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Free checklist to help you justify an automation learning budget

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Free Resources, Learning & Development, Zapier

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If you’re keen to learn more about automation then it’s likely you’ll need to justify the budget with your boss.   You may be competing with many other requests for finance so it’s vital to ensure you have a good business case.

So where do you start?   We have the answer!

 

Free checklist

Our new FREE checklist guides you through the process of creating a cost justification for automation training.

It includes:

  • A checklist of steps to ensure nothing is forgotten
  • How it may be easier than you think
  • How automation training will benefit the organisation
  • How automation training will enhance your role
  • How to research the automation training options
  • Simple specific tips to justify the budget

Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned automator, our checklist makes it easy to get your hands on some training to improve your skills.

 

I’m in!  Tell me more…

Follow the instructions below to access our free checklist and in no time you’ll be taking the first steps to becoming an automation superhero!

Further reading

We have also written a couple of articles that might help bosses understand why it’s important to invest in employees learning automation, and also a deep dive into a cost justification for training.

You can read them here:

How to justify an automation training budget

7 reasons to invest in your employees learning automation

 

 

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Contact us today to discuss how Solvaa can help you simplify, improve and automate all aspects of your business with Zapier to save you time, reduce costs and keep you agile as you grow.

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