Identify a skill gap and ask about training.

The idea

Use Could I attend...? to ask politely, then explain how the course would help your work.

Examples

  • I need more practice with the new booking system.
  • Could I attend a course on data analysis?
  • This training would help me prepare the monthly reports.
  • Is there a workshop available next month?
  • Could the team cover my shifts during the course?
  • How can I apply for the training?

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Watch out

Do not assume a course is approved; ask about availability and the application process.

Try it yourself

  1. Could I ___ a workshop on safety? (attend / attends)

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    attend

    attend follows could in its base form.

  2. This course would ___ me use the software. (help / helped)

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    help

    help connects the training to a useful result.

  3. How can I ___ for the course? (apply / applies)

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    apply

    apply asks about the application process.

Use it today

Ask for training in a skill and explain its benefit.