Many companies pay for training that makes their team better. A Cisco certification is exactly that.
If you work in IT, networking, or anything close to it, there is a good chance your employer will cover PingMyNetwork, without you spending anything.
Why employers say yes
A certification is one of the easiest training investments to justify.
It is standardized, recognized industry-wide, and the outcome is verifiable: you pass the exam, you hold the credential. Your company gets a more capable engineer for a fraction of what a classroom bootcamp costs.
Most companies also have a training budget that goes unused every year. You are not asking for new money, just for money already set aside for exactly this.
How it works
Talk to your manager before anything else. Once the training is approved, two options:
Your company pays directly. Purchase from your account using a company card, and the invoice is available right away in your mail inbox. It includes everything a finance team needs: amount, VAT, and date.
Or you pay and your company reimburses you against the invoice.
If your company needs the invoice issued in its name, reach out at [email protected] or open a discussion from the chat, and we will sort it out.
What to say to your manager
Keep it short. Managers approve requests that are easy to say yes to: a clear cost, a clear outcome, a clear benefit for the team.
Here is an example you can adapt:
Subject: Training request: Cisco [CCNA/CCNP] certification
Hi [Manager],
I'd like to prepare for the Cisco [CCNA/CCNP] certification, which would directly strengthen my networking skills for [project / area you work on].
I found a platform called PingMyNetwork that focuses on hands-on practice: interactive labs, practice exams, and structured lessons built specifically for the [CCNA/CCNP]. It costs [price], which is significantly less than a classroom course.
The certification itself is an industry-recognized credential, and I would do most of the studying on my own time.
Could the company cover the [CCNA/CCNP] course price?
Thanks,
[Your name]
Replace the bracketed parts, and mention anything specific your team would gain: an upcoming network migration, on-call coverage, a client requirement.
One more argument if you need it
Our refund policy works in your company's favor too. If you score 85% or higher on the practice exam and still fail your certification on the first attempt, we refund the purchase. That makes the investment close to risk-free for your employer.
Questions?
If your finance team needs anything specific, a quote, a purchase order, or an invoice with particular details, contact us at [email protected] or open a discussion from the chat.
We deal with these requests regularly and we will make it easy.