Work has a learning / study benefit allowance <$2k. How would you have used it? I am thinking modelling courses and other technical courses

Hi all,

Currently work at a financial advisory team and we have a learning benefit allowance. I am thinking of using it on a modelling course or a few as that to me is the most practical spend and something I'd actually use.

But otherwise, curious to see what other people would do if they were in this situation. Keen to develop a laundry list or just get more ideas!

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Awesome. I think so too, just to get better at modelling. Which ones would you prefer? I am more in the infrastructure space so potentially 1x Project Finance + 1x WSP Premium Package

 

It's $2K per month or $2K per year?

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