How to convince your employer to take part in a training course?

Good training or education means a lot to your career. Ultimately, your manager will decide whether you get a ‘yes’ and whether the organisation will pay for it. But how do you convince your employer that this training will help you and your company move forward? Use our tips to start the conversation and make it happen!

Prepare well

Make sure you are clear about what you want. Think about your career and where you want to be in five years’ time. What steps do you need to take to get there? Do some research on the type of course you would like to take. Who offers it, how much will it cost and how much time will it take? Do you expect your employer to contribute to the cost? Get everything in order.

Use arguments with a common goal in mind

Use a maximum of two arguments that are most relevant to your manager. Explain the added value of the training and how it strengthens your team and your organisation. This will help you connect with his or her interests. Think about questions like: What knowledge and experience from the training will be useful in your job? What do you want to do in the long term and how will the training help you do that? How does the training fit in with the vision of the department and the organisation? And what does it mean for your motivation?

Be crystal clear

Remember that you deserve this training and that ‘no’ is not an option. Be concise and do not go into too much detail. Dare to be silent and do not use arguments that could lead to a discussion.

We wish you good luck!

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