HSX1999X Grant Writing
Course Description
This Grant Writing online certificate program is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the essentials in writing or acquiring grants for private, public, or government use. If you are thinking of starting a business that utilizes grants, you will want to learn the essentials of writing, researching, obtaining and maintaining operations and strategies within the grant system. The Grant Writing Certificate consists of 10 modules geared to provide the essential information in a timely manner designed to fit busy, work, and family schedules. 300 hours.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Know the basics on how to research for and find available grants as well as how to begin the grant process.
- Understand the fundamental elements of a grant proposal such as the objectives, problems addressed, methodology, evaluation and assessments, budget and cover letter, as well as the members involved.
- Develop the skills needed to prepare professional, competitive, compelling, and successful grant proposals.
- Become proficient in the proposal format used by the vast majority of public foundations.
- Identify grant writing terms, potential sources of grants, and grant information.
- Know the roles and responsibilities of a non-profit board of directors and the management team.
- Use technical writing as a type of conversation as well as an interactive process that involves writers and readers who respond to one another.
- Learn how to create documents that use explanation, description, and intentional direction in order to persuade or direct your readers.
- Understand basic communication needs of students pursuing careers in a highly competitive world of Science, Education, Grant Writing, as well as various other high communication based careers.
- Become knowledgeable on the fundamentals of legal writing, including analytical reasoning and analysis as well as the importance of using legal authorities to support conclusions.
- Learn how to word, edit, proofread, and format basic documents for daily use within an office environment.
- Know how to form, maintain, and dissolve various business entities. Students will have a chance to prepare various documents related to entity formation and maintenance.
- Examine the essential aspects of fundraising and how to maximize fundraising opportunities.
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Course Fee: $2,395
To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.
