AI 1.0
Discover The Power of AI for Beginners
AI awareness, mindset shift and confidence building for non-technical users.
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Service · AI for SMEs
AI for SMEs — Practical AI Training for Sabah Businesses
AI for SMEs works when it is practical. Ron Chong's HRD Corp claimable training gives small and medium businesses in Sabah the confidence to use AI in sales, marketing and operations, starting from wherever the team is today.
01Where to begin
Why AI for SMEs Starts With Confidence, Not Complexity
Small teams rarely have an IT department to lean on. Most staff in an SME are non-technical, busy and understandably cautious about new tools. When AI is introduced as something complex, it gets ignored. When it is introduced as something anyone can try safely, it gets used.
That is why Ron's AI for SMEs journey usually begins with AI 1.0, Discover The Power of AI for Beginners: AI awareness, mindset shift and confidence building for non-technical users. Participants learn through real scenarios, guided practice and simple step-by-step learning rather than theory-heavy sessions, so they leave able to use AI on their own work the next day.
Confidence also includes knowing the limits. Every session touches on responsible use and data protection, so owners can trust their teams with AI tools from the start.
02Application areas
Where AI for SMEs Fits in Daily Work
The most useful AI for SMEs is the kind that fits existing roles. These are the areas Ron's SME programmes focus on.
- 01
Sales
Preparing customer communication, proposals and follow-ups with AI as a drafting partner, while a person stays responsible for what is sent.
- 02
Marketing
Generating ideas, captions and campaign material faster, and adapting content for different channels and audiences.
- 03
Operations
Summarising documents, organising information and streamlining repetitive internal tasks into clearer workflows.
- 04
Support teams
Helping administrative and support staff find, structure and reuse information with confidence and good data habits.
03Programmes
SME AI Programmes
Three programmes cover most SME needs, from first steps to function-specific AI.
AI 2.0
AI Workplace Mastery: Boosting Productivity with Generative AI
From AI concepts to practical, role-based productivity workflows.
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Customised
Functional AI for Sales, Marketing & Operations
A customised programme applying practical AI to sales, marketing and operations work. Also delivered as “Practical AI on Sales & Marketing”.
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SMEs Ron Has Trained
- KK Chocolate House
- Len Ong
- KK Leisure Tour & Rent A Car
- YS Aluminium & Glass
- Upperstar Cafe & Bar
- Piel Perfecta
- Ayamesra
- Smart Bike
Case highlight · AI 1.0 & Team Building
Upperstar Cafe & Bar
Trained operational and support teams on practical AI tools to enhance daily productivity.
05Funding
Using HRD Corp Levy for SME AI Training
Many SMEs registered with HRD Corp contribute a monthly levy, and one of the most common frustrations Ron hears is that this levy goes under-used. Training delivered by an HRD Corp registered training provider as a claimable course can be funded from that levy, which makes AI for SMEs far more accessible.
Ron's programmes are delivered through Metaverse Solutions as HRD Corp claimable courses. A short levy planning session can help you understand which programmes fit your team and how to sequence them. [VERIFY – current HRD Corp claim steps]
Ron has also spoken at HRD Corp National Training Week with the Sabah Confectionary and Bakery Association, and at the Digital Scale Up for SMEs seminar organised by SME Corp, MDEC, SAMENTA and FMM.
06FAQ
AI for SMEs FAQ
Our team has no AI experience. Where should we start?
Most SMEs start with AI 1.0, Discover The Power of AI for Beginners, which focuses on AI awareness, mindset shift and confidence building for non-technical users. Teams then move to AI 2.0 for role-based productivity workflows.
Is AI training for SMEs HRD Corp claimable?
Ron's programmes are delivered as HRD Corp claimable courses. Whether and how your company can claim depends on its HRD Corp registration and levy status [VERIFY – current HRD Corp claim steps].
Can training focus on sales and marketing?
Yes. The customised programme Functional AI for Sales, Marketing & Operations (also delivered as “Practical AI on Sales & Marketing”) applies AI directly to functional work.
Which SMEs has Ron trained?
SMEs include KK Chocolate House, Len Ong, KK Leisure Tour & Rent A Car, YS Aluminium & Glass, Upperstar Cafe & Bar, Piel Perfecta, Ayamesra and Smart Bike.
How long is a typical SME programme?
[DURATION – Ron to confirm typical programme lengths]
