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    Learn grant writing techniques for securing funding. Understand how to research, write, and submit successful grant proposals.

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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Model View Controller, Authentications, Application Servers, Application Security, Scalability, Software Architecture, System Monitoring, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Storytelling, World History, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JSON, Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Package and Software Management, Routing Protocols, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, ASP.NET, Secure Coding, Encryption, .NET Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Data Modelling in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Report Writing, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un Storyboard en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Team Oriented, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Writing, Presentations

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Packt

      Selenium WebDriver Advanced - Complete Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Software Versioning, JUnit, Software Testing, Test Case, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Apache Maven, Verification And Validation, Debugging

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Technical Communication, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Technical Writing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: Important Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Language Learning, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Grammar, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Telling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions: Board Infinity
    • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
    • The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe: Dartmouth College
    • Learn Node.js: Scrimba
    • Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET: Packt
    • Data Modelling in Power BI: Simplilearn
    • Crea un Storyboard en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Selenium WebDriver Advanced - Complete Framework: Packt
    • Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication: Packt

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Writing

    Grant writing is the process of crafting, formatting, and submitting proposals for grant applications. The proposals are intended to secure funding for individuals or organizations such as nonprofits and businesses.‎

    Whether you’re aiming to secure funding for non-profits, research, or personal projects, having a clear goal when learning grant writing is essential. Regularly practicing writing proposals improves your clarity and persuasiveness. Join communities like Grant Professionals Association or Reddit’s r/nonprofit can provide resources and networks. Work on real projects by drafting proposals for hypothetical or actual programs.‎

    Grant writers need many of the same traits as traditional writers: a knack for forming narratives, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to sit at a computer for long periods of time. Timeliness and organizational skills are essential for hitting important deadlines. Curiosity is also an ideal trait for a grant writer since you'll need to learn about different organizations and industries, especially if you work freelance. Persistence is another useful trait as you'll occasionally have to deal with some level of rejection.‎

    Grant writers lend their skills to a wide range of organizations in need of funding. As a grant writer, your job will consist of researching potential sources of funding, working with a client to gather necessary documents, and drafting and submitting proposals. Grant writers may work full-time with an organization or work freelance, writing for various clients on a short-term basis. If you take the freelance path, you'll also spend some of your time searching for new clients and getting up to speed on their organizations. As of 2021, grant writers earn an average base pay of $51,395 in the US, according to Glassdoor.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to the basics of fundraising and nonprofit organizations. Courses that focus on business writing, grammar, and punctuation, can help you enhance writing skills so you can communicate clearly and effectively with clients and in proposals. Learn to draft, edit, and submit high-quality proposals as well.‎

    Online Grant Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Grant Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of Grant Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Grant Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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