{"id":16536,"date":"2025-04-15T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compt.io\/?p=16536"},"modified":"2025-04-15T08:58:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:58:34","slug":"behind-the-curtain-of-professional-development-pro-by-compt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/behind-the-curtain-of-professional-development-pro-by-compt\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the curtain of Professional Development Pro\u2122 by Compt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-vision-to-make-professional-development-more-accessible\">Our vision to make professional development more accessible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of companies want to offer great learning and development opportunities for their teams. They put a professional development benefit in place, roll out some courses, and hope their team takes advantage of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But too often, that doesn\u2019t happen. The funds don\u2019t get used. The programs are too confusing or irrelevant. The promise of growth gets lost in the shuffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>At Compt, we\u2019re on a mission to fix that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Our latest <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/learning-and-development-product\/\">professional development module<\/a>, Professional Development Pro\u2122 by Compt, isn\u2019t just for employees. First and foremost, we built this with HR, finance, and managers in mind \u2014 the ones who deal with the headaches of approvals, tracking, and keeping things compliant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We want to make professional development simple, clear, and easy to manage. No confusion, no frustration, just a streamlined way for teams to grow and for leaders to track it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We built it off of our core product principles \u2014 and learned a ton along the way. Here\u2019s a look at what truly went into building our new module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unpacking-the-professional-development-frustrations-we-set-out-to-solve-nbsp\">Unpacking the professional development frustrations we set out to solve&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/professional-development-frustrations.png\" alt=\"common issues with professional development\" class=\"wp-image-16543 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/professional-development-frustrations.png\" alt=\"common issues with professional development\" class=\"wp-image-16543 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/professional-development-frustrations.png 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/professional-development-frustrations-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/professional-development-frustrations-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important questions that any product leader should ask themselves on a recurring basis is, &#8220;Am I talking to enough customers?&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the answer is yes, thanks to our incredible customer success team who keep me connected to our customers so I can get a steady stream of what&#8217;s happening in the world of people ops and HR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-1.png\" alt=\"This past year, I spent months diving into the world of employee learning and development. While I was glad to hear about all the companies who want to invest in their employees, I learned of all the frustrations and roadblocks preventing this from happening.\" class=\"wp-image-16545 lazyload\" style=\"width:739px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-1.png\" alt=\"This past year, I spent months diving into the world of employee learning and development. While I was glad to hear about all the companies who want to invest in their employees, I learned of all the frustrations and roadblocks preventing this from happening.\" class=\"wp-image-16545 lazyload\" style=\"width:739px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I learned about everything from low employee awareness to lost requests to unclear budgets and a tedious approval process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low employee awareness of professional development benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, a lot of employees don\u2019t even know that learning and development funds are available to them. They might miss the memo during onboarding, or the program details just get lost in the noise of day-to-day work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if companies roll out a solid <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/what-is-a-professional-development-account\/\">professional development account<\/a> within their learning and development (L&amp;D) strategy, employees often end up stuck on the most basic question: &#8220;Wait, I have a budget for this?&#8221; <br><br>Without knowing what\u2019s available or being reminded it exists, they\u2019re unlikely to take action. And that means a big missed opportunity for both the employee and the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of guidance on how to spend funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when employees know they have some kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/professional-development\/\">professional development <\/a>funds, this doesn\u2019t mean they can actually use them. Many are stuck with a budget but no direction, or, worse, pigeonholed with a <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/why-a-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-professional-development-wont-work-and-what-to-do-about-it-instead\/\">one-size-fits-all approach to professional development<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Should they take a course? Buy a book? Get coaching? How much time are they \u2018allowed\u2019 to spend on professional development?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Others grapple with feelings that their employers aren\u2019t invested in their professional development and aren\u2019t given <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/the-state-of-learning-and-development-in-2025\/#h-employee-expectations-for-learning-and-development\">the time to learn new things<\/a> at work. On top of that, they don\u2019t know what to learn, often turning to their managers or HR for new professional development opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>But the reality is that it\u2019s unrealistic for managers and HR to know the latest and greatest <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/5-ideas-for-professional-development-resources-that-you-may-already-have\/\">professional development resources<\/a> for every skill set within the company or what makes sense in an individual contributor role.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Without guidance or time, the status quo takes over, and these funds just sit there, untouched.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The professional development approval process: Confusing at best, ignored at worst<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sample-professional-dev-workflow.png\" alt=\"sampe professional development approval workflows\" class=\"wp-image-14433 lazyload\" style=\"width:786px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sample-professional-dev-workflow.png\" alt=\"sampe professional development approval workflows\" class=\"wp-image-14433 lazyload\" style=\"width:786px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sample-professional-dev-workflow.png 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sample-professional-dev-workflow-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sample-professional-dev-workflow-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another problem is the actual approval process is fragmented, manual, and frustrating for everyone involved. Employees have to ask, &#8220;Can I buy this?&#8221; and then, once they do, submit receipts and wait for reimbursement. Managers and HR are left to chase approvals, process paperwork, and deal with constant follow-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it is not uncommon to hear HR managers that I talk to say they are stuck with <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/your-professional-development-systems-are-broken-and-you-might-not-realize-it-yet\/\">lengthy 7-10-step approval processes<\/a>, and many are stuck in long email threads and Google Forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The whole thing is clunky, inefficient, and full of headaches for all involved. No one knows where they stand, and that leads to delays, confusion, and a lot of unnecessary frustration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, it is the antithesis of employee-focused benefits. Putting hurdles in front of your employees, who want to learn and improve, can inadvertently signal that you say you want to invest in it, but you actually don\u2019t care about their professional development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what reviewing requests looks like with Professional Development Pro by Compt: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/review-requests-table-1024x640.png\" alt=\"professional development pro by compt\" class=\"wp-image-16567 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/review-requests-table-1024x640.png\" alt=\"professional development pro by compt\" class=\"wp-image-16567 lazyload\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/review-requests-table-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/review-requests-table-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/review-requests-table-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/review-requests-table.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link elementor-button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/learning-and-development-product\/\">Learn more about Professional Development Pro by Compt<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friction between employees and HR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another problem with having an inefficient approval process is that it forces HR into the role of \u2018the bad cop.\u2019 This usually happens when employees buy something they thought was covered, only for HR to deny the reimbursement later. It creates unnecessary tension and leaves the employee paying for something out of pocket.<br><br>This leaves HR tired of being the enforcer in a system they didn\u2019t design and have to go along with, and employees frustrated at being told &#8220;no&#8221; after the fact. It is a lose-lose situation that makes professional development perks more stressful than rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 product principles paramount to our professional development module (and everything we do at Compt!)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-product-principles-at-compt.png\" alt=\"compt's product principles\" class=\"wp-image-16544 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-product-principles-at-compt.png\" alt=\"compt's product principles\" class=\"wp-image-16544 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-product-principles-at-compt.png 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-product-principles-at-compt-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-product-principles-at-compt-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I started off as an engineer, but quickly decided it wasn\u2019t for me. I like building, but I kept questioning the \u2018why\u2019 and the \u2018who.\u2019 Why are we building this? Who actually needs it?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>That&#8217;s when product management clicked, and I haven\u2019t looked back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&#8217;s not about building the perfect thing. It&#8217;s about building the RIGHT thing, which is exactly what we strive to do at Compt. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our core product principles that were critical to building our professional development module, and that we stick to each time we decide \u2018what next\u2019 for our customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a solid foundation first&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We learned early on that to make a professional development module that actually works, you need to start with first principles. While this holds true for all of our products here at Compt, it was especially important for professional development, which could (and does) quickly become complex without meaning to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, establishing a clear and efficient workflow had to come before adding all the fancy features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before designing our minimum viable product (MVP), we started off with a series of flowcharts to show to L&amp;D and HR leaders to see if what we were designing would fit their needs. There were (a lot) of presentations of these flowcharts, potential design screenshots and then from there, interactive and clickable prototypes before we settled on an early-access MVP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, we gathered early customer feedback and took an iterative approach to our build.<br><br>It\u2019s easy to assume we know what users want, but nothing beats actually hearing it straight from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><br>We made it a priority to involve customers from the start \u2014 talking to them, showing them what we were building, and asking for their honest input, with Compt customers and dozens of other teams who are trying to find a better way to deliver professional development.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The more we involved our customers in the process, the better our product became. Their insights kept us grounded and ensured we were solving real problems that made sense for our customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By focusing on getting the core functionality right and iterating based on direct feedback, we avoided building a solution that didn\u2019t solve the pain points our customers had. Instead, we kept it simple, collected feedback, and made sure our foundation was solid before layering on more complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visibility is key for high levels of utilization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the best benefits programs fall flat if employees don\u2019t know they exist. That sounds obvious, but it is easy to overlook.<br><br>We knew that making professional development funds and opportunities visible was crucial to getting people to use them. We made it a point to embed professional development where employees were already spending their time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means putting it front and center in the same platform they use to access other benefits (since Compt customers are also using a combination of our stipend programs, reward and recognition, or expense management).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The result we\u2019re hoping to see? No more hidden budgets or forgotten perks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>User experience was also a huge part of our approach. We want employees to not just see their professional development options but to actually feel excited to use them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every employee\u2019s needs and learning styles are different, and what\u2019s valuable to one person might be irrelevant to another. We made it possible for employees to choose the learning resources that worked for them, whether it was a specific course, a local workshop, or something else entirely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility isn\u2019t just a nice-to-have. It meant much higher engagement and utilization rates because it made the professional development options truly useful to each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce manual work for HR and managers through centralization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest hurdles we (and so many others) faced was the disjointed approval process. What we found was that everything was scattered across email threads, Slack, Teams, Google Forms, fillable PDFs, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This meant HR was often stuck playing detective to understand what had been approved or needed to be approved. We knew we needed to fix that by centralizing the entire approval workflow into one place.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>By putting everything in one system, we cut down on manual follow-ups and eliminated the chaos. For HR, this meant fewer manual tasks and reduced pressure to be the gatekeeper. No more being the &#8220;bad guy&#8221; telling employees what they can or can\u2019t spend on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managers benefited, too. They now have a clear view of pending approvals without having to chase down colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees also have a transparent workflow that lets them know exactly where their requests stand, which reduces frustration and confusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, <em>centralizing<\/em> the process makes professional development more <em>approachable<\/em> for everyone. No more scattered communication or endless back-and-forths. Just a clear, simple way to keep things moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce the barrier to entry for new products&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting early adopters on board quickly is critical when launching something new and gathering feedback. That\u2019s why we double down on making onboarding as smooth and simple as possible. This also means giving customers a white-glove experience from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>From a sales perspective, this could look like the team getting creative with contracts and pricing to remove any friction, but from a product perspective, it\u2019s all about getting as many people using your product at once so that you can iterate as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to keep the feedback loop tight and make sure customers feel like true partners as you refine and improve the product together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Align product features with company culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final piece in the puzzle might be the most important but the toughest to crack. Too often, companies treat learning and development as a one-size-fits-all solution\u2014a set course library, standard training library, and a hope that employees will just pick something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>However, we know that real impact comes from offering choices that are meaningful to each individual.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Our approach is different and built to reflect the core values that guide everything we do at Compt. That\u2019s personalization and inclusivity. When I think about building new features, I try to tie everything back to our mission, our values, what&#8217;s best for our users, and (of course) our company goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I care a lot about making sure this shows up in within <em>all <\/em>of our products at Compt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Whether it\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/lifestyle-benefits\/\"> lifestyle benefits<\/a> that are flexible for varying demographics, reward and recognition options outside of boring gift cards or trinkets collecting dust, or professional development options that empower employees to choose their own learning adventure, we want to make sure they can.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This level of personalization is core to how we designed the entire experience. We want employees to feel like their unique needs are understood and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it is no surprise that this same approach carries over to the organizations that see the most success with L&amp;D, which are the ones that adapt in real time, meeting employees where they are today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By embedding <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/podcast\/the-role-of-personalization-in-the-future-of-benefits-sabrina-greenwood-briggs\/\">personalization and inclusivity<\/a> into our professional development module, we\u2019re confident we\u2019ve aligned our product features with what truly drives growth and well-being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making professional development the norm for companies&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building this module taught us a lot about what employees and companies truly need to make professional development work. The key is clarity, visibility, personalization, and making the whole process as simple as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After speaking with countless customers and learning what really holds people back, one thing became clear. When companies invest in their employees\u2019 growth, it changes everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4.png\" alt=\"Professional development shouldn't feel like just another clunky checkbox or confusing approval process. It's the center of what makes a company thrive.\" class=\"wp-image-16549 lazyload\" style=\"width:717px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4.png\" alt=\"Professional development shouldn't feel like just another clunky checkbox or confusing approval process. 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