Get your boss to pay for Server Academy
Many employers set aside budget for training and upskilling—often hundreds of dollars per employee. Why pay out of pocket when your company may be happy to cover it?
Managers usually like it when you take initiative to improve your skills. It’s a win-win: you show you care about your craft, and the company gets a more capable team member. Use the template below to ask your boss for reimbursement or a team plan.
Why ask your company to pay?
- Many employers already budget for training—you may just need to ask.
- It shows initiative and that you care about growing in your role.
- You get full access to courses without paying out of pocket.
- If your team benefits, they might cover a team plan for everyone.
Unsure if your company will pay for your training?
Copy this email, fill in the brackets, and send it to your manager.
Hey [Boss's name]!
In my free time, I've been taking courses on Server Academy to keep improving as an engineer. Does the company have a training budget to cover the cost of my membership?
Here is a link to the pricing page: https://www.serveracademy.com/pricing
I'm particularly interested in these courses:
[Course 1]
[Course 2]
[Course 3]
I think they will help me work more effectively on our infrastructure and deployments.
If allowed, I could purchase a membership and expense it for reimbursement. Server Academy also offers team plans if others are interested and finance approves using the company card.
Here's the link for team plans: https://www.serveracademy.com/teams
Thanks for considering!
[Your name]