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 [MANAGER],
I would like to continue my professional growth by enrolling in this Digital Marketing Science course offered by LSU Online & Continuing Education. It’s a ten-week hybrid course with online self-paced content and weekly, live sessions. The instructors are industry experts currently working in the digital marketing field.
Here are a few course highlights:
I anticipate quickly gaining skills that I can apply before the course is even over. Plus, I can share what I’ve learned with our team so that everyone benefits.
Would [COMPANY] invest in my professional development and cover the cost of this course? Not only will this course benefit my growth, but I believe it will benefit [COMPANY] by:
What do you think? I’d be glad to meet with you to discuss this further.
Best,
[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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The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects Digital Marketing job growth to be above average with 10% growth over the next ten years. It’s no surprise that the number of companies hiring Digital Marketers has grown by 33%*. So, why is the Digital Marketing field experiencing high growth? It’s an agile, cost-effective, and self-informing method of connecting with the consumer. Businesses increasingly rely on Digital Marketing to recession-proof their income streams by responding to consumer needs early and often.
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This course is ideal for professionals looking to build job-critical digital marketing and AI skills—whether you’re advancing in your current role, changing careers, or growing a business. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including marketing, product, design, entrepreneurship, education, customer service, and military service. No prior digital marketing experience is required—just curiosity and the drive to learn.
This course is perfect for:
Have additional questions? Email us at support@ziplines.com and someone from our enrollment team will get back to you.
Yes. We have a Career Hub with on-demand career modules, resources, and workshops dedicated to helping you meet your career goals.
We do not offer job placement as part of our career support. However, we do provide you with the tools to be successful in your job search.
This program will prepare graduates for roles similar to:
The course and the Playbook projects will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.
Delivered fully online, you should expect to spend six to eight hours per week engaging with interactive, on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and strategic playbook assignments.
Additionally, you can attend two-hour live group sessions to collaborate with peers and instructors. These optional live sessions are led by industry experts who follow evolving digital marketing tools, techniques, and processes and bring that information into classroom discussions. Please note that you may need additional time to prepare for and complete the certification exams.
Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies knowledge and hands-on experience in Digital Marketing, as well as the following industry certificates:
This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency in digital marketing technologies, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.
In order to receive a certificate of completion, learners must complete 100% of online coursework, achieve 70% or better on each module assessment, submit all Strategic Digital Marketing Playbooks, and pass the identified certifications and qualifications (Google Ads Search Certification, Google Analytics Certification, and HubSpot Email Marketing Certification).
This is a non-credit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid.
However, successful completion of this course may count toward three general elective credits in the online BS in General Business (all concentrations) from LSU. You must be accepted into a degree program at LSU to be considered for these credits.
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.
