Recipient Name & TitleRecipient Street AddressCity, Province, Postal Code

Date:

Dear Recipient Name:

Re: Professional Development Opportunity in Calgary, Alberta

Please accept this letter of request for approval to attend the Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) 2019 Professional Development Symposium (PDS). This professional development event will take place on November 4, 2019 at WinSport Canada. Participation in this professional development symposium is the first step to staying informed in order to continuously deliver value to our organization, clients and stakeholders.

I have reviewed the conference program and educational opportunities and feel the return on the investment would be of major benefit to our organization, as the event aligns directly with the priorities of our team, including [insert your priorities here].

As a [insert your title or role here – e.g.: Project Manager, Program Manager, Manager, etc.] I recognize the value in professional development and an ongoing commitment to education. Attending this event also offers an opportunity to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) which benefits my accreditation as a PMP.

A one-day symposium pass includes:

Over 7 hours of educational sessions that I can choose to participate in, selecting from over 16 professionally-facilitated sessions, earning up to 6.25 Professional Development Units (PDUs);

Direct interaction and engagement with program speakers and session facilitators who are considered leaders in Canadian and international business and project management fields;

Access to customized programming that is specific to my career and development objectives as a [insert role/job title – e.g.: Project Manager, Program Manager, Business Unit Manager, etc.];

Interaction and networking with other leading project professionals from across southern Alberta, representing nearly every key industry in the province;

Networking opportunities with peers to discuss best practices, ideas and shared learning

I am seeking approval for the below registration fee to attend this learning opportunity.

[please select the pricing option below that best suits you]

PMI-SAC Member Registration: $599 – includes one full day of programming, meals, attendance at all networking events, delegate bag, and access to speaker presentations and conference materials after the event.

Non-Member Registration: $699 – includes one full day of programming, meals, attendance at all networking events, delegate bag, and access to speaker presentations and conference materials after the event.

Student Pass: $100 – available only to students registered at a recognized post-secondary institution. Proof of registration will be required.

All-Access Video: $79 (Add-on for delegates only) – Speaker presentations will be recorded and available for up to 90 days after the event, offering a chance to earn a total of 18.25 PDUs.

Funding Request

The funding request for attendance at this professional development event is as follows:

Conference Fee: $XXXAll-Access Video: $XXXTransportation: $XXXTOTAL: $XXX

Upon my return from this event, other members in our organization will also be able to benefit as I will meet with the team to relay recommendations, learnings and any applicable action items. I will also prepare and circulate a detailed actionable Symposium Report as well as speaker presentation slide decks which I will review with our team as well.

Thank you for reviewing this proposal to attend the 2019 PMI-SAC Professional Development Symposium as an investment in both our organizational project management program and my continued professional development.

Sincerely,

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