You are studying for a qualification, and would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, ask for some tome off to complete a qualification, suggest what will you do later at work if you have time off,say how will the qualification helps your job or company.

Dear James, I am writing

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to seek a fortnight off at work starting from the 7th of April to

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of April. I have 10 days of annual leave balance which I have saved to be utilised at

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particular time. As you are already aware that I am engaged in Oracle courses to attain certification, I have to submit a project for the final exam to be Oracle certified and I need

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break to complete the project. Despite

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being absent from the job, I will be available for taking emergency phone calls and

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attend client meetings.

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, I endeavour to perform on weekends and extend my weekday working hours to compensate

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talked to Sim and Joe, my colleagues, who have agreed to undertake a part of my work in the meantime. In

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way, my absence would not impact the work negatively but, would be beneficial for the company in terms that I would be another Oracle certified employee.

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, the fusion training which our team was recently discussing

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, I can be a perfect volunteer to lead here as I believe by the time I should be capable of. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to receiving your approval for the leave. Yours sincerely, Lady Gaga