Expensing your learning
Whilst we all understand the importance of continuous growth and development in today's professional landscape, getting buy-in from budget holders is sometimes a challenge. However, there are Learning & Development, and personal development budgets to tap. Here, we provide you with the necessary tools to confidently approach your manager and request funding for innovation training.
Congratulations on taking the initiative to build your innovation skill-set. To assist you in this process, we've crafted a template email that is designed to set the ball rolling with communicating the benefits of innovation training to your budget holder.
It may be useful to customise the template to align with your specific goals and organisational context. Remember, a well-crafted email can make a significant difference in gaining support.
Subject: Proposal for Innovation Training Investment
Dear [Budget Holder's Name],
I trust this message finds you well. I am interested in pursuing innovation training with Ninety Innovation, who offer online courses tailored to professionals in roles similar to mine.
Key Features:
- Expert Guidance: training is designed based on insight and expertise honed on 300+ insurance innovation projects.
- Flexible engagement: access is for 6 months, so I'd be able to engage around other priorities
- Interactive Learning: the course provides opportunities to try out, test and apply new tactics, fostering a practical understanding of concepts.
Anticipated Impact:
I foresee immediate applicability of the learnings during the course as we approach [upcoming innovation project/problem to be solved/opportunity I have identified] allowing me to more quickly and efficiently innovate with an approach that greatly enhances the likelihood of positive outcomes.
Investment Details:
The course, priced at £320 GBP, includes exclusive access to the Ninety Innovation Studio and their innovation community. You can review details here: [
Course Details Link]
I am eager to discuss this proposal further at your earliest convenience and address any queries you may have. Your support in this initiative is pivotal to our collective growth.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
[Your Full Name]
An invoice is automatically generated at the point of payment, and sent to your email.
This can be used to claim reimbursement from your training budget.
If you need to submit an invoice for approval before payment is made, get in touch and we will create one for you. Access to the Ninety Innovation Studio will then be granted as soon as payment is received.
