You can have your company pay for this course, even if you don’t have a formal training budget.
Here’s how to do it in 3 steps or less:
1. Notify your boss. Let them know you’re interested in the course by talking about it directly or sending a quick email or text. Copy this template:
Hey Boss — I just saw this course based on the best-selling book, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Stephen Covey. I think it would be useful for work. Can I send over the details?
2. Email the details. Send a short, personal email to your boss or manager. Copy the template below and modify it for your specific context:
To: boss@yourcompany.com
Subject: 7 Habits online course expense
Hey Boss,
There’s a course on ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ that looks interesting.
It’s a masterclass that shows how to apply the principles from the best-selling book, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ to become more productive, persuasive, and effective at work. It’ll be around 300 USD, and the reviews are excellent.
The course is packed with actionable insights and practical tools (like a weekly planner, templates for setting professional goals, etc) that I can use at work. The course includes 12 lessons total with a time-stamped certificate upon completion. Most lessons are only 10 minutes long and I should be able to complete it in 12 days or less. In short, it’ll help me become more productive and effective at work.
The instructor is well-known in the Personal and Professional Development industry.
Here’s the link: deanbokhari.com/7-habits-online-course/
Is it OK to expense this?
P.S. Should we offer it to the team? (they offer team discounts)
3. Follow up. Your boss might be busy. Here’s how to send a gentle follow-up.
To: boss@yourcompany.com
Subject: 7 Habits online course expense
Hey boss, have you had time to look at that course I sent you?
I really believe it’ll help me (and our team) maximize our productivity and effectiveness in the workplace.
Here’s the link: deanbokhari.com/7-habits-online-course/