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Learn proposal writing for securing funding and support. Understand how to structure, write, and present compelling proposals.

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    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Literacy, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    512 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    High-Impact Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    UX writing para principiantes

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project: Writing a Research Paper

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Style Guides

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    476 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular proposal writing courses

  • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • UX writing para principiantes: UBITS
  • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University

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