Proposal Writing

Proposal writing is a crucial skill that involves creating a compelling pitch for a project, service, or idea, typically within a business or academic context. Coursera's proposal writing catalogue equips you with the ability to draft persuasive, clear, and concise proposals. You'll learn to effectively communicate your ideas, design a structured and well-researched proposal, and understand the nuances of different proposal types. This includes grant proposals, business proposals, research proposals, and more. You'll also grasp the importance of tailoring your proposal to your audience and master techniques for presenting your proposal convincingly. All of these components will significantly enhance your impact in any professional or academic setting.
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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Proposal Writing

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    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Business Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Writing, Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Report Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Language Competency, Editing

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    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Staff Management, Decision Making

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Report Writing

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    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Concision, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience, Planning

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    Michigan State University

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Content Creation

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Business Analysis, Decision Making

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    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Proofreading, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Writing, Editing, Grammar, Target Audience, Professionalism

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Research Reports, Business Research, Market Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Proofreading, Editing, Analytical Skills

  • Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis

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