How to expense your PingMyNetwork subscription
Your company can pay for your training. Just follow these 2 simple steps:
- 1
Notify your manager
Keep it short and personal. Use the template below as a starting point and tailor it to your situation.
To: Manager <manager@company.com>
Subject: Can I expense this PingMyNetwork subscription?
Hey [Manager], I'd like to get a PingMyNetwork subscription. It's $228/year and offers hands-on networking courses with Cisco labs in the browser, up to the CCNA and CCNP certifications. It'll help me configure and troubleshoot our network faster and take on more of our projects. It's very practical, and I can do it at my own pace. Here's the link: https://pingmynetwork.com/pricing OK to expense this through our training budget? P.S. They offer team plans too if others are interested.
Managers often ask how PingMyNetwork fits your role and goals. Here are some answers you can use as a starting point.
I will practice on real Cisco commands in hands-on labs: configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches. It applies directly to the network we run every day, and it can lead to a Cisco certification.Yes. 79% of certified employees produce higher quality work and 70% are more productive on the job, according to their employers (Pearson VUE, 2025 Value of IT Certification Report).None. The lessons and labs are self-paced and run in the browser, so I can study outside of my working hours.One subscription covers every learning path, the hands-on labs and the practice exams. It comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee and can be cancelled anytime.They can. There is a Teams plan billed per license, with a dashboard to follow everyone's progress. - 2
Follow up after 3 days
If your manager is busy and hasn't responded, try this friendly follow-up:
To: Manager <manager@company.com>
Subject: Can I expense this?
Hey [Manager], Just checking in. Did you get a chance to look at the PingMyNetwork subscription I mentioned? I really think it could help me troubleshoot our network faster and take on more of our projects. Here's the link: https://pingmynetwork.com/pricing P.S. It's $228/year and self-paced. I'd love to get started soon if that works!
Want to buy PingMyNetwork for your team?
Need several licenses, a purchase order or help getting started with Teams? We've got you covered.
Discover Teams