Training Request Email Generator
Want to grow in your role? This free tool writes a clear training request email to your manager — for a course, certification, industry event or on-the-job training — and asks about cost or time off in a way that's easy to say yes to. Nothing you type is stored.
Example training requests
Here's the kind of wording this tool produces. Yours will use the details you enter.
Subject: Request to do a training course
Hi Jess,
I'd like to do a short course to build my skills in my current role. The course I have in mind is Certificate IV in Project Management. It would help me take on more complex customer accounts.
Would the business be able to cover the cost (about $450)?
I'm happy to send through the details, and to share what I learn with the team afterwards.
Kind regards,
Sam
Hi Jess, I'd like to build my skills in my role. The area I'd like to learn is month-end reporting. Would it be possible to arrange some training or time shadowing someone experienced? Thanks, Sam
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask my employer to pay for training?
Name the course, explain in one sentence how it would help your work (not just your career), give the cost and time involved, and offer to share what you learn. Then ask clearly whether the business can cover it. Sending the details makes it easier to approve.
Is my employer required to pay for training?
It depends on your award, agreement, contract and workplace policies — some roles require certain training, and some employers have a professional development budget. This tool helps you word the request; check your own arrangements or ask HR about what applies to you.
Should I ask by email or in person?
A short email is useful because it gives your manager the details in writing to approve or forward. Many people mention it in a catch-up first, then send the email.
What if my manager says no?
Ask what would make it possible later — timing, budget, or a cheaper alternative — and whether there's on-the-job training you could do in the meantime.
Is anything stored?
No. Your details are sent to our server only to build the message on this page, then discarded. Nothing is saved and there's no sign-up.