How to Expense Your RealJS Membership

Many companies offer professional development or learning budgets that can cover the cost of a RealJS membership. Here’s how you can get your membership reimbursed.

RealJS Invoice/Receipt

After you sign up for a RealJS membership, you’ll receive a receipt for your purchase. You can forward this receipt to your team or manager for reimbursement.

If you need custom information on your receipt, such as your company name or address, reach out to [email protected].

Reimbursement Email Template

If you need manager approval, use this pre-written email template to request reimbursement. Highlight how a RealJS membership aligns with your role and benefits your team:

Subject: Professional Development Request: JavaScript Training Resource

Hi { Manager's Name },

I’m interested in joining the RealJS membership program. RealJS is a learning platform from the team behind Real Python that helps developers like me stay up to date with JavaScript best practices and write better code. A few highlights:

  • In-depth tutorials that go through technical review and editing before they’re published
  • Real-world coding examples that apply to the challenges in our projects
  • Content that’s kept up to date as the language and its ecosystem change

I believe a RealJS membership will help me { specific goal, e.g., "improve our front-end code quality," "ship features faster," or "get up to speed with our Node.js services" }. I can apply these skills to my work right away and share what I learn with the team.

The membership costs { price }. You can find more details here: realjs.com

What do you think? Would this be something our professional development budget could cover?

Thank you,

{ Your Name }

Tips for Approval Success

Align with Business Goals:

  • Connect the membership to current project challenges
  • Highlight efficiency improvements
  • Emphasize practical application in your daily work

Demonstrate ROI:

  • Compare the cost to traditional training courses
  • Highlight the continuous learning aspect
  • Mention team knowledge-sharing benefits

Time Your Request:

  • Submit before annual budget planning
  • Consider fiscal year timing
  • Check if professional development funds are available

Why RealJS Is a Great Investment

RealJS is made by the team behind Real Python, which has been teaching developers since 2012 and is one of the largest language-specific online communities for software developers.

RealJS brings the same approach to JavaScript: practical, in-depth learning resources that help you apply your skills to real-world problems. Learn more about RealJS.

Support for Teams

If you’re considering RealJS memberships for your entire team, email us at [email protected], and we’ll help you find the right setup.

Enjoy Your Membership!

Many developers get their learning resources reimbursed by their employer. Investing in yourself is a proven way to grow your skills and advance your career, and we hope your company agrees. If you need any help, reach out to [email protected].