Transforming Education Through Strategic Excellence

PADU Associates delivers world-class strategic planning, programme delivery, and capability building services to educational institutions and organizations across Malaysia and beyond.

15+
Years Experience
100+
Projects Delivered
PADU Associates professional consulting team

Meet Cikgu Zekriah — one of the AI personas built into our program. She showcases how AI can be applied in real-world teaching and learning, allowing participants to interact with it directly and experience how it supports explanation, planning, and problem-solving.

About PADU Associates

Born from a legacy of excellence in educational transformation, we bring together decades of collective experience in strategic planning, programme delivery, and capability building.

PADU Associates team collaboration and strategic planning
15+
Years Experience
100+
Projects
Our Journey

From Ministry Initiative to Private Excellence

We began as PADU Corporation, a company limited by guarantee under Malaysia's Ministry of Education (MOE), with the mission to facilitate delivery and implementation of initiatives under the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.

Our hybrid team combines decades of collective experience with highly skilled talents from both private sectors and ministry secondees, creating a unique perspective that bridges public sector insight with private sector innovation.

PADU Associates (PASB) represents our evolution into a private entity, formed by the team to extend our deep and varied experience in strategic planning, programme delivery, and capability building beyond the ministry.

Our Evolution

PADU Corporation

Founded as a company limited by guarantee under Malaysia's Ministry of Education (MOE)

Education Blueprint

Facilitated delivery and implementation of Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025

PADU Associates

Formed as private entity to extend expertise beyond the ministry

Google Partnership

Achieved Google Cloud Partner status for education technology solutions

Meet Our Management Team

The driving force behind our success is our team of dedicated experts, combining public sector insight with private sector innovation.

DR. NOORLIZA ZAKUAN

DR. NOORLIZA ZAKUAN

Co-Founder &
Managing Consultant

ZEKRI GHAZALI

ZEKRI GHAZALI

Co-Founder &
Principal Consultant

AZHAN ABDULLAH

AZHAN ABDULLAH

Technology & Digital
Consultant

HIZWAN AHMAD

HIZWAN AHMAD

CA(M), FCCA (UK)

Co-Founder, Consultant &
Corporate Governance

Our Core Services

Drawing from deep expertise in education strategy and technology, we deliver comprehensive solutions that drive meaningful transformation in educational institutions.

AI Training Track

Our flagship training category — equipping teams with practical AI skills from literacy to advanced prompt engineering.

AI Literacy Foundations
End-User AI Applications (Work + Education Use Cases)
Prompt Engineering by Role (Educator / Admin / Leadership)
Responsible & Ethical AI Usage
AI Productivity Workflows

Role-Based Professional Training

Training tailored to specific job functions — because leaders, educators, and technical teams each need different skills.

Leadership AI & Data Decision Training
Educator Digital Teaching Toolkit
Administrative Automation Training
Research & Academic Productivity Training
Technical Teams Analytics Training

Tools & Platforms Training

Platform-agnostic expertise across the tools your teams use every day — from Google Workspace to Power BI and beyond.

Google Workspace + Gemini Mastery
Dashboard & Data Visualization (Power BI / Looker Studio)
Cloud Fundamentals for Non-Technical Staff
Automation Tools (Apps Script)

Applied Skills Workshops

Short, practical, hands-on sessions where participants build real outputs — dashboards, workflows, and AI prompts they can use immediately.

Real-World Use Case Labs
Scenario-Based AI Simulations
Build-Your-Own Workflow Workshops
Dashboard-in-a-Day Sessions
Prompt Lab Clinics

Certification & Capability Pathways

Structured progression tracks that create recurring engagements — from beginner to advanced, with certification at every level.

Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced Tracks
Institutional Certification Programs
AI Champion Certification
Digital Skills Progression Pathways

Institutional Training Solutions

End-to-end training solutions for ministries, universities, and large organisations — from needs analysis to impact measurement.

Custom Training Curriculum Design
Training Needs Analysis
Department-Level Training Programs
Large-Scale Rollout Training
Post-Training Impact Measurement

Strategic Planning

Comprehensive strategic planning support to align initiatives with organisational priorities and plans / blueprints.

Vision and mission definition
Strategy and roadmap design
Stakeholder mapping and alignment
KPIs, performance measures, and monitoring

Programme Management & Delivery

Practical end-to-end programme management to plan, govern, and deliver transformation projects with confidence.

Programme and portfolio planning
Delivery governance, dashboards, and reporting
Stakeholder, team, and vendor coordination
Benefits realisation and quality assurance

Programme Management Office (PMO)

PMO services to run your portfolio with strong governance, clear controls, and transparent reporting.

Outsourced PMO to manage client project portfolios
PMO setup, governance framework, and operating rhythm
Portfolio prioritisation, roadmap planning, and resource coordination
Dashboard reporting, and benefits tracking

Trusted By Leading Organizations

Partnering with Malaysia's top educational institutions and government agencies

Google for Education
MDEC
KPM
Akademi Kecemerlangan MARA
Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia
Universiti Malaya
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
International Islamic University Malaysia

Ready to Transform Your Educational Initiative?

Let our experienced team help you navigate the complexities of educational transformation with proven strategies and innovative solutions.

Success Stories

Real-world impact through innovative training programs and strategic partnerships across Malaysia's educational landscape.

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Google Gemini AI Certification

Nationwide TVET Program

Gemini AI Certification TVET 2024

Partnered with Ministry of Education, MDEC, and Google to deliver AI certification across Malaysia's technical and vocational institutions.

5,000+
Participants
14
Institutions

"Students didn't just learn about AI—they tested, argued, and even caught AI making mistakes. Every exercise was grounded in vocational reality."

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Gemini Super Power Webinar Series

Public Universities Nationwide

Gemini AI Webinar Universities 2024

AI webinar series exclusively for students and lecturers from Malaysian public universities, focusing on practical learning, teaching, and research applications—no hype, just real use cases.

Nationwide
Public Universities
30%
Study Time Savings

🎯 Focus Areas: Study smarter for students (30% study time savings) | Innovate faster for lecturers | Digital cert, songs, prompt templates & use cases

"Practical AI for learning, teaching & research—no hype, just real use cases."

🎤

MOE 2024 Edufluencers Conference

Gemini Academy Session - Melaka

Gemini AI Conference MOE 2024

Leading a Gemini Academy session at the MOE 2024 Edufluencers Conference with 300 passionate educators. Explored real-world AI use cases in education, including classroom experiences shared by teachers using Gemini's draft function for English language learning.

300
Educators
MOE 2024
National Conference

"Engaging with 300 passionate educators was truly inspiring—seeing how AI is already making language learning more interactive and effective shows the power of technology in capable hands."

🎯

Bengkel Pembudayaan Digital

IPGM Nationwide Series

Gemini AI Data Analytics Design 2024

3-day workshop series on data-driven education combining Gemini Academy (Day 1) with dashboard creation and data storytelling (Days 2-3). Delivered across 5 IPGM campuses nationwide, participants explored AI tools and learned to simplify coding challenges while bringing their ideas to life.

5 Series
Nationwide Coverage
200+
Total Participants

"Watching participants bring their ideas to life with their own dashboard designs and presentations—their enthusiasm and creativity made it truly rewarding."

📊

Power BI, Looker Studio & BigQuery Dashboard Training

Data-Driven Decision Making

Power BI Looker Studio BigQuery Data Analytics 2023-2024

Comprehensive training programs empowering participants to transform raw data into meaningful insights. From zero knowledge to building production dashboards for real-world applications.

3 Days
Intensive Training
Zero→Hero
Skill Development
Real Data
Hands-on Projects

Featured Projects: Perbadanan Kota Buku | UM Giving (CSR & donor engagement) | MARA institutions | MDEC programs | Public universities data analytics

"Most started with zero knowledge of Power BI, but by the end they developed their own dashboards—turning data into transparent, decision-ready insights."

🏆

Google Certified Educator Training

Level 1 & 2 Certification

Google Workspace Certification Teacher Training 2024

Comprehensive 2-day workshops at IPG Kampus Raja Melewar, Akademi Kecemerlangan MARA (AKM), and other institutions, focusing on exam prep and practical implementation.

100%
Passing Rate
2 Days
Intensive Training

"Practical walkthroughs, knowledge checks, and time management strategies helped participants engage actively and succeed."

🎓

MARA Combo Training

Google Certified Educator + Vibe Coding

Google Workspace Vibe Coding MARA 2024

Comprehensive combo training at Akademi Kecemerlangan MARA (AKM) combining Google Certified Educator Level 1 and Introduction to Vibe Coding for MRSM Teachers—achieving 100% passing rate!

100%
Passing Rate
Combo
GCE + Vibe Coding

"Every participant is now officially a Certified Level 1 Google Educator—a huge congratulations to the class for their dedication and effort!"

📋

Mastering Project Fundamentals

EPRD & DMU Partnership

Project Management Leadership Training 2024

2-day intensive training at Tenera Hotel, Bangi with 30 dedicated participants including Programme Managers and Work Stream Leaders. The comprehensive workshop covered project management fundamentals, including project lifecycle stages, critical knowledge areas (scope, time, cost, quality, risk), stakeholder management, and practical application through real-world scenarios and case studies.

30
Project Leaders
2 Days
Hands-on Training

"Interactive, real-life scenarios strengthened understanding of project management principles, lifecycle stages, and critical knowledge areas—gaining real-world skills that make a difference."

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about our services and expertise.

What services does PADU Associates provide? +

PADU Associates specializes in strategic planning, programme delivery, and capability building for educational institutions and organizations. Our services include education project management, nationwide training series, and digital transformation initiatives.

Is PADU Associates an official Google Partner? +

Yes, PADU Associates is an official Google Cloud Partner for the Education Model. We are certified to deliver specialized Google Workspace for Education training and integrate AI-powered educational tools across Malaysia.

What kind of AI training do you offer? +

We provide comprehensive AI training across Malaysia, specifically focusing on Google Gemini AI. Our programs range from nationwide certifications for technical students (TVET) to hands-on webinar series for university lecturers and students.

Do you provide data analytics and dashboard training? +

Yes, we offer intensive "Zero to Hero" training programs for Power BI, Looker Studio, and Google BigQuery. We help participants transform raw data into decision-ready insights through production-quality dashboards.

How can my organization partner with PADU Associates? +

You can reach out via our contact form on the website or email us directly at corporate@padu.associates. We welcome discussions on potential partnerships, customized training programs, and strategic educational initiatives.

Google Cloud Partner Advantage

PADU Associates proudly joined Google Cloud Partner Advantage in April 2024, positioning us to deliver innovative educational solutions powered by Google's cutting-edge cloud technology.

Partner Level
Google Cloud Partner Advantage
Service Model
Google Workspace Engagement
Specialization
Education Technology Solutions

Partnership Benefits:

Official Google Cloud Partner status
Specialized Google Workspace for Education training
Cloud-based solutions for enhanced collaboration
AI-powered educational tools integration
Secure and scalable infrastructure
Comprehensive teacher and student support
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What Our Partners Say

Trusted voices from the educational sector sharing their experiences with PADU Associates.

"The team at PADU Associates brought unmatched expertise to our digital transformation journey. Their deep understanding of both public sector needs and private sector innovation made all the difference in implementing the Malaysia Education Blueprint."

MOE

Strategic Lead

Ministry of Education (MOE)

"Their Google Gemini AI workshops were transformative for our lecturers. PADU Associates doesn't just train; they build practical capability that yields immediate results in the classroom."

IPG

Academic Director

IPGM Kampus Cyberjaya

Get in Touch

Ready to transform your educational initiative? Let's discuss how PADU Associates can help you achieve your strategic objectives.

Send us a Message

Email

corporate@padu.associates

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Phone

+6019-354 0242

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