Use Company Training Fund to Fast Track Your 9–to-5 Career
In the past 10 years, I have taken every opportunity to get certifications, training, and further education and I want you to do the same.
In order to accelerate your career growth, you are going to need to continue learning, education & training.
Most organizations want their employees to grow and get better at their job. It is a win-win situation for you and your company to take benefit of available resources.
Following are a few ways to take action and start a training or certification using your company’s money.
The on-job training
Companies train their new hire for job-related skills. You can go beyond initial training and learn from your colleagues. This will also help build relationships.
In-house training programs
In-house training is one of the best ways to enhance your skills at no cost to you. You get to make connections with other employees during such training.
Vendor provided training
These are advanced training that you take from the outside vendors sponsored by your company.
As an example, I have taken Prosci Change Management, PMP (Project Management Professional), and Advance Leadership Challenge courses. Each of them cost several thousand dollars but because they were sponsored by my company, I paid nothing out of my pocket.
Further education
Many Companies support you to further study such as bachelor’s and master’s programs.
In my case, I did MBA and my company paid the entire cost of the program which was about $25,000.
By utilizing company-provided training and funds, you have to work extra hours and sacrifice your family time but the returns are extraordinary. You get learning, free training, and new connections, and whenever salary adjustments occur, your HR team may add additional points.
The on-job training is one of the best ways to enhance your skills and grow your career at no cost to you. You also get to make connections with other people during such training.
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