Who would have ever known that you could get a part time evening course paid for by your employer. Very many people who work for organisations forget to consider asking whether their employer would fund a course they are considering.
Many employers see the value in professional courses where the focus is on enhancing workers skills and knowledge.
Employers are funding courses now more than ever as they see that the value and return of their investment can reap rewards. It has become a major retention benefit to have professional development courses funded.
There are at least four or more factors why a decision maker in your organisation might agree to fund your course. The reasons are as follows;
(1) If the course you are choosing is related to your role or a future role.
(2) If the course you have chosen will bring definite added benefit to your role and extra knowledge and skills .
(3) If doing a part-time evening course will not impact on your day job.
(4) The employer see’s clear drive and ambition that you wish to learn something new and they see it as a valuable contribution to your professional development.
A recent survey carried out by CMI, discovered 43% of course applicants get funding from their Employer. By simply asking your boss and giving convincing reasons why they should fund you for a particular course, then the decision maker will always consider something will benefit their organisation.
One tip to successfully get funding is using the powers of persuasive communication. Ensure you jot down the key benefits and why they should sponsor and pay for the course prior to you writing that convincing email or raising it at a review meeting.
Employer sponsorship courses, can take longer to process, so it is always advisable to allow extra time to get employer approval. Start with the reasons why you think doing a night course at CMI will enhance your role and help your Employer.
Once you have got permission, complete the online booking form by the deadline date. Tick YES to the sponsored course option and fill out the sponsor details. A deposit is still required and this will be refunded as soon as your employer has paid in full.
For more information you can contact our Admissions Officer Graham Moore on 014927070 .
