How to expense this cohort?
Follow this three-step process
Notify your manager
Let your boss know you're interested so they can get onboard.
Feel free to tweak this message:
Hey boss, I just saw this AI Engineering workshop and I think it'd be really useful for our work. Here are the details: https://cdn.aiengg.dev/aiengg-rag-and-agents-2026-brochure.pdf Do you think I can reimburse this?
Email your HR Department / CEO
Simple emails work best!
Use the email template to connect with HR.
Hi Team, I would like to request approval to expense an external AI Engineering program relevant to my role. The program focuses on building and maintaining production-grade AI systems and is designed for software professionals. It is a four-month, cohort-based program that includes live sessions, hands-on projects, and a capstone. Key details: Start date: June 6 Duration: 8 weeks Schedule: Weekend classes (no overlap with work hours) Cost: ₹1,00,000 / $1,100 USD Invoice: GST-compliant invoice available Brochure: https://cdn.aiengg.dev/aiengg-rag-and-agents-2026-brochure.pdf The instructors come from the software engineering industry, and the curriculum is aligned with practical, real-world AI system development. Please let me know if this can be reimbursed under the learning and development budget, or if any additional information is required. Regards,
Follow up after 3 days
Is your manager always on the go?
Shoot them a quick reminder if you haven't heard back!
Hey boss, have you had time to look at the AI Engineering workshop I sent you? I believe it'd help us improve our product and processes. Here's the link: https://cdn.aiengg.dev/aiengg-rag-and-agents-2026-brochure.pdf Thanks for your consideration. P.S. registrations end on June 6.
It's common for managers to ask how this cohort aligns with your role and goals.
Here are some answers you can use as a starting point.
