Reimbursement request letter

Hi [Manager's name],

I'd like to request approval for a professional development purchase from The Build, an online training program focused on AI systems for communications professionals.

What it is: The Build is a hands-on course platform where communications professionals learn to build AI-powered systems using Claude Code. Each course results in a working system that can be used immediately in daily work — media list builders, coverage analyzers, pitch writers, spokesperson prep tools, and more.

What's included:

• Courses I can take individually, each building a specific AI tool for communications work
• The first course (The First Build) is free, so I can validate the approach before requesting reimbursement
• A private dashboard with one-click access to every tool I build through the courses

Cost: [$150 for one course / $300 for two / etc. — adjust to what you're requesting]. This is a one-time purchase — there's no subscription to renew — and it's less than the cost of a single conference registration or one day of external consulting.

Why it's relevant to my role: AI is rapidly changing how communications teams operate. This program would help me [build tools that automate media research / streamline our coverage reporting / improve our pitch targeting / describe your specific use case]. Rather than paying for expensive third-party AI tools, I'd be building custom solutions tailored to our team's specific needs.

Expected outcomes:

• Reduced time spent on [manual media research / coverage tracking / report creation / your task]
• Custom AI systems built specifically for our workflows, not generic off-the-shelf products
• Practical AI skills that apply across all communications functions

The subscription can be categorized under professional development or L&D. I'm happy to share what I build with the broader team and present learnings in a team meeting.

Would you be open to approving this? I can share more details or set up a quick call to discuss.