Training classes and Certifications - Opinions on how to take each class

I would consider myself very experienced as far as hands on work, and managing VMware products goes. To the point where I just need the class to make sure I have the credit for the cert. The Stanley course is cheap, and it gives me the credit, then I can go take the tests afterwards. This would be all out of my own pocket, but that's only about $400 total, not bad.

I've taken the ICM 5.1 class already about 2.5 years ago, so I have the ICM Credit, but I would need to take the "Whats new" course if I went the "Official" route.

I got an email today saying I've been accepted into the Stanley course for June. However, today my boss sent me an email saying he has VMware Training units he needs to use and to let me know what I want to take. So my question is, should I do the Stanley course and get the VCP on my own and use my corporate training for something more expensive? Or should I just use this training credit towards the official path?