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UiTM Professional Programme refers to certification or professional qualifications offered by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) through specific faculties or centers. Open to: UiTM students (integrated into academic programs) Graduates (for skills upgrading) Industry professionals (for re-certification) Examples of programmes by field: Accounting & Finance : ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA Australia Engineering : Certified Energy Manager (CEM), CIDB Green Card ICT & IT : Cisco (CCNA), CompTIA, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Project Management : Project Management Professional (PMP) Human Resources : Certified HRDF Trainer, HRDC Certified
The Women Career Comeback Programme (WCCP) was introduced by TalentCorp to support professional women who have taken a career break and wish to return to the workforce. This programme was launched as part of the Government’s efforts to: Increase women’s participation in the professional workforce Reduce the loss of highly skilled female talent due to personal factors such as childcare or family responsibilities Support employers in providing flexible and inclusive career opportunities Eligibility Malaysian citizen Women aged between 25–55 years Voluntarily left employment for at least 6 months Minimum of 3 years’ work experience Incentives Offered Access to a job opportunities database for women Career coaching, webinars, and professional workshops
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is an institution in Malaysia that offers a wide range of courses related to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Established in 1992, NIOSH aims to enhance awareness, knowledge, and skills in workplace safety through training programmes, research, and consultancy services. NIOSH provides courses for various industries and sectors, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and services. Examples of courses offered: Workplace Safety Risk Assessment Safety Management Safety in the Construction Industry Safety in the Oil and Gas Sector Electrical Safety Safety and Health Officer (SHO) Certificate Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) Certificate Hazardous Materials Management Certificate First Aid and CPR Heavy Machinery Operation Fire Safety OSH Management for Top Management Workplace Accident Investigation OSH Management System (ISO 45001)
The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) is an organisation under the Ministry of Human Resources, established to enhance human capital development in Malaysia. HRD Corp plays a major role in promoting and supporting training and employee development, particularly in the private sector. Key Roles of HRD Corp: Manage the Human Resource Development Fund through levy collection Improve Malaysian workforce competency through courses, training, and certification Support the National Human Capital Development agenda Monitor training providers to ensure the quality of training programmes Facilitate collaboration with employers and industries
e-LATiH is an e-learning portal specially developed by HRD Corp. Through e-LATiH, employees can access a wide range of online courses, including: Project management Communication Digital skills Personal development These courses are provided by HRD Corp partners and are industry-recognised. Some courses are free, while others are paid, and participants can learn at their own pace and time.
National Training Week (NTW) is a nationwide initiative by HRD Corp that offers free training programmes for employees at all levels of experience. It provides hundreds to thousands of courses that can be attended either physically or online. Examples of Course Areas Offered: Digitalisation Marketing Management
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera (Yayasan Peneraju) provides professional certification financing schemes to enhance the capability, employability, and competitiveness of Bumiputera talent. This programme includes financial support, training, and guidance to obtain industry-recognised and internationally recognised certifications. Examples of Yayasan Peneraju Financing Programmes: Professional Certification Financing Programme Financing professional certificates in fields such as finance and accounting as well as business services such as ACCA, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Project Management Professional (PMP) Advantages of the Peneraju Foundation financing scheme: No interest and flexible repayment methods There are 3 certification packages, namely: Silver Package: Up to RM15,000 Gold Package: Up to RM30,000 Platinum Package: Up to RM150,000