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    Learn proposal writing for securing funding and support. Understand how to structure, write, and present compelling proposals.

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Arranging for Songwriters

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Revising

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      High-Impact Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Writing Effective Technical Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Writing and Editing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Writing, Typography, Multimedia, Proofreading, Design Elements And Principles, GitHub, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Better Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

      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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Music Composition: Starting a Piece

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
    • Arranging for Songwriters: Berklee
    • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
    • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
    • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System

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