Advancing your skills can transform your career, but we know funding the investment can be a barrier. Here’s the good news: many employers help with continuing education expenses. Here are three tips on how to ask your employer to fund your tuition expenses.
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement as part of their employee benefits package. Check your employee manual or send a note to your HR team to find out if this is an option for you.
Even if your employer doesn't offer a formal tuition reimbursement benefit, they may still help you cover the costs of the course. Here are some tips for making a compelling pitch for reimbursement!
Prepare a clearly outlined, and professional presentation. Center your messaging around how tuition reimbursement will save or make the business money.
Here’s some employer-centered ideas for your presentation:
Include in your presentation your willingness to commit to your proposed plan. Consider offering one or more of the following:
Start with this email template. Just copy and edit to fit.
Hi [name],
I’d like to enroll in AI for Marketing, a 5-week online course offered by Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development. Tuition is $1,850 if I enroll by December 7, 20% off the regular price.
Here’s what I will bring back to my role:
The format is on-demand modules I can fit around my schedule, plus weekly live sessions with experienced marketers. I’d share what I learn with the team.
Could we decide by December 7 so I can lock in the reduced tuition? Happy to share the full course outline.
Thanks,
[NAME]
A company that invests in your personal growth earns your return value and loyalty. It’s a win-win proposition. And remember, if you don’t ask, it’s not likely they’ll offer. The worst thing that can happen is they say no. Take the initiative—they’ll appreciate it in the long run!
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AI is rapidly transforming how marketing teams operate. Leading marketers are using AI to move faster, uncover insights, and scale high-quality work—while still maintaining strategic judgment and brand credibility.
If you’ve been wondering how to use AI beyond surface-level experimentation, this course provides a clear, practical approach. Designed for marketers by marketers, it helps you identify where AI delivers the most impact and apply it confidently—from competitor research to creative development to performance analysis and optimization.
This course is ideal for marketers looking to go beyond basic AI prompting to gain practical, applied guidance on using AI to improve results and work more strategically.
It’s a strong fit for marketers who want to:
This course is relevant for marketers across roles who want to deepen their AI skills and apply them more strategically in their work.
Prior AI experience recommended with LLMs (including ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude). This course covers core AI skills but is designed for marketers looking to advance their AI skills.
Our courses are built for real life. This program is designed to fit around a full-time role while still delivering meaningful outcomes.
You can expect to spend 6-8 hours per week on interactive, on-demand content, including hands-on activities and applied playbook assignments.
Weekly live online sessions (2 hours) are led by experienced marketers and include demos, discussion, and deeper dives into course content. These sessions are optional and recorded for later viewing.
Yes. You’ll earn a university-issued certificate of completion verifying your hands-on experience and knowledge in AI for Marketing. This credential can be added to your LinkedIn profile, resume, and professional portfolio.
To receive a university-issued certificate of completion, you must achieve at least 70% on the module assessments and successfully complete all of the playbook assignments.
No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.
There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.
We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the "Get Qualified" link to see what options are available.
Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement. Our guide gives you suggestions and templates for how to ask your employer to cover the cost of the course.
View our reimbursement guide.
We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn't the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.
