Make the case to attend

Use the prewritten email below to request approval to attend Professional Development Day.

The return on investment

• Immediate application: Practical tools and ideas that can be used on current projects.
• Stronger delivery: Insights that support better planning, risk management, and execution.
• Shared learning: Key takeaways brought back and shared with the broader team.
• Credential maintenance: PDUs earned help maintain PMI certifications already valued by the organization.

Subject: Request to attend PMI Western Idaho Professional Development Day

Dear [Supervisor’s name],

I’m writing to request approval to attend the 2026 PMI® Western Idaho Professional Development Day .

This is the largest annual gathering of project, program, and portfolio professionals in Western Idaho. It’s a focused, one-day event centered on real-world project challenges and practical solutions.

The event takes place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Boise State University.

From an organizational perspective, attending provides a clear return on investment:

• I’ll bring back tools and approaches that can be applied immediately to our current projects.
• Sessions focus on improving delivery, managing risk, and strengthening stakeholder communication.
• I’ll share an executive summary with key takeaways and recommendations relevant to our work.
• I’m happy to host a short lunch-and-learn so the broader team benefits from the insights gained.

As a holder of [insert PMI certification(s)], I can also earn professional development units (PDUs) that help maintain my certification(s), protecting the investment already made in my role.

Thank you for considering this request. I’m confident this event will deliver value back to our organization.

Sincerely,
[Your name]