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: Brochure Link 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, cohort-based program that includes live sessions, hands-on projects, and a capstone. Key details: Schedule: Weekend classes (no overlap with work hours) Invoice: GST-compliant invoice available Brochure: Brochure Link 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: Brochure Link Thanks for your consideration.
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.
This program will teach me how to effectively use AI tools. It will teach me the best practices when building Agents and AI Systems at work.
I'll learn practical AI implementation skills, tool evaluation techniques, and how to build an AI-powered system from scratch. The course includes hands-on projects and real-world case studies that I can immediately apply to our work.
The skills I gain will help us identify and implement AI solutions for our products. I can share the learnings with the team, helping them upskill them in the process.
The classes are on weekends, so my work timings will not be affected.
This syllabus is detailed, covering the most fundamental parts of AI engineering. The syllabus and content have been derived from AI research papers. There are also coding assignments that will help me practice and learn quickly.
Based on the cohort content, I expect to make better decisions when building AI systems, and discover AI opportunities that we may have missed. The cost of the course is a fraction of what we'd pay for hiring, and I'll have ongoing access to resources and support after the cohort ends.
