02-26 How to Maximize Your Employee Education Benefit with Chauster
- Steve Chau
- Jun 1
- 3 min read
Your employer may cover your IT training. Learn how to claim your education benefit and use it wisely at Chauster.
You might be sitting on thousands of dollars in training benefits—and not even realize it.
Every year, companies set aside money to help employees grow their skills, especially in high-demand fields like cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science, and AI. But most of that money goes unused, not because people don’t want to learn, but because they don’t know where to start. That’s where Chauster comes in.
Let’s break it down.
What Your Employer Likely Offers
Many companies offer education assistance programs. These aren’t just for college degrees—they often include certifications, bootcamps, or online learning tied to your job. If you’re in tech or trying to break in, this is huge.
Here’s how these programs usually work:
Annual Allowance:Â You get a set amount each year, often $1,000 to $5,000, to use on training.Â
Direct Pay or Reimbursement:Â Some employers pay providers directly; others reimburse you after you finish the course.
Approval Process: You may need to get a manager’s sign-off or submit a form to HR.
Performance Tie-In: In some cases, you’ll need to pass the course or show how it helps your role.
It’s worth asking your HR team. You might just need a one-page form to unlock your training.
Make It Count: Choosing the Right Program
Not all courses are created equal, and not all benefits stretch the same way. To get the most out of your education dollars, think strategically.
Start with Your Goals:Â Want to move into cybersecurity? Manage IT projects? Get a cloud role? Pick courses that build toward that outcome.
Match the Format to Your Schedule: At Chauster, we offer self-paced learning, live virtual training, and hybrid formats—so you can learn your way.
Certify What You Learn:Â Make sure the program leads to a respected certification. Employers care about results, not just attendance.
Chauster offers a comprehensive catalog of high-demand certification programs, including CompTIA, AWS, ISC2, EC-Council, and more, all aligned with the skills employers are seeking today.
How Chauster Makes It Easy
Navigating your company’s education benefits can feel like a paperwork overload. We get it. That’s why Chauster simplifies the process.
Free Employer Benefit Form: Not sure if you’re covered? Fill out our quick form. We’ll help you check with HR.
Custom Course Bundles:Â We help you maximize your benefit by bundling courses, materials, and support into one package.
Approval Help: Need a syllabus or invoice? We’ve done this hundreds of times—we’ll give you exactly what your employer needs.
Advisor Support:Â Our team will walk you through everything, from start to certification.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals use their benefits to launch new careers. Yours could be next.
Don’t Let Free Training Go to Waste
If your company is offering to pay for your growth, take it. Whether you're leveling up in your current role or prepping for a career pivot, now’s the time to invest in yourself, without coming out of pocket.
Use our free form to check if your employer covers your training, and we’ll help you build a plan that gets you where you want to go.
Your future self will thank you.
About Steve Chau
Steve Chau is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert with over 35 years of experience across the mortgage, IT, and hospitality industries. He has worked with major firms like AIG, HSBC, and (ISC)² and currently leads TechEd360 Inc., a premier IT certification training provider, and TaoTastic Inc., an enterprise solutions firm. A Virginia Tech graduate, Steve’s career spans from founding a teahouse to excelling in banking and pivoting into cybersecurity education. Known for his ability to engage underserved markets, he shares insights on technology, culture, and professional growth through his writing and leadership at Chauster Inc.
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