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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    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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    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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    University of Colorado Boulder

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

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    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Social Skills, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

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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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    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Internal Communications, Systems Thinking, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, Procurement, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Leadership, Operations Management, Communication, Business, Team Management

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    University of Washington

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, English Language, Office Procedures, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Scheduling

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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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    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Generative AI, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Personalization, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Collateral, Proposal Writing, Forecasting

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    Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Business Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Proposal Writing, Performance Review

  • 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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