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1. Overview An important part of any career is professional development.
Profession
OverviewAn important part of any career is professional development. Professional
development can consist of attending conferences, taking additional courses, reading
professional texts, or earning industry credentials. Many workplaces not only encourage
professional development, but also provide employees with funds to be used for this
purpose. Use what you have learned about relevant credentials in your course resources to
complete this assignment.PromptYour manager has asked that you submit a request for
professional development funds for an industry credential related to sustainability,
business ethics, or operations management. Select one of the credentials covered in your
course resources or a relevant credential you find online that meets your manager’s
requirements. Explore the purpose, requirements, and career benefits of the credential,
then complete the request using the Module Eight Assignment Template Word
Document.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Purpose: Briefly
describe the purpose of your 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 your 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
your response:How might the credential impact a job application, or the types of jobs you
could reasonably apply to?How might the credential impact your pay or expected salary for
a new role?What specialized knowledge or skills would you gain from earning the
credential, and how might they benefit the organization?Is the credential required or
preferred for regulatory requirements your organization must adhere to?Guidelines for
SubmissionSubmit the completed Module Eight Assignment Template. Sources should be
cited according to APA style.