Your manager has asked that you submit a request for professional development funds for an industry credential related to sustainability, business ethics, or operations management.

• Purpose: Briefly describe the purpose of selected credential from a business perspective. The following questions can be used to help guide your description:
  • What knowledge, skills, or expertise does it help recognize?
  • What fields or industries is it relevant to?
  • How widely known or recognized is it?
• Requirements: Identify the requirements for earning the credential. The following questions can be used to help guide response:
  • What is the financial cost for the credential?
  • What is an estimate of the time required to earn it?
  • What evidence needs to be provided to earn it, such as a portfolio, paperwork, exams, work experience, and so on?
  • Does the credential require renewal, and if so, how does one renew the credential?
• Career Benefits: Describe the general career benefits for both professionals and organizations related to the credential. The following questions can be used to help guide response:
  • How might the credential impact a job application, or the types of jobs you could reasonably apply to?
  • How might the credential impact pay or expected salary for a new role?
  • What specialized knowledge or skills would gain from earning the credential, and how might they benefit the organization?
  • Is the credential required or preferred for regulatory requirements organization must adhere to?

Topic	Response
Date of Request
Purpose of Opportunity
Funds Requested
Nonfinancial Requirements
Professional Benefits
Organizational Benefits