Best AI Training Programs in Malaysia: Choosing the Right One (2025)
- ottilife
- Jun 13
- 7 min read
Updated: Jul 1
"We know we need AI training, but where do we even start?"
That's what Sarah, a HR Manager at a mid-sized Malaysian financial services firm, told me last month. Her leadership team wanted to "get on board the AI train" but with dozens of programs popping up across Malaysia, she was overwhelmed by options.
Sound familiar?
You're not alone. As AI reshapes how we work, the pressure on HR and L&D professionals to choose the right training has never been greater, especially when you're accountable for that training budget ROI.
That’s why we created this guide: to help you find the right AI training for your organisation in Malaysia's growing AI training landscape. Let’s get started!
Start With Why: What's Your AI Training Goal?
For AI training, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. The best AI training for your organisation depends on what you're trying to achieve.
Before you even look at providers or programs, get clear on your objectives. Many organisations rush into AI training without a clear understanding of their needs, only to realise later that the program didn’t align with their goals.
Ask yourself, which of these resonates most with your current situation:
Does your leadership want to confidently make strategic AI decisions without getting lost in technical jargon?
Or perhaps you want your everyday employees to stop being intimidated by AI tools and start using them to save time on routine tasks?
Here is a list of the most common objectives for getting AI training:
Building Technical Capabilities: Equipping your IT team to develop and implement custom AI solutions
Leadership Preparedness: Helping executives make informed decisions about AI strategy and implementation
Workforce Empowerment: Enabling your general workforce to use AI tools to enhance productivity
Specific Skill Development: Use AI to address targeted needs in specific departments like marketing, customer service, or operations
Knowing your "why" helps you choose a training course that aligns with your objectives.
Once you're clear on your "why", you can narrow down your training options.
Now, let’s dive into the main categories of AI training and some great options in Malaysia to help guide your choice.
AI Training Categories in Malaysia
Technical AI Training
Best suited for: IT teams, software engineers, data scientists, and technical professionals
Consider this option if:
You're building internal technical AI capabilities
Your organisation plans to develop custom AI solutions internally
You want to reduce dependency on external vendors for AI implementation
These programs focus on the technical side of AI, covering everything from algorithms to implementation frameworks. They’re best suited for roles that require deep technical expertise, rather than general AI awareness or strategy.
Option 1: Trainocate – AI Mastery Program
Who Is It For?: IT and technical teams ready to implement Azure-based AI solutions
Format: Variety of learning paths from fundamentals to specialised bootcamps, each micromodule lasts approximately 1-3 days
HRDCorp claimable? : Yes
Trainocate specialises in offering comprehensive technical AI training built on Azure’s cloud foundation. Their AI Mastery Program equips technical teams with skills across the AI implementation stack – including Azure cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and security protocols essential for enterprise AI deployment.
The Microsoft certification component provides validation that your technical team is developing industry-recognised skills. This training is ideal for organisations committed to building their AI capabilities on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
Option 2: 360DigiTMG – AI & Deep Learning Certificate Course
Who Is It For?: Organisations committed to long-term technical AI capability building
Format: 3-month program. Hybrid format combining classroom and virtual learning
HRDCorp claimable? : Yes
360DigiTMG's offers a 3-month AI course designed for organisations that want to build strong in-house AI capabilities. Your IT & tech team will be able to learn about AI fundamentals and industry-standard tools like TensorFlow, and Keras that directly translate to workplace implementation.
This course offers flexible learning formats, mixing offline and virtual self-paced learning. This suits learners wanting to balance upskilling with existing work responsibilities. The inclusion of real-time industry projects helps learners to apply their AI learnings to actual business challenges.
Executive AI Training
Best suited for: C-suite executives, department heads, team leaders, and change managers
Consider this option if:
Your leadership team needs to understand AI's strategic implications
Your leadership team is considering or planning a digital transformation initiative
Your leaders want to make better decisions about AI vendor selection and implementation
Many executives know AI is important but struggle to make informed implementation decisions. If your leadership team needs to develop AI literacy and strategic understanding without getting bogged down in technical details, these programs deliver exactly what they need.
Option 1: Asia School of Business – Micro-credential in AI for Business Leaders
Who is it for?: Business leaders seeking to understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on the business world
Format: 6-7 weeks. Hybrid format with online learning and three half-day in-person workshops on weekend
HRDCorp claimable? : Yes
Developed by one of Asia's premier business schools, this executive program focuses on helping leaders learn about AI in a business context. The six-week hybrid course is designed for C-suite executives and senior managers who need strategic AI literacy without requiring technical expertise.
Your leaders will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of AI models for solving real-world business problems, analyse the ethical and societal implication of AI in businesses, and adapt AI solutions to business processes. Ultimately, this program aims to transform leaders into innovative champions of AI implementation in their organisations.
Option 2: Otti NeuroLearning Institute – Leading Change in the AI Era
Who is it for?: Leaders, C-suite, Management team, Changemakers
Format: Hybrid format with 2 days in-person and 3 weeks online mentoring
HRDCorp claimable? : Yes
Otti’s masterclass empowers your leadership team to become impactful AI changemakers. Though the course, leaders will develop the confidence to make informed AI implementation decisions without needing a technical background.
Your leaders will also align on a strategic direction by co-creating a customised AI roadmap that creates clarity and buy‑in across departments. This program also equips your leaders with change management skillsets to deal with human side of transformation - including mindset and creating buy-in.
Before-and-after assessments are included to clearly measure growth in AI leadership skills, giving you tangible ROI. This program includes an extended support phase to ensure your leaders get real‑world guidance as they apply the new AI strategies, implementations and skills, ensuring the impact lasts beyond the classroom.
Otti emphasises learning Human-AI synergy: learning what your human workforce can do better than AI, and learning what AI can do better than your human workforce. This allows your team to automate the right tasks, amplify human strengths, and unlock higher levels of productivity and innovation with AI usage.
Option 3: Iconic Training Solutions – AI for Management & Decision Makers
Who is this for?: For non-technical decision makers seeking to develop the know-how to lead AI transformation
Format: 2-day intensive workshop
HRDCorp Claimable?: Yes
This two day workshop empowers leaders with the knowledge to make decisions on AI projects even without a technical background. Participants progress through eight structured modules covering AI fundamentals, high-impact use cases, vendor selection, budgeting, ROI frameworks, and risk evaluation.
The course emphasises practical decision-making tools, including vendor evaluation matrices and budgeting templates. This makes the course practical and result oriented, making it especially valuable for Malaysian organisations navigating AI adoption. For organisations looking to rapidly boost their leadership team’s AI fluency and strategic readiness, this program delivers great value in just two days.
AI Literacy for General Workforce
The biggest AI opportunity for most organisations isn't in developing complex AI software and algorithms—it's in helping everyday employees work more efficiently using available AI tools.
These programs focus on helping your workforce become more productive and innovative through practical usage of AI tools, rather than learning the technical aspects of AI.
Option 1: Otti NeuroLearning Institute – AI Mastery for Productivity & Innovation
Who Is It For?: Workforce wanting to become more productive and innovative with AI
Format: 2-day workshop
HRD Corp claimable: Yes
Otti’s 2-day training workshop is designed to help learners intelligently apply AI to their real-life every day work. This workshop focuses on fundamental AI mastery to help learners easily self-learn any AI tools in the future.
Learners will learn AI prompting – the method to communicate with AI to get high quality results, instead of low-quality generic AI generated results.
Additionally, learners will learn to adopt AI in their workflow, enabling them to become highly competitive workers, able to take on greater responsibilities and challenges, instead of becoming more idle after “letting AI do the work”.
Otti’s training also includes before and after assessments to verify that your workforce is becoming more proficient with AI, validating that the training meets your intended objectives. All-in-all, this training is ideal for getting your workforce to become competitive, efficient, and innovative in the AI era.
Option 2: Gemrain Consulting – CertNexus GenAIBIZ
Who Is It For?: General non-technical workforce wanting to use Generative AI at work
Format: 2-day workshop
HRD Corp claimable: Yes
Designed with workplace relevance in mind, this program offers a practical, hands-on approach to building Generative AI (GenAI) skills. Participants learn through real-world exercises, using GenAI tools to create content such as text, images, video, and audio—skills that can be immediately applied in day-to-day tasks. The course includes a certification exam, which must be passed to earn the CertNexus GenAIBIZ credential.
Making Your Final Decision
Once you've narrowed down your options to programs that match your objectives, dig deeper with these questions:
Does the training format match how your people actually learn? Some teams thrive in intensive workshops while others need spaced out learning with application time between sessions.
How will you measure success? Define the specific productivity gains or time savings you need to see to feel confident your AI training investment has delivered real value.
What happens after training ends? Look for providers that offer follow-up resources, communities of practice, or implementation support.
Is the program adaptable? As AI evolves rapidly, training should provide frameworks for continued learning, not just point-in-time knowledge.
The Bottom Line
The right AI training program can help make your organisation more competitive and productive, but only when it aligns with your specific needs.
By starting with clear objectives and choosing providers that match your organisational context, you'll ensure your investment delivers tangible results that position your organisation for success in an AI-enabled future.
If you’re still not sure which AI training path is right for your organisation, Otti offers complementary conversations to help clarify which training approaches might best address your particular needs. We help you to:
Understand your organisation's specific AI objectives and challenges
Assess your current team capabilities and identify skill gaps
Help clarify which training category would deliver the most immediate value
Whatever path you choose, remember that successful AI implementation isn't just about technology, it's about empowering your people with the right knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in an AI-enhanced workplace.
This guide is updated for 2025 based on current program offerings and feedback from Malaysian organisations implementing AI training.
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