KESUMA · HRD Corp Programme

Vetri Madani — RM10 million for the Malaysian Indian community.

100% funded AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Science certifications for 2,000 Malaysians. Aligned with RMK-13 priorities. Delivered by AI Academy in partnership with IIUM and IABAC.

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Programme at a glance

One programme. Four headline numbers.

RM10M
Total funding pool
2,000
Participants nationwide
5
Strategic sectors
3 mo
Maximum cohort length
Who qualifies

If all three apply, you're eligible.

Malaysian Indian community

Self-identification accepted. NRIC verification at registration.

Age 16–50

School leavers, working professionals, and mid-career switchers all welcome.

Existing workforce OR unemployed

Whether you're upskilling in your current role or seeking your first job, you qualify under both categories.

30-second check

Run the eligibility check.

Four short questions. Instant result on whether you qualify under Vetri Madani, HRDF, or self-funded routes.

Step 1 of 4

Are you a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident?

Available courses under Vetri

16 fully funded certifications.

Artificial Intelligence (4)

AI-F1
AI Foundation
40h · Cohort: Jul 2026
AI-F2
Generative AI Foundation
40h · Cohort: Jul 2026
AI-S1
Generative AI Specialist
60h · Cohort: Aug 2026
AI-E1
Certified AI Expert
120h · Cohort: Sep 2026

Cybersecurity (4)

CY-F1
Cybersecurity Foundation
40h · Cohort: Jul 2026
CY-A1
Certified SOC Analyst
80h · Cohort: Aug 2026
CY-E1
Certified Ethical Hacker
120h · Cohort: Sep 2026
CY-E2
Cloud Security Expert
100h · Cohort: Oct 2026

Machine Learning (3)

ML-A1
Certified ML Associate
60h · Cohort: Aug 2026
ML-E1
Certified ML Expert
120h · Cohort: Sep 2026
ML-E2
Certified Deep Learning Expert
120h · Cohort: Sep 2026

Data Science (3)

DS-F1
Data Science Foundation
40h · Cohort: Jul 2026
DS-D1
Certified Data Science Developer
90h · Cohort: Aug 2026
DS-S1
Certified Data Scientist
160h · Cohort: Sep 2026

Analytics (2)

AN-F1
Data Analytics Foundation
40h · Cohort: Jul 2026
AN-F2
Business Analytics Foundation
40h · Cohort: Jul 2026
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How it works

Four steps from interest to credential.

  1. 01
    Check eligibility
    30-second online form. Instant result.
  2. 02
    Choose your track
    Talk to a learning advisor. Pick a course matched to your goals and current level.
  3. 03
    Train
    Hybrid delivery — online cohorts + in-person workshops at IIUM and partner campuses. Up to 3 months.
  4. 04
    Get certified
    IABAC online proctored exam. Globally recognised digital badge issued within 7 business days. Job placement support included.
RMK-13 alignment

Strengthening Malaysia's future workforce.

Vetri Madani directly serves the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan's priorities: strengthening future workforce capabilities, enhancing productivity, accelerating digital adoption, and supporting high-value industries. Every certification on offer is mapped to industry demand in Malaysia's strategic technology sectors — Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Science Analytics.

Future workforce capabilitiesProductivity enhancementDigital adoptionHigh-value industries
Partner credibility

Delivered with the bodies that endorse it.

IABAC
IABAC
Certifying body
EU
EU EDISON
Framework
HRD
HRD Corp
Reg #202101016772
Int'l Islamic Univ. MY
Int'l Islamic Univ. MY
Co-cert.
KESUMA
KESUMA
Endorsement
MOHE
MOHE
Endorsement
FAQ

Vetri Madani — common questions.

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Document checklist
  • ✓NRIC (MyKad)
  • ✓Proof of employment status
  • ✓5-minute application form
  1. 1Programme
  2. 2About you
  3. 3Employment
  4. 4Funding
  5. 5Confirm

Vetri Madani is a programme administered by HRD Corp under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA). Eligibility verified by HRD Corp. Funding subject to programme availability. Course delivery by AI Academy (Advance Innovative Academy Sdn Bhd, HRD Corp Registered Training Provider).