Many professionals hesitate to invest in upskilling because they’re unsure if their company will cover the cost. The good news? Most organizations do have learning budgets — and it’s often just a matter of asking the right way. Here’s how to make your case, why companies say yes, and how Aon Learning Center’s courses fit right in.
For ambitious professionals, staying relevant means continuously building new skills. Whether it’s mastering HR strategy, stepping up as a leader, embracing people analytics, or navigating the rise of Gen AI, future-ready skills are the best career investment you can make. Yet one of the biggest barriers people face is cost — and more importantly, uncertainty about whether their employer will sponsor them.
The truth is, most companies want their people to grow. Many have annual learning budgets that often go unused simply because employees don’t ask. Upskilling boosts retention, performance, and business outcomes — so when you approach your manager or HR with a clear, practical reason for your chosen course, you’re more likely to get a “yes” than you think.
Here are three tips to make your request stronger:
- Link the course to your role and goals. Show how the new skills will directly benefit your team and organisation.
- Highlight timing and ROI. Emphasise how the course will equip you for upcoming projects or business priorities.
- Keep it easy for them. Share details — course topics, duration, and fees — so your manager has all the information to approve quickly.
At Aon Learning Center, we design our HR, Leadership, Analytics, and Gen AI courses to deliver immediate workplace impact. Our programs are practical, flexible, and globally recognized — making it easier for companies to sponsor them confidently.
Ready to take the next step? Rest assured — the courses you choose at Aon Learning Center will be sponsored by your company. All you need to do is start the conversation.
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