Yes, I attended ________________________________ in ________ (month) and (if applicable, continue listing) _______________________ in __________ (month). My employer paid my registration fees. I would have attended at my own expense, however, because these courses were valuable to improving my productivity.
OR
No, not in the past year, but at other times in the past I’ve attended seminars and workshops on ________________ and ________________ given by various organizations in the field. Because there are so many seminars available, it’s important to be careful in making a selection. Otherwise, there would be no time left to apply what is learned.
Because I’m selective, I always get something out of every educational program I attend. If a program is offered that would help me improve my knowledge or ability in my work, I’d attend on my own time and at my own expense.