How to ask your manager to pay for a training course

Because investing in your growth shouldn’t always come out of your pocket.

So, you’ve found a course that sounds solid. Maybe it’s exactly what you need to sharpen your skills, prep for a promotion, or just stop Googling things you wish someone had taught you properly.

But now comes the bit that makes people squirm: asking your manager if they’ll pay for it.

Even if you’ve got a great relationship, the ask can feel awkward. You …