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It is strongly believed that nearly 75% of the IT\/BPM jobs would require new skill sets in the domain of &nbsp;IoT, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Analytics. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such times of technology evolution, it is the employers' responsibility to help their employees upskill and remain relevant in the business. When employers step up and sponsor their employees\u2019 upskilling, it creates a mutually beneficial arrangement where the employee and the organization can grow together.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a step by step guide for you to convince your employer to sponsor your professional education:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-your-research\"><b>Do your research<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first. Gather information on your company\u2019s policy towards sponsoring or reimbursing funds for employee education. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm with the HR department regarding the opportunities available to you and the limit and scope of reimbursement for your role. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer the employee handbook and other HR material to gather all the information regarding the available policies. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, check the available and most suitable courses best aligned with your goal. Learn about the flexible course options and how can you effectively manage your time and the professional front while pursuing a course. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you figure out the right course for you, evaluate the course providers in terms of \u2018curriculum\u2019, \u2018course structure\u2019, \u2018course duration\u2019, \u2018mode of delivery\u2019, \u2018course fee\u2019, etc.<\/span><br \/>\nFigure out the estimated cost to be incurred and see how you can approach the management for getting it sponsored.<br \/>\nOutline a plan of action that ensures your complete commitment to the work while you are pursuing the course, and present it to the management while trying to convince them.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"present-a-business-case\"><b>Present a business case<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulate a business proposition for your employer stating how your education and training aligns with the organization\u2019s interest. Build a use case explaining how a skilled employee would emerge highly effective and revolutionize the traditional methods to a more modern approach. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight how you and the employer both can benefit from your education and explain the ROI:<\/span><br \/>\n- Growth in your self-worth and confidence will reflect in your efficiency, and more efficient staff is always beneficial for the business productivity<br \/>\n- Funding the education will create a sense of loyalty towards the organization and reduce the employee attrition rate<br \/>\n- Skill development of internal staff for complex roles is more economical than hiring new employees<br \/>\n- If at a managerial level, the employee can forward the learning to their specific teams through in-house training sessions, saving training costs for masses<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"address-the-employers-concerns\"><b>Address the employer\u2019s concerns<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge the employer\u2019s concern regarding how you would manage your work while pursuing a course simultaneously. Look out for the courses with sessions on weekends or online courses where you can complete your course after working hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"set-realistic-goals-and-expectations\"><b>Set realistic goals and expectations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t put all your hopes into the employer approving your request for funding education. There might be cases of bad timing or cost constraints where the employer will reject your application. In such cases, judge the situation and see if it\u2019s possible to put in the request again on a later date. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is something that you can do to change the employer\u2019s mind about the decision, don\u2019t shy away from implementing it. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set realistic goals for yourself when planning to pursue a course and communicate it to the employer. After the course completion, judge how well could you meet your set goals and how were you able to benefit the organization through your learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"provide-a-cost-breakdown-and-roi-for-the-employer\"><b>Provide a cost breakdown and ROI for the employer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try and showcase the proposal in numbers. Provide an exact breakdown of the cost to be incurred while funding a course for you. Justify the cost by showing benefits to the employer and the expected return on investment. The cost breakup will reflect the deliverables you would receive as a part of taking up a course and help the employer make an informed decision with clarity on the end result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"be-prepared-to-sign-a-contract\"><b>Be prepared to sign a contract<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the approval for funding from the employer, be prepared to sign up a contract explaining the terms and conditions of the arrangement. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read through the agreement carefully and figure out:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How and when the tuition fee will be refunded? <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- What academic standards (GPA or grade) should be met to ensure reimbursement of tuition fee?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- What proportion of the cost will be reimbursed if not full?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- How long does the employee need to be with the company if education is financed by the employer?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- What happens in case the employee is unable to complete the course under emergencies or other unforeseen and adverse scenarios?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"prepare-a-plan-b\"><b>Prepare a plan B<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be disheartened if your request is rejected. 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