> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/plan/professional-development/create-an-event-proposal.md).

# Create an Event Proposal

Learn how to create a new professional development event proposal in PEARS.

An event proposal captures all the details about a professional development opportunity, including who it is for, what it covers, and who to contact. On the same form, you will add one or more occurrences before submitting it for review.

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#### Navigate to Professional Development

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Plan** menu in the top navigation bar and click **Professional Development**.
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#### Click Add

Click the **Proposed Events** tab, then click the **Add** button to open the **Add Proposed Event** form.

![Screenshot: The Proposed Events tab of the Professional Development page showing the list of proposed events and the Add button](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5d4483987766972fc802d43c85bb1733be3ed8cc%2Fpd-event-proposal-add-button.png?alt=media)
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#### Enter a Title

In the **Title** **\*** field, enter a descriptive name for this professional development event.
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#### Select a Level

In the **Level** **\*** field, select the appropriate level for this event:

* **Basic** — Introductory or foundational content.
* **Advanced** — In-depth content for experienced participants.
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#### Select a Contact User

In the **Contact user** **\*** field, select the primary contact person for this event. This is the person participants should reach out to with questions.
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#### Enter a Contact Phone Number

In the **Contact phone** **\*** field, enter the phone number for the contact person.
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#### Select Core Competencies

In the **Core competencies** **\*** field, select one or more competencies that this event addresses. The available competencies are filtered based on your organization.
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#### Select Program Areas

In the **Program areas** **\*** field, select the program area(s) that apply to this event.
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#### Enter a Description

In the **Description** **\*** field, provide a detailed description of the event. Use the rich text editor to format the content as needed.
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#### Enter Objectives

In the **Objectives** **\*** field, describe the learning objectives for participants. Use the rich text editor to format the content as needed.
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#### Enter the Audience

In the **Audience** **\*** field, describe the intended audience for this event. Use the rich text editor to format the content as needed.
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#### Add Event Times and Save

Below the proposal fields, complete the **Event Times** section with at least one occurrence, as described in [Add Event Occurrences](/plan/professional-development/add-event-occurrences.md). Leave **Ready to submit?** set to **No** to keep the proposal as a draft, or see [Submit for Review](/plan/professional-development/submit-for-review.md). Then click **Save**.

![Screenshot: The Add Proposed Event form showing the Title, Level, Contact user, Contact phone, Core competencies, and Program areas fields](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1b70917f26cd0405e0d1e15a7b7a719e436efb23%2Fpd-event-proposal-form.png?alt=media)
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