About Asia Web Academy
Learn What Works
Asia Web Academy (AWA) is a Malaysia-based, HRD Corp accredited training provider, helping Malaysian corporate teams and business owners put AI and digital marketing to work — practically.
Our story
Built on one idea: training should survive the Monday after
Since 2012, we've watched too many good employees sit through training that looked impressive on a slide and changed nothing about how they actually worked the next day. AWA was built the opposite way — every course is designed around hands-on labs using real business scenarios, so participants leave with something they can use immediately, not just a certificate in a drawer.
That's also why we teach AI the way we do. Our philosophy is simple: AI should do the work, so you can do the thinking. We're not interested in replacing judgment with automation — we teach people to direct AI properly, check its output, and know what should never be handed to it in the first place.
Your trainer
Terrence Chung
Digital Business Strategist & AI Implementation Specialist
Terrence sits at the intersection of computer engineering and business strategy. A Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Computer Engineering honours graduate with an MBA, and currently completing a Doctor of Business Administration, he has spent 14+ years translating the technical logic of digital marketing and AI into results businesses can actually see.
He started training marketing professionals and business owners in 2012, and has since trained and coached thousands of individuals across industries in Malaysia and Singapore. Beyond AWA, he is a guest lecturer at NTU Singapore and an adjunct lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Media Academy.
“AI should do the work, so you can do the thinking.” — The philosophy behind every AWA course
- B.Eng. (Computer Engineering) Hons, NTU Singapore
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA, 2026)
- HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
- ACLP Certified Trainer (SUSS)
- ACLP Certified Adult Educator (SkillsFuture Singapore)
- ATD Certified in Virtual Training & Facilitation
- Member of Adult Education Network (IAL Singapore)
- Guest Lecturer, NTU Singapore
- Adjunct Lecturer, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Adjunct Lecturer, Singapore Media Academy
- 14+ years in digital marketing consultancy
Why companies choose us
What makes AWA different
One expert trainer, every session
No rotating cast of junior freelancers — Terrence personally designs and delivers every course.
Real Malaysian case studies
Examples drawn from actual Malaysian corporate and SME contexts, not imported textbook theory.
Plain English, no jargon
Built for non-technical business owners and managers — not marketers talking to other marketers.
100% HRD Corp claimable
Most courses come from your training levy, not your operating budget.
Hands-on, not just slides
Roughly 70% of every course is applied labs using your own work, not passive lectures.
In-house customisation, always available
Every course can be delivered exclusively for your team, tailored to your industry and tools.
What participants say
Feedback from across industries
“Terrence imparts digital marketing knowledge in a practical and easy-to-understand manner. He breaks down complex concepts with in-depth explanations and hands-on practice. I appreciated that Terrence created a safe space to fail and learn and that he always took the time to give feedback and answer questions. As someone who started out with no knowledge in SEO, SEM, and Facebook Ads, I can say now that my confidence and expertise are due to the strong fundamental knowledge I learned from Terrence.”
“Terrence is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturer. His lessons are always stimulating and encourage me to hands-on SEO/SEM marketing exercises and creating a WordPress site. I'm happy with the lessons Terrence taught, and I recommend him for his expertise in marketing and coaching.”
“Brilliant industry practitioner. Forthright views about the digital environment and solid knowledge on SEO & SEM matters. Great mentor to have.”
“Terrence explained the digital marketing concepts clearly and used real business cases which really helped in providing a deeper understanding on digital marketing. He is highly knowledgable in SEO/SEM strategies and implementation. The training materials provided were concise and easy to comprehend.”
“Terrence imparts digital marketing knowledge in a practical and easy-to-understand manner. He breaks down complex concepts with in-depth explanations and hands-on practice. I appreciated that Terrence created a safe space to fail and learn and that he always took the time to give feedback and answer questions. As someone who started out with no knowledge in SEO, SEM, and Facebook Ads, I can say now that my confidence and expertise are due to the strong fundamental knowledge I learned from Terrence.”
“Terrence is the go-to-guy when you are starting out on digital marketing or when you have a teething marketing problem to tackle. He cuts through the fog of digital marketing strategy and execution with ease. Using simple-to-understand case studies, he will teach you the critical bolts and nuts of website creation, digital marketing campaign creation/management and SEO techniques, that will deliver results quickly. His instruction is very practical yet enjoyable and humorous. You will be constantly engaged and there is never a dull moment. I highly recommend Terrence for both his expertise in marketing and coaching. This man definitely deserves many more recommendations than he has now!”
A few common questions
About AWA
Where is Asia Web Academy based?
We're based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Face-to-face training is typically held in Kuala Lumpur, with in-house sessions available at your own office nationwide, and Live Online options for teams anywhere.
Do you only train companies in Malaysia?
Our courses are built around Malaysian corporate and SME contexts, including HRD Corp claim support, but we've also trained professionals from the wider Southeast Asian region via our Live Online sessions.
Ready to work with us?
See our courses, or tell us about your team on WhatsApp and we'll recommend the right fit.