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Training Request & Approval Form
A form for employees to request training, certifications, or professional development with course details, costs, learning objectives, and approval workflow.
TRAINING REQUEST FORM
Employee Name: [Full Name] | Employee ID: [Number]
Department: [Department] | Date: [Date]
TRAINING DETAILS
Course/Program: [Name]
Provider/Institution: [Name]
Type: ☐ Online ☐ In-Person ☐ Certification ☐ Conference ☐ Other
Cost: [Amount]
Duration: [Hours/Days]
Start Date: [Date] | End Date: [Date]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What skills or knowledge will you gain, and how will this benefit your role?
[Explain relevance to current role, career growth, and team impact]
How does this align with your development goals from your last review?
[Alignment with goals]
Will this lead to a certification or credential?
[Yes/No — Details]
Has this been discussed with your manager?: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Total cost including travel (if applicable): [Amount]
Requested funding source: [Department budget / Dev budget / Self-funded]
EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT
I agree to complete the training and share key learnings with the team. If I leave the company within [X] months of training completion, I may be required to reimburse the cost.
Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________________
MANAGER APPROVAL
☐ Approved ☐ Declined
Comments: [Comments]
Manager Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________________
HR USE
☐ Training added to employee record | Cost code: [Code]
☐ Post-training feedback required by: [Date]
☐ Reimbursement terms communicated