FAQ (CFP: SME TRAINING)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CALL FOR PROPOSAL
SME TRAINING

1. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCING AND IMPLEMENTING

THE SME TRAINING INITIATIVE?

The SME Training initiative is aimed at assisting the SME employers to

continuously train their employees to increase their level of competency, productivity
and quality to enhance the development and sustainability of SME Companies in the
global market post COVID-19.

As for the SME Employees, SME Training enhance their career development
by increasing their skills to retain in their current job and increase their
worth/value in the job market upon gaining the value added skills through
training.

2. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SME TRAINING INITIATIVE?

The target group is Malaysian Employees of Small and Medium Enterprises

(SMEs) registered with HRDF and Non HRDF.

3. WHO ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSAL FOR SME TRAINING

INITIATIVE?

The proposal will be submitted by the HRDF registered training providers.

4. WHAT IS THE ALLOWABLE COURSE SUBMISSION FOR EACH

TRAINING PROVIDER UNDER SME TRAINING INITIATIVE?

Each training provider can only submit a maximum number of two (2) courses
from the six (6) focus areas below:

i. Talent management
ii. Business strategy, development & marketing
iii. Financial management
iv. Growth and Scaling
v. Networking & Leadership
vi. Customer management
5. HOW TO ENSURE THE PROPOSED COURSES WILL BE CONSIDERED
BY HRDF?
Priority will be given for those proposals that address the needs of the SME
Industry which are severely affected due to MCO and post COVID-19.
Proposed courses must be related to Strategic or operational skills which can
add value to the SME employees, helps them to retain in their current job and
marketable in job market.

6. WHEN IS THE DATE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION?

Proposals can be submitted from 18th June to 17th July 2020. The date for
future submissions will be notified after 17th July 2020 (if any).

7. ARE THERE ANY CHARGES IMPOSED FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION?

HRDF will not be imposing any charges for the proposal submission.

8. HOW LONG IT TAKES TO GET THE FEEDBACK OR RESULT UPON

SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL?

It takes up to 15 working days from the submission date till notification is sent
to the training providers. However, it is subject to a complete submission of
documentation required and adhering to the provided Proposal Format.

9. CAN WE PROPOSE TO HAVE A BLENDED TRAINING METHOD?

Yes, training providers are allowed to conduct blended training delivery

method (f2f classroom and self-paced training). Apart from that, training can
be conducted either in full time or part time mode. All this information need to
be enlightened during the proposal submission stage.

10. WHEN THE TRAINING CAN BE COMMENCED UPON HRDF’S

APPROVAL?

The training will commence in July 2020 upon the publishing of the
implementation guideline by HRDF.
11. WHY THE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE
PRIOR TO THE CALL FOR PROPOSAL?

This initiative is yet to be officially announced. The announcement will be

made upon confirmation of courses through the call for proposal. The basic
information on SME Training initiative is available in the “call for proposal”
document. The information is considered sufficient for the proposal
submission. The detailed guideline will be available by the end of June 2020.

12. IS IT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE HARDCOPY OF PROPOSAL TO HRDF?

All information / documents (Part 1 – Part 4) as mentioned in this proposal

format are required to be uploaded as an attachment during the online
proposal submission via HRDFportal . If you are required to submit the
hardcopy of proposals due to technical issues, you may submit it to Strategic
Initiatives Department.

13. HOW MUCH IS THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIS INITIATIVE?

HRDF will provide financial assistance up to RM5,000 for the course fee
including other allowances with proper justification based on the cost
breakdown. The allowed course fee does not include certification costs. If the
nature of the course is certification, an increase in the fees can be considered
during the proposal stage.