Choose in-house training when 6 or more staff need the same subject. Choose a public class for 1 to 5 staff. HRD Corp limits the in-house fee per group and the public fee per person. This post gives you a decision table and the numbers.
Who This Is For
HR managers who plan training for a team. Also department heads who ask for a course for their staff.
The Fee Limits for a General Course
| Format | HRD Corp Limit, Full Day (7 Hours) | HRD Corp Limit, Half Day (4 Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| In-house | Up to RM10,500 per group | Up to RM6,000 per group |
| Public | Up to RM1,750 per participant | Up to RM1,000 per participant |
The in-house fee is prorated for fewer than 5 participants. (Allowable Cost Matrix, November 2025)
Where the Numbers Meet
Six public seats at RM1,750 cost RM10,500. That is the same as one in-house day. So for 6 or more staff, in-house costs less per person. Kognifi’s in-house day is RM10,500 for one group of 6 to 16.
The Decision Table
| Question | In-house Is Better When | Public Is Better When |
|---|---|---|
| How many staff need it? | 6 or more | 1 to 5 |
| Is the subject the same for all? | Yes, one team, one need | No, each person needs a different course |
| Do you need your own examples? | Yes, your products and cases | No, general practice is enough |
| When do you need it? | On your dates, at your premises | On a date in the Training Calendar |
| How early can you apply? | At least 14 calendar days before | 3 calendar days before, until 31 December 2026 |
The application dates come from the Grant Helper. From 1 January 2027, public classes also use 14 days. (HRD Corp Grant Helper, page 2)
Example: A Sales Team of Eight
Take a distributor in Shah Alam with eight sales staff who need negotiation skills. Public seats would cost eight times the per-person fee. One in-house day for all eight is RM10,500. The trainer also uses their products in the role-plays. They choose in-house.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Booking in-house for 3 people. The in-house fee is prorated under 5, but the group is small. (Allowable Cost Matrix, November 2025)
- Sending 10 people to public classes one by one. This takes longer and costs more.
- Applying for an in-house class only a week before. In-house needs at least 14 calendar days. (HRD Corp Grant Helper, page 2)
Try It This Week
List the next three courses your teams need. Write the number of staff for each. Mark each one in-house or public with the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can in-house training run at our office?
Yes. Kognifi runs the class at your premises on your dates. See In-house Training.
Do allowances depend on attendance?
Yes. Allowances need attendance of at least 75% of the training hours. (Allowable Cost Matrix, November 2025)
Sources: Allowable Cost Matrix table, November 2025; Grant Helper, HCC scheme, v2026. 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:
