The Learning MatchMaker is the learning advisory agency behind HR, Training and L&D teams who refuse to guess. Tell us the outcome you need, and within 48 hours you receive 3 to 5 screened, credible experts in one comparison table, at no cost to your organisation.
Sourcing one programme means searching, calling, reading five proposals, building a comparison and interviewing. Our time-cost model puts that at 7 hours 58 minutes of staff time per programme. We do that work, and we spot-check the trainer before you ever meet them.
TLMM's model: 455 minutes per programme across searching, calls, reading and shortlisting five proposals, and two interview rounds. Hourly cost is salary over 22 days and 8 hours. Sourcing through TLMM costs your organisation RM0.
You send the in-house training request through our form or WhatsApp.
Our consultants confirm objectives, budget, audience and requirements with you.
We find credible trainers, spot-check and observe them, and rate them before shortlisting.
You receive the best fits with proposals, supporting documents and one comparison table.
We schedule the trainer to meet you, and the programme is executed.
Ten pages per vendor is a daunting read. Every proposal we submit is compiled into one Excel comparison, so you interview with the facts in front of you.
| Comparison point | Trainer A | Trainer B | Trainer C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit to your business outcome | Module by module mapping | Module by module mapping | Module by module mapping |
| Trainer credentials | Verified against competencies | Verified against competencies | Verified against competencies |
| Methodology | Observed and rated | Observed and rated | Observed and rated |
| AI capability in design and delivery | How AI tools are used in content, practice and follow-up | How AI tools are used in content, practice and follow-up | How AI tools are used in content, practice and follow-up |
| Transfer to the job | Pre-work, workplace tasks and Pulse Check-In after training | Pre-work, workplace tasks and Pulse Check-In after training | Pre-work, workplace tasks and Pulse Check-In after training |
| Client references | Checked by TLMM | Checked by TLMM | Checked by TLMM |
| HRD Corp claimability | Confirmed with provider | Confirmed with provider | Confirmed with provider |
| Investment | Quotation attached | Quotation attached | Quotation attached |
| Screening outcome | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
Illustration of the report format. Each client receives a comparison built for their specific request. AI capability is now a standing comparison point, because a trainer who can put AI to work in content, practice and follow-up shortens the path from classroom to business outcome. Trainers who fall short on performance, integrity or values are removed from our database.
We audit and headhunt trainers against your training plan, then carry the work around each programme so your L&D team is not doing it alone.
Send the in-house request. We qualify objectives, budget and requirements, screen the market, and submit 3 to 5 credible trainers with proposals, quotations and credentials for fair comparison.
Every proposal's key points compiled into one Excel comparison of cost, objectives, trainer credentials and methodology.
Interviews with HR and department heads, competency reviews, then a training calendar, department skills roadmaps and a leadership pipeline report. AI-assisted analysis delivered with KadoshAI.
Before any trainer is sourced, we review your scope and advise the practices that work, so your request for proposal is written for the business outcome and the real use case, and trainers can price it fairly.
Unsure what the initiative should look like? We sit in with the requestor, brainstorm, and return a concept paper for L&D review.
Online talks of 60 to 90 minutes from trainers in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Germany and South Africa, on topics from leadership to ESG, cyber and AI.
Pre-challenge videos seven days before a programme, weekly two-minute learning videos for your teams, and a 90-minute Pulse Check-In after each training.
A sample of recent engagements, identified by sector and function so each client stays private.
I have been partnering The Learning Matchmaker for over 5 years to support capability building initiatives. They help source credible training service providers and add value to my organization.
Finance Manager, direct selling MNCCheryl and her team members are very dedicated in helping our business to achieve the desired business outcomes via programs which suit not just our training needs but also the budget allocations.
HR Assistant Manager, information management MNCHer close follow-up, attention to details, customer service skills really touch me personally, hence I have been using the services of The Learning Matchmaker for 4 years now.
HR Manager, logistics companyI have been working with TLMM more than 5 years and their service really helps us in getting the best training providers for our leadership development programs. I recommended TLMM services.
Talent Manager, public transport GLCTLMM is a reliable partner that I can count on when I need to brainstorm with someone who has vast knowledge in employee learning and development.
HR Head, airport hospitality groupTLMM is the most efficient and excellent service provider for the training industry. Detailed and fast! Always aiming to provide the best and beyond.
Training Manager, automotive salesProfessional and reliable services provided which help much in realizing the success of targeted training programs in the organization. Customer services provided are genuine and consistent. Recommended!
Training Manager, automotive distributorThanks to TLMM, I'm able to look for the right trainer and training for my company with ease. Highly recommended.
Project Manager, direct selling MNCQuick response time and follow up from the team. Always ready to entertain the client's requirements.
HR Manager, technology park developerSee the full record of 2,800 plus programmes matched for 379 organisations. Client video testimonials are on our YouTube playlist.
Asia HRD Awards 2017, Movers and Shakers
HR Vendors of the Year 2015
Movers and Shakers plaque, 2017
HR Vendors of the Year 2017
Asia HRD Awards ceremony, 2017Our vision is to be a catalyst that revolutionises human capital development for employers, through learning platforms of our own design. Going strong since 2010, the company has matched trainers for GLCs, MNCs and SMEs across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and the story is not done yet.
The Learning MatchMaker Sdn Bhd (1115598-W) is the HQ. Our subsidiary Lourdes Training Sdn Bhd is our HRD Corp registered training provider, and KadoshAI is our AI capability-building brand.
Cheryl built her career on the phone and in the room. She started in England, working telesales, door-to-door sales and factory shifts to pay her bills while earning her BA (Hons) from the University of Northumbria. Back in Malaysia she rose from junior executive at a printing factory to top sales within a year, served as ISO management representative and chief internal auditor, and then led and coached 25 sales and marketing staff as Senior Sales and Marketing Manager of a conference organiser.
In 2010 she left employment and founded The Learning MatchMaker, so HR, Training and L&D teams could decide faster on the best trainers for their people. She has since earned the company four industry awards, written five books and white papers on selling, hiring credible trainers and the human side of AI learning, and been interviewed on BFM. Today she is also Co-Founder of KadoshAI, and remains the trusted advisor that HR directors call when they want to build a learning culture that holds.
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