Some employers already get this. They’re setting aside budgets to help their people grow, knowing it’s cheaper (and smarter) to invest in upskilling than to constantly hire new talent. And that’s where programs like Le Wagon come in. Since 2013, we’ve helped over 26,000 alumni transform their careers with tech bootcamps. As demand has skyrocketed, we’ve expanded our offerings beyond web development into areas like AI, data engineering and growth marketing. These fields aren’t just trendy—they’re becoming essential for businesses trying to stay relevant.
So, if you’ve been thinking about pitching tech education to your boss, there’s never been a better time to make your case. Let’s dive into how to do it.
Getting your boss to back your tech education isn’t just about asking nicely—it’s about showing them why it’s a good investment for the company. A strong proposal doesn’t just say, “Hey, I want to learn this tech thing.” It lays out the facts, the benefits, and the bigger picture. You’re not just asking for an investment in yourself; you’re pitching a way to level up your role, solve problems faster, and make the whole team look good.
Think of this as your mini business plan: you need to sell the idea, answer their questions before they ask, and make it easy for them to say yes. The key? Be specific, professional, and unapologetically confident in how this will bring value to the company.
Follow these tips to build a killer pitch that’ll get your boss on board in no time.
Provide all the necessary information about the course
Tell everything about the bootcamp to your company so your boss doesn’t have to dig for it. Make sure you include the duration: full-time (9 weeks) or part-time (24 weeks), format: online or in-person, highlight the specific tools or technologies you’ll learn (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau), include the syllabus if you have it and be transparent on the tuition fees.
Highlight the ROI
Your boss isn’t just thinking about how much this is going to cost, they’re thinking about what the company will get in return. Break down how your new skills will save time, cut costs, or solve persistent problems. For example, will learning data analytics streamline reporting processes? Will coding skills reduce dependency on external developers? Make it clear that this is money well spent.
Address concerns upfront
Your boss might wonder how this will impact your workload or the team. Be proactive: explain how you’ll manage your responsibilities while studying. At Le Wagon, all our bootcamps can be studied on flexible part-time schedules, emphasize that. Show that you’ve thought this through and are committed to keeping productivity high.
Offer a win-win scenario
Show your boss that your education won’t just benefit you—it can have a ripple effect across the entire team or department. Suggest concrete ways to share what you’ve learned:
Host a workshop or training session: Offer to present your new skills to your team once you’ve completed the course. For example, if you’re learning about automation, you could run a session on streamlining repetitive tasks.
Document insights and create resources: Propose creating guides, templates, or internal documents that summarize your learnings and can be used by others in the company. This ensures that the investment keeps paying off long after you’ve completed the program.
Mentor colleagues: Offer to coach or support team members who want to explore the same skills, creating a culture of growth and collaboration.
Apply skills to team projects immediately: Highlight a specific project or challenge your team is working on and explain how your new knowledge will directly improve or accelerate the outcome.
End with a call to action
Conclude your proposal by clearly stating the next step, whether it’s scheduling a follow-up meeting, approving the request, or discussing potential adjustments.
Remember, employers are most likely to fund educational requests that are directly tied to your current role and ideally in part-time, flexible formats.
By presenting a well-prepared proposal that aligns your education with the company’s goals, you’re demonstrating not just your ambition but also your commitment to the organization’s success. Show them that an investment in you is an investment in their future, and you’ll make it hard for them to say no.
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