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  • Market Research by University of California, Davis
    Market Research
    University of California, Davis
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    Rated 4.5 out of five stars. 878 reviews
    4.5(878)
    52k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • English for Research Publication Purposes by Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
    English for Research Publication Purposes
    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
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    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 951 reviews
    4.6(951)
    73k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
  • Business Writing by University of Colorado Boulder
    Business Writing
    University of Colorado Boulder
    COURSE
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    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 3157 reviews
    4.8(3,157)
    100k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Better Business Writing in English by Georgia Institute of Technology
    Better Business Writing in English
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    COURSE
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    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 359 reviews
    4.7(359)
    60k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research by University of California, Davis
    Research Proposal: Initiating Research
    University of California, Davis
    COURSE
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    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 632 reviews
    4.6(632)
    39k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    High-Impact Business Writing
    University of California, Irvine
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    Rated 4.5 out of five stars. 3134 reviews
    4.5(3,134)
    160k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
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    Academic Literacy
    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
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    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 349 reviews
    4.6(349)
    30k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    Business English: Meetings
    University of Washington
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    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 733 reviews
    4.8(733)
    70k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    Major and Principal Gifts
    University of California, Davis
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    Rated 4.4 out of five stars. 13 reviews
    4.4(13)
    1.9k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
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    Content Strategy for Professionals: Expanding Your Content’s Reach
    Northwestern University
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    Rated 4.5 out of five stars. 183 reviews
    4.5(183)
    9.4k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
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    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone
    University of Toronto
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    Rated 4.9 out of five stars. 193 reviews
    4.9(193)
    8.9k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
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    Grant Proposal
    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
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    Rated 4.5 out of five stars. 77 reviews
    4.5(77)
    14k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    Content Strategy for Professionals: Ensuring Your Content's Impact
    Northwestern University
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    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 151 reviews
    4.6(151)
    10k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
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    Content Strategy for Professionals: Capstone Project
    Northwestern University
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    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 47 reviews
    4.7(47)
    1.8k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    Esports Management Capstone Project
    University of California, Irvine
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    Rated 4.4 out of five stars. 30 reviews
    4.4(30)
    Beginner LevelBeginner
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    Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent
    University of Colorado System
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    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 124 reviews
    4.8(124)
    8.8k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    Create Sales Proposal Presentations with Google Slides
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    Beginner LevelBeginner
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    Content Strategy for Professionals
    Northwestern University
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    Rated 4.6 out of five stars. 703 reviews
    4.6(703)
    37k students
    Beginner LevelBeginner
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    Business English
    Arizona State University
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    Rated 4.7 out of five stars. 1803 reviews
    4.7(1,803)
    88k students
    Intermediate LevelIntermediate
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    Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors
    University of Pennsylvania
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    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 613 reviews
    4.8(613)
    55k students
    Mixed LevelMixed
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular proposal writing courses

  • Market Research: University of California, Davis
  • English for Research Publication Purposes: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
  • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Academic Literacy: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
  • Business English: Meetings: University of Washington
  • Major and Principal Gifts: University of California, Davis
  • Content Strategy for Professionals: Expanding Your Content’s Reach: Northwestern University

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Frequently Asked Questions about Proposal Writing

  • Proposal writing is the process of applying for funding grants for a specific cause or purpose. Typical applicants include nonprofit organizations, academic researchers, and educational or cultural institutions, and typical grant-making institutions include government agencies, public or private foundations, and philanthropic trusts.

    Proposals usually include a description of the problem to be solved, a statement of objectives and goals, project planning details, and a budget. Grants can be very competitive, and a professional, well-written proposal can play a critical role in convincing grant-makers to fund a project.

  • Proposal writing skills are important for careers in any field that relies on public or private fundraising for their work. Common examples of jobs in this area include roles in fundraising and development at non-profit organizations as well as researchers in science and academia.

    Grant writing can also be a full-time job for those with the passion and skills to write for a cause. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some grant writers are employed full-time by large non-profit organizations or charities, while others may be self-employed and work for a variety of smaller clients. These professionals help their clients by researching grant programs aligned with their needs as well as writing and submitting proposals for funding.

  • Yes! Coursera offers courses and Specializations to help your proposal writing skills, including courses in business English and writing that can strengthen your communication skills regardless of whether you are a native speaker or learning English as a second language. These courses are presented by top-ranked institutions like the University of Washington, the University of California, Davis, and the University of Colorado Boulder, and taught by faculty who will help you develop confidence and clarity in your writing.

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