Band 6+: you are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. write a letter to your manager. in your letter: ask for some time off to complete the qualification. suggest what would you do later at work if you have time off. say how your qualification will help your job or company.

Dear Mr Jones,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request a casual leave, to enable me focus on my final qualifying examinations. I am currently taking an online certificate course in management and leadership at the rivers state university, and the final examination is at the physical campus.

I am requesting a month off work, starting August 29th, 2024, to resume back September 25th, 2024. Despite my absence, work will continue smoothly because I have assigned projects to my subordinates to cover for that duration.

If I am granted this time off duty, I will work an unpaid extra time for the next month, reviewing all the assigned work to make sure the company is not at loss due to my absence.

The skills learnt in this course will, however, improve my leadership skills as a new manager resulting in high productivity; thereby increasing the company’s turn-over.

I will appreciate if my request is approved.

Yours sincerely,

Bella Obokparo Akpabio.