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Get manager approval for your engineering training
When training supports your role, project work, code compliance, or team capability, it may be better to involve your manager before purchasing personally.
When to ask your company to fund engineering training
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You work with a specific design code
If your project involves ASME B31.3, EN 13480, ASME VIII, EN 13445, or PED compliance, code-focused training is easy to justify.
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You are taking on more responsibility
If you are moving into checking, reviewing, package responsibility, or lead engineer duties, training can support stronger engineering judgement.
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Your team needs repeatable technical knowledge
If several engineers need access to related topics, Engineer Professional access may be easier to justify than separate individual courses.
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Create your approval request
Answer a few questions so we can prepare a relevant package for your situation. The form usually takes less than a minute. We will prepare a manager-ready approval package covering:
- Your training interest
- The business relevance
- Relevant EngineeringTrainer options
- Purchase and procurement information
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Example message to send to your manager
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Subject: Training request for project-related engineering development
Hi [Manager Name],
I would like to request approval to use our learning and development budget for online technical training through EngineeringTrainer.
The reason for this request is that my current work involves engineering decisions related to [insert topic: pipe stress analysis / ASME B31.3 / EN 13480 / ASME VIII / PED / pressure equipment compliance / vibration / water hammer / etc.]. I would like to strengthen my understanding of the underlying code requirements, calculation methods, and practical engineering judgement behind these topics.
This training would help me contribute more effectively to:
- Reviewing calculations and technical documentation
- Understanding code requirements and their limitations
- Reducing dependency on software output without engineering verification
- Supporting project decisions involving compliance, safety, and equipment integrity
- Identifying practical solutions earlier in the design process
I am considering either [course name] or Engineer Professional access, depending on what is most suitable from a budget perspective.
Link to the course: https://www.engineeringtrainer.com/...
If approved, I can also share a short summary of the most relevant takeaways with the team after completing the training.
Would this be suitable to fund through our learning and development budget?
Best regards,
[Your Name]