Certification & Learning Allowance benefit

At Howdy, continuous learning is part of how we take over the world 🤠🌎

This policy outlines the Company’s annual reimbursement benefit for professional certifications and courses completed by eligible team member

Annual Reimbursement Amount

The Company provides up to USD 250 per calendar year in reimbursement for eligible certifications and courses that are successfully completed (one or more, within a total budget of USD 250).

This benefit is available to all Howdy team members globally.

Eligibility & Scope

To qualify for reimbursement:

The certification or course must be:
- Aligned with the team member’s current role or discipline.
- Directly related to their professional development and growth within Howdy.
The course or certification must be completed.
The expense must be pre-approved by the team member’s direct Howdy Mentor or Manager.
Reimbursement is processed upon submission of:
- Proof of payment.
- Official certificate or completion confirmation (you have to pass to get reimbursed).

Approval Process

The team member discusses the course/certification with their mentor/manager.
The mentor/manager confirms alignment with role and professional development.
Written approval is provided prior to submitting the reimbursement request.
Once completed, the team member submits via email to their mentor/manager:
1. Certificate of completion
2. Proof of payment
Finance processes the reimbursement up to the annual limit.

Annual Limits & Timing

The reimbursement cap is USD 250 per calendar year.
Unused amounts do not roll over to the following year.
The policy is effective April 1st of each calendar year, starting 2026.
Courses or certifications started and completed in 2026 are eligible for reimbursement under the 2026 annual allowance, even if initiated before this benefit's launch. All reimbursement requests require prior manager approval.

Who can I contact with questions?

Reach out to the PX team (aka Lucila Mondin 🤠), we’re happy to review your specific case along with your Mentor/Manager.