[rboyd]

buddy up with a teammate and buy each other's self-published courses

[ksaj]

This works. I used to teach penetration testing at a particular big blue TLA, and instead of reinventing the wheel, I teamed up with someone who had made a "General" version of the "Advanced" course I was teaching. We did a pretty good job of keeping each other's classes full.

[Jeremy1026]

I think the person you're replying to was suggesting OP embezzle their self-education budget into their pocket.

[ksaj]

Upon re-reading, I think you're right. Pretty obvious the second time around.