How to Convince Your Employer to Fund Your Learning
Investing in professional growth is key to staying ahead in the business events industry. If you’re looking to enroll in a PCMA Event Leadership Institute (ELI) course, securing employer support can make a big difference. To help, we’ve crafted a request template you can use to ask for funding approval.
Use the request below to start the conversation and take the next step in your career development!
Subject: Request for Approval to Participate in PCMA ELI Course
Dear [Boss’s Name],
I’m reaching out to request your approval for funding to enroll in [Course Name] with the PCMA Event Leadership Institute (ELI). This course will provide valuable, specialized training that aligns directly with my role and our team’s strategic goals.
By participating in this program, I will:
- Gain industry-leading expertise – The course covers [key topics], equipping me with the latest knowledge and best practices that I can immediately apply to our work.
- Enhance efficiency and innovation – I’ll develop skills that will help optimize strategies for [relevant company initiatives] and drive greater impact in our projects.
- Share insights with the team – After completing the course, I will compile key takeaways and actionable recommendations to ensure our entire team benefits from this learning.
The total cost of the course is $XXX, and enrollment is open through [Date]. Given the value this training will bring to our work, I’d love to discuss how we can make this investment possible. Group rates are also available for multiple enrollments if other team members are interested in taking this or other courses.
Please let me know if we can set up a time to go over any questions you may have. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to your thoughts.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
