Professional Lecturer Development Program (PLDP)
“Your Pathway to Become a Certified University Lecturer”
The Professional Lecturer Development Program (PLDP) is a specialised lecturer training programme designed to prepare graduates and professionals to become competent and certified lecturers in universities and private colleges. Organised by Innovative University College (IUC) and supported by Yayasan Pendidikan Kasih Malaysia (YPKM), this 3-month fully online programme offers two professional courses: the Young Lecturer Program (YLP), focusing on Artificial Intelligence for early-career lecturers, and the Certified Lecturer Program (CLP), which includes advanced training in Artificial Intelligence and the e-MAS (Electronic MQA System). Participants will receive structured teaching preparation and assistance in applying for a Teaching Permit upon completion.
Program Details
Young Lecturer Program 2.0 With Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Assessment : Hands-on (Theory & Practical)
Coursework (100% Live Online Weekend Class)
Scholarship Provided – RM1,600
(RM400 for registration, and RM1,200 for fee)
NO REPAYMENT REQUIRED PARTICIPANTS ONLY REQUIRE TO COMPLETE THE STUDY
Fee Details:
Actual Fee – RM3,000
Partial Scholarship – RM1,200
Balance Fee – RM1,800
Actual Registration – RM600
Partial Scholarship – RM400
Balance Registration – RM200
Limited to 50 Applicants for Phase 1 YPKM Education Fund 2026.
Application Closing Date:
4th February 2026
Certified Lecture Program With Artificial Intelligence (AI) and MQA Accreditation System (e-MAS)
Assessment : Hands-on (Theory & Practical)
Coursework (100% Live Online Weekend Class)
Scholarship provided – RM1,850 NO REPAYMENT REQUIRED PARTICIPANTS ONLY REQUIRE TO COMPLETE THE STUDY
Free Details:
Actual Fee – RM6,000
Partial Scholarship – RM1,850
Balance Fee – RM4,150
Fee Breakdown –
Registration = RM600
Before First Class = RM1,500
Second Payment = RM1,300
Third Payment = RM750
Limited to 70 Applicants for Phase 1 YPKM Education Fund 2026.
Application Closing Date:
4th February 2026
The Program Designed For
- Existing Lectures in IPTA & IPTS
- Working Professionals Exploring Career Transitions or Additional Income Opportunities
- Fresh Graduates (Degree / Bachelor’s, Master, or PhD's Level) With The Ambition To Teach
WHAT I GET?
- Basic understanding of the MQA-01 /MQA-02, COPPA and COPIA Documentation
- Understanding in e-MAS (only for CLP)
- To build own lesson plan and course structure (Table 4)
- Understanding the credit distribution
- Understanding and building academic calendar
- Understanding and building timetables
- Understanding, building and analysis of Jadual Spesifikasi Ujian (JSU)
- To be able to conduct lectures by Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
- To develop E-Book
- Producing good lecture notes
Program Outcomes
- Certification of Completion
- Certification of Completion e-MAS ( Only for CLP )
- Teaching Permit Guideline Provided
- Profile listing in IUC's e-Lecturing Job Portal
- Potential full-time lecturing opportunity with IUC (performance-based)



Application Procedure
- Applicants must complete the application form for the Young Lecturer Program / Certified Lecture Program scholarship.
- Only successful applicants will be shortlisted and called for an interview session.
- Only those who pass the interview session will be issued an offer letter.
Application Form
Freqently Question
Is this program conducted online or in person?
Fully 100% Live online
On which days are the classes held, and how long do they last?
Classes are held every Saturday and Sunday:
1st Session: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Break: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2nd Session: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
What if I am working and cannot attend classes?
That’s not an issue. The classes are flexible. You just need to inform the person in charge (PIC), and recorded sessions will be provided
with Associate Professor Hairul Hisam Bin Bujang (Deputy Vice Chancellor Undergraduate) and Dr. Muhammad Syamil (Program Coordinator CLP & YLP)
Photo session with Professor Madya Nur Adillah Abdul Rahman (Deputy Dean)
with Pn. Che Rozaina Bt Azizan, Director Of Faculty of Aviation and Hospitality MEATECH