SBL-KHAS is the HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme. Its full name is Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Under it, the employer pays no course fee in advance. HRD Corp pays the provider from the levy, after it approves the claim.
Who This Is For
HR executives who see “SBL-KHAS” on a quotation or a course page. Also finance staff who record the training cost.
What SBL-KHAS Means
- On e-TRiS, the scheme name is “HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas”. (HRD Corp Grant Helper, page 7)
- HCC is the main HRD Corp scheme to retrain and upskill workers for business needs. (Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026, page 4)
- The employer makes no advance payment to the provider. (Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026, page 4)
- HRD Corp pays the course fee to the provider after it approves the claim. (Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026, page 4)
- All training fees come from the employer’s levy account. (HRD Corp: FAQ)
What the Employer Does and What the Provider Does
| Task | Employer | Training Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Choose the course and the date | Yes | Gives the options |
| Quotation, course content and trainer profile | Attaches them | Prepares them |
| Grant application on e-TRiS | Yes, before the training | No |
| T3 attendance form | Participants sign | Runs it at the class |
| JD14 form | A manager-level official approves | Completes it |
| Claim to HRD Corp | No | Submits it with the invoice |
The documents follow the Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook. (Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026, page 5)
The Training Types Under the Scheme
- In-house training and public training.
- Remote online training, in-house or public.
- Development programmes and coaching and mentoring.
- E-learning and mobile e-learning.
This list comes from the scheme description. (Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026, page 4)
Example: Reading a Quotation
Take an HR executive in Johor Bahru who gets a quotation for a two-day course. It says “HRD Corp Claimable Course (SBL-KHAS)”. The grant application goes on e-TRiS before the class. The company pays nothing to the provider. The fee comes from the levy after the claim.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Paying the provider in full before the class. Under this scheme, HRD Corp pays the provider.
- Thinking “claimable” means automatic. The grant needs approval before the training starts. (HRD Corp: HRD Corp Claimable Courses)
- Forgetting that the fee comes from your own levy balance. Check the balance first.
Try It This Week
Open your last training quotation. Find the scheme name and the course fee. Check your levy balance on e-TRiS against that fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBL-KHAS the same as a free course?
No. The fee comes from the levy your company paid. (HRD Corp: FAQ)
Can the provider get part of the fee early?
Yes. The employer can ask for up to 30% upfront payment during the application. (Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026, page 4)
Which Kognifi courses are under this scheme?
Each Kognifi course is an HRD Corp Claimable Course (SBL-KHAS). See the HRD Corp page.
Sources: Grant Helper, HCC scheme, v2026; Allowable Cost Matrix guidebook, January 2026; Employers FAQ; HRD Corp Claimable Courses. All are HRD Corp sources.
Next Step
Read the HRD Corp page for the full rules. Choose a class on the Training Calendar. For a group from your company, get a quote for in-house training. More Work Tips are in the skill area HRD Corp & Funding. Read also:
