Grant writing courses can help you learn how to create compelling proposals, understand funding sources, and develop budgets that align with project goals. You can build skills in persuasive writing, research techniques, and effective communication with stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools like grant management software and budgeting templates, which help streamline the application process and ensure that your proposals meet the specific requirements of funding organizations.

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Business Administration, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Functional Testing, Root Cause Analysis, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, User Experience, Problem Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Integration Testing, Application Development, Network Troubleshooting, Investigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Data Integrity, PostgreSQL, Conceptual Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Automation, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Debugging, Statistical Programming, SQL, Statistical Methods, Report Writing, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Access, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Team Building, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Prioritization, Business Writing, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Project Scoping, Market Analysis, Supply Chain, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Business Research, Data Collection, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Business Writing, Salesforce, Writing, Productivity, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales Enablement, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Responsible AI, User Flows, User Experience Design, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks