1. What are HRD Corp Focus Area Courses?
Based on the nine (9) pillars listed in the table below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are developed with the aim of supporting Government initiatives in nation building. The courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with the skills needed for the jobs of today and those of tomorrow
Details of the focus areas are as follows:
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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1 |
Industry 4.0 |
Industry 4.0, which involves the integration of data, artificial intelligence, machinery, and communications to create an efficient industrial ecosystem that is not just automated but also intelligent. Industry 4.0 describes the growing trend towards automation and data exchange in technology and processes within the manufacturing industry, including: 1. Additive Manufacturing 2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) 3. Big Data Analytics 4. Advance Materials 5. Cyber Security 6. Simulation 7. Cloud Computing 8. Augmented Reality 9. Internet of Thing (IoT) 10. Autonomous Robots 11. System Integration
Source : Industry 4WRD: National Policy on Industry 4.0by MITI Courses under this area predominantly focus on how modern and smart technology are created for the purpose of automating manufacturing and industrial processes.
Example of courses: • Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities • Decision-Making for Autonomous Systems • Robotic Process Automation • Smart Factory |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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2 |
Green Technology / Renewable Energy |
Green technology is defined as sustainable technology that takes into account the long and short-term impact of development on the environment. Renewable energy is generated from resources that can be replaced by nature, such as wind, water, and solar energy. Renewable energy is also known as "clean energy" or "green power" because it doesn't pollute. Courses under this area will usually include the use of green technology/renewable energy help to produce goods and services that are more eco-friendly. Example of courses: • Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering: Biochemical Technology • Waste-to-Energy Fundamentals • Drinking Water Treatment Process & Water Quality Analysis with Competency Test • Municipal Solid Waste Management |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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3 |
FinTech |
Financial Technology (FinTech), refers to the use of technology or integration of technology into financial services, to improve offerings from the industry. Courses under this area tend to focus on factors that can make the financial industry more user-friendly, appealing, productive, and efficient with technological innovations. Example of courses: • FinTech: The Future of Money, Markets and Banking • Challengers and Incumbents at a Crossroad: Forging a Digital Banking Future • IoT and APIs in the Financial Industry • FinTech Ethics and Risks |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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4 |
Smart Construction |
Smart construction encompasses building design, construction and operation that makes full use of digital technologies and industrialised manufacturing techniques to improve productivity, minimise whole life cost, improve sustainability and maximise user benefits. Courses covered under this area include the use of advanced technologies to enhance the construction industry in Malaysia. Example of courses: • The Use of Drones for Construction and Inspection • Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation Training Course • Training on Smart Cities Construction • Sustainable Construction and Development |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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5 |
Smart Farming |
Smart farming is an emerging concept which refers to the management of farms using technologies such as IoT, robotics, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the quantity and quality of crops while optimising the human labour required for production. Courses under this area may include those that support the adoption of latest technology in the agricultural industry. Example of courses: • Sustainable and Smart Farming using Cutting Edge Technologies and IoT • Precision Farming and Climate Smart Agriculture • Drones for Agriculture: Prepare and Design Your Drone (UAV) Mission • Data Analytics and Agricultural Intelligence |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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6 |
Aerospace industry |
Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial, and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and astronautics. Aerospace organisations are involved in the research, designation, manufacturing, operation, or maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft. Through the Malaysian Aerospace Blueprint 2030, the government has identified 5 areas needed by Malaysia to be the No. 1 Aerospace Hub in Southeast Asia as below: 1. Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) 2. Aero Manufacturing 3. Systems Integration 4. Engineering & Designing services 5. Education & Training Source: Malaysian Aerospace Industry Association Example of courses: • Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry • Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering • Airborne Radar •
Aerospace
Electronic Engineering |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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7 |
Block chain |
Blockchain refers to how data is stored in ”blocks” of information and then linked together in a permanent “chain.” When a new block is added to the chain, it makes the previous blocks even harder to modify, which helps each block to become more secure over time. Courses in this area are often designed to assist industry players in understanding and implementing block chain technology in employer operations. Example of courses: • Blockchain and Data Privacy Masterclass • Apache Hadoop Big Data Training • Blockchain for Business Application and Strategy •
Blockchain and Smart Contract Security |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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8 |
Micro-Credential |
Courses that are recognised by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) or other approved accreditation bodies; and are registered with HRD Corp as micro credential courses. Example of courses: • Agile Leadership and Management • Applications of Blockchain |
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No. |
HRD Corp Focus Area |
Definition/Description |
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9 |
Future Technology |
The five biggest future technology trends that Malaysian employers should embrace are: i. 5G & above and Enhanced Connectivity ii. Artificial Intelligence (AI) iii. The As-a-Service Revolution iv. Robotic, Drones and Vehicle Automation v. Extended Reality (EX) – Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/MR) Courses under these areas tend to focus on supporting the adoption and implementation of future technologies in Malaysia and are not specifically covered under the other focus areas stated above. |