explains eligibility, levy rates and the claim process in plain language.
What good leadership training looks like
Leadership training earns its keep only when it changes behaviour back in the workplace. That is why our programmes are practitioner-led rather than academic, built around the real challenges leaders face — influencing without authority, deciding under pressure, leading teams through change — and focused on application over theory. The measure of a good programme is not what participants know by the end, but what they do differently the following week.
ApexOne’s leadership programmes
Our leadership and personal-effectiveness pillar includes:
- Speak to Influence — crafting and delivering presentations that drive action, building the confidence, clarity and executive presence to communicate with stakeholders.
- Leadership Essentials — leading with confidence in a fast-changing workplace, with the clarity and presence to steer teams through change and uncertainty.
- Stress Management & Burnout Prevention — building resilience for sustainable performance, helping professionals manage pressure and maintain productivity.
You can see the full range on our training programmes page. Every programme is HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers.
Public places or in-house for your team?
Individual places suit one or two people who need a specific skill. When a whole leadership team — or a cohort of high-potential successors — needs to develop together, in-house delivery is usually the most effective and most cost-efficient use of your levy: one programme, delivered to your people, shaped around your organisation’s context, on a schedule that suits you.
How to fund leadership training through HRD Corp
The claim process is the same as for any claimable programme:
- Confirm your company is registered with HRD Corp and your levy account is active.
- Choose a claimable leadership programme and an HRD Corp registered provider.
- Apply for the grant on the e-TRiS portal before the start date — we provide the quotation, trainer profile and course outline you need.
- Run the training, then submit your claim with attendance records and the tax invoice; the approved fee is settled against your levy account.
The one rule that matters most: apply for grant approval before the training takes place. Our HRD Corp claimable guide walks through the full process and the common reasons claims are refused.
Frequently asked questions
Is leadership training HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Leadership training delivered by an HRD Corp registered provider is claimable for eligible employers, so you can fund it from the levy you already contribute. As with any claimable programme, apply for the grant on the e-TRiS portal before the training starts.
Which leadership programmes does ApexOne offer?
Our leadership programmes include Speak to Influence (presentations and executive communication), Leadership Essentials (leading with confidence through change), and Stress Management & Burnout Prevention (resilience for sustainable performance), among others across the leadership and personal-effectiveness pillar.
Can leadership training be run in-house for our team?
Yes. In-house delivery brings a programme to your whole leadership team, shaped around your organisation's context, and is usually the most cost-effective way to use your levy when several people need the same development.
How do I claim leadership training through HRD Corp?
Confirm your levy status, choose a claimable programme and provider, apply for the grant on e-TRiS before the start date, run the training, then submit the claim with attendance records and the tax invoice. Our HRD Corp claimable guide covers each step in detail.
What makes leadership training effective?
Practitioner-led delivery, a focus on real workplace challenges, and application over theory — so the new behaviours and decisions carry back into the workplace rather than staying in the training room.
Talk to us
If you would like to develop your leaders — and use your HRD Corp levy to do it — explore our leadership programmes or talk to us. We will help you choose the right programme and prepare the documentation your claim needs.
This article is general information, not formal advice. HRD Corp’s rules and rates can change; confirm the current requirements on the official HRD Corp website (hrdcorp.gov.my) or with HRD Corp before you apply.