Hi [MANAGER'S NAME],

I've found an online course called Refactoring 1, and I'd like to request your approval to enroll.

This course focuses on practical techniques for safely improving code design, even in fragile or hard-to-change codebases. It addresses common pain points that slow our delivery and increase risk, such as:

• Fear of breaking things when making changes
• Difficulty knowing where to start improving messy or fragile code
• Time lost chasing down issues after "simple" changes
• Design decay that makes each new feature harder to add
• Legacy areas of the system that everyone avoids touching

By learning structured, safe refactoring practices, I'll be able to:

• Change the design of untestable code so it can be tested
• Reduce the risk of defects when working in critical code
• Improve maintainability in areas we currently struggle with
• Help accelerate delivery by preventing rework and firefighting
• Confidently change the design of our most risky code

The course is a 3-day live, interactive workshop taught by Max Guernsey, a senior consultant with over 25 years of software development and coaching experience. It's delivered online via Zoom, so there are no travel costs.

The cost is $1,200 USD.

I believe the skills I'll bring back will directly improve my ability to contribute to [CURRENT PROJECT OR BUSINESS GOAL].

Thank you for considering this request. I'd be happy to provide more details if you'd like.

Best,
[YOUR NAME]