Your co-worker is correct. If the company required an employee to undergo training for their benefit or to meet their need then the company is responsible to pay the materials. But, if it is your sole decision then you are responsible to pay and not the company.
Your co-worker is correct. If the company required an employee to undergo training for their benefit or to meet their need then the company is responsible to pay the materials. But, if it is your sole decision then you are responsible to pay and not the company.