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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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking

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    University of Washington

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments

  • Status: Free Trial

    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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    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 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

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Proofreading, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness, Business Writing, Engineering Management, Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Status: Free Trial

    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

  • Status: Free Trial

    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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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Responsible AI, Sales, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Communication, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies

  • Status: Free Trial

    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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    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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