To: NAME / [Department] 

From: ACCOUNT_FIRST_NAME ACCOUNT_LAST_NAME ACCOUNT_JOB_TITLE / [Department]

Subject: Request for [Training] / [Development Program]

Date: 28 December 2024

As the [position] for [Company], I am required to maintain my professional skills and keep up to date with any new developments in [field]. 

May I have your permission to attend [Name of development program / Convention] on [dates]? This is an excellent [development program / convention] with the theme on [topic]. As per the [program / agenda], there will be various [presentations / trainings] on [practical use of theory / equipment etc.]. Of particular interest to us is [topic / session], which will feature [topic that would be useful to employer].

The [program / convention] will run for [number] days [in City] [and is suitable for my level]. Through this program, I will be able to [describe the outline of the program and what you would learn], as well as network with others in the industry, which would definitely help me to do my job better. [I am more than happy to [produce a report / give a presentation / summary / update] about the topics upon my return.]

[The program only runs [once per year] and it would be a shame to miss the opportunity.] The costs of the program is [amount] [and I estimate my expenses would amount to [amount], for travel, hotel, meals etc]. I honestly think it is worth the amount as it will help [me to learn about [topics] to do my job better / the company get a deeper insight into [topics]]. 

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