Training

lippy1923

ohreally wrote: »

Why should you be granted this opportunity before other employees?

What the case for you as an individual?

Apart from my colleague who has already had a course a while ago I am the only other in the field, so there's not exactly competition for others with regards to training.

I will investigate costs and go from there

DKLS

lippy1923 wrote: »

Apart from my colleague who has already had a course a while ago I am the only other in the field, so there's not exactly competition for others with regards to training.

I will investigate costs and go from there

Help your manager out, if he/she has to go and pitch this to senior management to get sign off, write a business case of what benefits this study would bring to the company, play down the benefits to you.

I have recently signed off some training courses that cost 14k per student with a two year commitment, it massively helped my decision making process when I was presented with a solid business case. In this instance the main benefit is we could charge 30% more for their services post qualification with other benefits such as improved staff retention, staff feel invested in organisation etc

lippy1923

DKLS wrote: »

Help your manager out, if he/she has to go and pitch this to senior management to get sign off, write a business case of what benefits this study would bring to the company, play down the benefits to you.

I have recently signed off some training courses that cost 14k per student with a two year commitment, it massively helped my decision making process when I was presented with a solid business case. In this instance the main benefit is we could charge 30% more for their services post qualification with other benefits such as improved staff retention, staff feel invested in organisation etc

Thanks for the advice. Good to hear from your personal experience. I will work on a business case and try and focus it on the company's benefits more than mine. My manager is all for it, but you are right, they will have to put the case forward to senior management for sign off.

lippy1923

UPDATE- I did as you guys suggested. I set up a meeting with the course center, got costs and information and put it all together with a business case.

Result- Boss is happy, senior management have agreed, just waiting on final sign off now Fingers crossed. Thanks a lot for everyone's comments. Much appreciated.

lippy1923

FINAL UPDATE - All approved and paid for. Study books on the way and I start college in September

Thanks again for your suggestions.

Regards

One very happy Lippy!

lippy1923

Revisiting an old thread from a year ago! I'm in good spirits so thought I would share.

5 exams taken;
3 passed
2 awaiting results


I will be sure to update once last 2 results are known. Thanks again to those who posted helpful info/suggestions.

lippy1923

EXAMS PASSED!


I am so happy right now I just have to share with you all. Thank you once again to all those who gave me tips/helpful comments when requesting my training. I am now qualified

xapprenticex

Congratulations, all the best.

Takeaway_Addict

Brilliant and well done.