We all need to improve on certain skills and one of the best ways to do it is by getting trained in one. But how do you request for training from your management and that too via email?
Hence, in this blog post we will look at how to write a training request email, plus we will also share some tips and best practices to keep it professional and convincing. Let’s jump in.
Tips to Remember
Have a clear and concise proposal about what type of training you are requesting for and maybe even add the costs to the email.
In a professional manner state the benefits of the training and how it could impact the company and the teams involved based on the subject matter.
Be proactive and research courses and tutors who might be able to do a great job at a price point that is feasible for the company.
Best Practices
Find the right person you need to make the request to, and don’t automatically assume that all expense and cost related emails have to be sent directly to accounts all the time.
Follow-up on the email if there is no response within a reasonable time frame and maybe invite them to a quick call where you can set the context more clearly.
Show commitment by doing the research and finding out the best path forward and, by volunteering to take up the responsibility of running this training schedule.
Sample
Subject: Requesting Specialized Training in [Subject Matter]
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope you are doing well. My name is [Your Name] and I currently work as [Designation] in the [Department]. I am writing this email to request specialized training in [Subject Matter] latest by [Deadline].
The training would be of great benefit because [Explain Why Training Would be Beneficial]. Given my specific interest in [Subject Matter], I believe I am the best candidate in the organization to go through it.
And in my research, I have found that [Course Name] by [Course Instructor's Name] would be the ideal fit because [Explain the Course Benefits]. The total cost of the course would be [Total Cost] and would be delivered over the course of [Duration].
I am committed to handling this end-to-end and will coordinate with the instructor throughout the process according to our company's policies on training. If there are any additional instructions for me, please do let me know.
Thanks for considering my request. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
[Your Name]
Conclusion
Now that we have discussed how to write a training request email to your management, you can be confident that by following these tips and modeling after the sample email, you will be able to write a great email.
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