Convince Your Employer to Sponsor Your PMP Training
For most project managers, getting PMP certified is regarded as an asset that can enhance their credentials and take their career to greater heights. However, despite the vast advantage they stand to gain, on further contemplation, the extent of investment that is required tends to hold them back. How do you get around this situation? The only way you can achieve what you want without shelling out money from your pockets is by acquiring company sponsorship
Here's a step-by-step guide through which you can get your employer to cover your PMP certification expenses:
Step 1: Speak their language
The first question you'll be asked by your employer is why. To answer this question, you need to be precise. This means that you'll have to understand the cost involved, advantages and the returns the company stands to gain from the investment.
Step 2: Understanding the benefits
A PMP certification will indeed improve your marketability and skills, but at the same time, the organization you work for also gets a large share of the pie.
Step 3: Keep the costs to a minimum
No matter how fruitful your proposal may seem, a hefty bill is bound to get them thinking twice. Be careful when choosing a PMP exam review course. You can also opt for a PMI membership, which can lower your PMP exam registration fee.
Step 4: Drafting a business proposal
Once you have a clear picture of the facts in mind, you need to project your idea to your employer in the right way. Think like a business pro and not like a school student preparing a scholarship application.
Step 5: Seal the final impression
Most major organizations, however, will call you for a face-to-face meeting regarding the proposal. Remain confident, and stay firm and true to what you've stated in your business proposal.
With these simple steps, you can be assured of becoming PMP certified without bearing the costs alone.
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