Thriving Talents Sdn Bhd

Thriving Talents Sdn Bhd (1130455-X) is an HRD Corp-registered corporate training provider specialising in customized, outcome-based programmes for leadership, sales, and team building. Their process begins with corporate training assessments and needs analysis, followed by a customized programme built around the findings. Post-training measurement is conducted to assess whether the intervention achieved its objectives.

The client list includes AirAsia, Malaysian Airlines, Microsoft, BASF, and Schindler. Thriving Talents has delivered over 5,000 training sessions across 43+ countries since founding in 2012.

All programmes are HRD Corp claimable through the HRD Corp eTRIS portal under SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan) and SBL-Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas) schemes.

Is Thriving Talents Registered with HRD Corp?

Yes. Thriving Talents is registered in the ETRIS system under HRD Corp Malaysia. They won the Gold Award for Best Sales Training Provider at the HR Vendors of the Year 2025, awarded by Human Resources Online.

Thriving Talents Training Programmes

Thriving Talents covers six training domains. See Professional Services training providers for a comparison of providers in the same HRD Corp category.

Indoor Team Building: 1-2 day interactive workshops using real-world simulations.

Outdoor Team Building: 2D1N or 3D2N immersive experiences. These are longer-format retreats for team bonding.

Experiential Workshops: Hands-on, participatory learning where participants practise skills rather than observe presentations.

Leadership Programmes: Built around VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity). Covers strategic thinking, adaptability, communication, and collaboration.

Sales and Business Development: Virtual selling, digital sales expertise, and key account management. This is the area where they won the HR Vendors 2025 Gold Award.

High-Potential and Management Trainee: Programmes for employees being groomed for leadership: digital leadership, resilient team management, design thinking, agile leadership.

Thriving Talents Training Process

Thriving Talents structures delivery in four stages:

1. Diagnose: Corporate training assessments to identify the actual problem
2. Design: Customized programme built around the findings, co-created with your team
3. Deliver: In-person, virtual, or hybrid, depending on requirements
4. Measure: Post-training reinforcement and impact tracking

Their process is built around bespoke design rather than selecting from a standard course catalogue.

Thriving Talents Track Record

Thriving Talents has delivered consistently since 2012 across multiple markets.

• 60+ expert coaches with international experience
• 5,000+ training sessions delivered
• 43+ countries reached
• Established in 2012
• Serves finance, FMCG, technology, retail, logistics, and healthcare

Companies That Use Thriving Talents

AirAsia, Malaysian Airlines, Microsoft, BASF, Schindler, MTI. Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (AirAsia Group CEO) and Captain Izham Ismail (Malaysian Airlines Group CEO) have both provided endorsements. Among Selangor training providers, Thriving Talents is notable for its cross-industry client base and regional delivery reach.

Who Should Consider Thriving Talents?

Companies that require customized, outcome-based training in sales, leadership, and team building are the primary audience for Thriving Talents. The following profiles describe organisations that align with their model:

• Organisations where standard off-the-shelf courses have not addressed identified skills gaps
• Companies seeking multi-day experiential team building formats beyond single-day activities
• Organisations developing high-potential employees or management trainees
• Companies requiring a sales training provider (their award-winning area)
• Organisations with regional teams across Southeast Asia requiring consistent delivery

For a provider with a broader technical training catalogue, OTC Training Centre covers both soft skills and technical training under the same HRD Corp schemes.

How Do You Claim Thriving Talents Training Through HRD Corp?

Submit a grant application through ETRIS before training, attend the programme, then claim reimbursement from your levy account.

1. Confirm your company is a registered levy contributor
2. Submit a grant application through ETRIS before the training date
3. Attend the Thriving Talents programme
4. Submit supporting documents: attendance, invoice, certificate
5. HRD Corp reimburses from your levy account

A discovery consultation can be booked through their Calendly page to discuss programme design before committing.