{"id":3562,"date":"2022-10-28T05:05:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T05:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/?p=3562"},"modified":"2026-04-02T05:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T05:49:13","slug":"how-to-ask-your-boss-about-company-paid-training-and-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/candidate-resources\/how-to-ask-your-boss-about-company-paid-training-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"How to ask your boss about company-paid training and development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Training and development are highly valued by employees and employers alike. Upskilling benefits your career and helps businesses stay competitive. If you\u2019re interested in company-paid training, now is a great time to start the conversation. Here are Skillset\u2019s tips for making your pitch:<\/p>\n

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1. Do Your Research and Build a Business Case<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before approaching your boss:<\/p>\n

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  • Gather details about the course, including cost, schedule and learning outcomes.<\/li>\n
  • Consider how time away from work will be managed and suggest solutions.<\/li>\n
  • Highlight the benefits for the business, such as:\n
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    • Filling a skills gap.<\/li>\n
    • Improving productivity and efficiency.<\/li>\n
    • Enhancing quality of work.<\/li>\n
    • Enabling you to take on more responsibility.<\/li>\n
    • Sharing knowledge with colleagues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Support your case with examples or evidence to show the value of the investment.<\/p>\n

      2. Offer Concessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Make it easier for your employer to say yes by offering compromises:<\/p>\n

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      • Pay part of the course cost yourself.<\/li>\n
      • Complete training outside work hours.<\/li>\n
      • Be flexible with your schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        If your employer is concerned about staff leaving after training, consider agreeing to stay for a set period or reimburse costs if you leave early.<\/p>\n

        3. Choose the Right Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Timing matters. Send an email requesting a meeting and prepare your pitch:<\/p>\n

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        • Present the course details and benefits clearly.<\/li>\n
        • Provide brochures or links for reference.<\/li>\n
        • Give your boss time to ask questions and consider your proposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. Keep the Conversation Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          If the answer is no, stay positive:<\/p>\n

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          • Ask if the company might reconsider in the future.<\/li>\n
          • Find out what milestones or timeframes need to be met.<\/li>\n
          • Suggest revisiting the discussion after a project or budget cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Persistence shows commitment and professionalism.<\/p>\n

            Company-paid training can boost your career and benefit your employer. By preparing a strong business case, offering flexibility and choosing the right time, you\u2019ll increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Training and development are highly valued by employees and employers alike. Upskilling benefits your career and helps businesses stay competitive. If you\u2019re interested in company-paid training, now is a great time to start the conversation. Here are Skillset\u2019s tips for making your pitch: 1. Do Your Research and Build a Business Case Before approaching your…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7005,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","footnotes":""},"categories":[57,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-candidate-resources","category-career-support"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3562"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7006,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3562\/revisions\/7006"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/7005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}