The prerequisite: present your training request clearly and precisely, without any innuendo. And of course, highlight the benefits for the company, and for you, as an employee.
Your job? Prove the project’s relevance to your employer and highlight the “win-win” approach!
To do this, you need to know everything about the training you’re about to undertake. Budget, funding method, duration, reputation of the training organization, certification issued… you need to be an expert in answering all your employer’s questions.
Here are the points you should particularly emphasize:
- The budget and financing plan: present the terms to maximize your chances (e.g., a payment schedule).
- The consistency of the training with your position and/or a new need in the company.
- The organization you propose during your absence (the more you anticipate, the better!).
- Your motivations for this project: why did you choose this training?
- The objectives of the training and the benefits for your employer : in summary, what do they gain from it?
GOOD TO KNOW
To support your argument when requesting training, provide all the data you have: testimonials from former participants, quantified results, training content, type of certification, or even the quality label if the organization has one.
How to get training financed?
Funding for continuing education is often a thorny issue in negotiations. To secure financial support from your employer, the key is to prepare a compelling pitch!
Several advantages can be highlighted:
- Increasing your skills and qualifications (and therefore the fact that the company can benefit from them).
- Enhancing the company’s image when it provides training funding.
- Your loyalty, your long-term commitment.
In short, you need to identify and align your goals with those of the company (visibility, growth, brand image, customer satisfaction, etc.). Highlight the benefits for the organization, help your employer plan for the future! To learn more, check out our guide to obtaining funding for continuing education .