Professional Grant Writing Course
- Six Units From Funder Research to Submission
- Proposal Templates and Budget Worksheets Included
- Simple Online Exam with 99% Pass Rate
- 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee
- Lifetime Access, Learn at Your Own Pace
- Instant Access to Course Materials
- Priced in USD
Course Last Updated: January 2026
Here's What You'll Learn in our Professional Course
Unit One - Introduction to Grant Writing
- Understanding how the grant funding landscape works
- Exploring the different types of funders and what motivates them
- Learning what funders expect from professional grant writers
- Overview of the grant process from start to finish
- Setting yourself up for a successful grant writing journey
Unit Two - Finding the Right Funding Opportunities
- Conducting effective funder research using proven methods
- Evaluating whether an opportunity is worth pursuing
- Understanding funder priorities and how to align with them
- Building and organizing a prospect pipeline
- Knowing when to apply and when to walk away
Unit Three - Understanding Proposal Structure
- Breaking down the anatomy of a winning grant proposal
- Learning the purpose and flow of each core section
- Understanding how reviewers evaluate applications
- Recognizing common structural mistakes to avoid
- Adapting your approach for different formats and funders
Unit Four - Writing Compelling Narratives
- Crafting problem statements that demand attention
- Developing clear, outcomes-focused goals and objectives
- Describing your approach with clarity and confidence
- Demonstrating organizational credibility and capacity
- Balancing data with storytelling for maximum impact
Unit Five - Budgets and Supporting Materials
- Building budgets that are accurate, realistic, and persuasive
- Understanding common budget categories and terminology
- Creating timelines and work plans that inspire confidence
- Preparing strong supporting documents and attachments
- Ensuring consistency across all proposal components
Unit Six - Logic Models and Evaluation
- Understanding why funders prioritize measurement and outcomes
- Building logic models that clearly connect activities to impact
- Designing evaluation plans that satisfy funder requirements
- Communicating your approach to tracking success
- Using evaluation strategically to strengthen your proposals
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Seven - Federal Grants Decoded
- Demystifying the federal grant application process
- Navigating registration, compliance, and formatting requirements
- Breaking down complex funding announcements quickly
- Shortcuts for tackling lengthy government applications
- Checklists and templates for federal proposal success
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Eight - Foundation and Corporate Funding
- Understanding what private funders look for and how they differ
- Writing letters of inquiry that get responses
- Tailoring your approach for foundations and corporate giving
- Building funder relationships that lead to repeat funding
- Ready-to-use templates for private funding outreach
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Nine - The Review and Submission System
- A streamlined process for editing and polishing proposals
- Catching errors and strengthening weak spots quickly
- Final compliance checks before you hit submit
- Managing deadlines and submission portals with confidence
- Post-submission follow-up templates and best practices
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Ten - Launching Your Grant Writing Career
- Positioning yourself for roles or freelance opportunities
- Setting rates and structuring client relationships
- Managing multiple projects without dropping the ball
- Marketing yourself as a credible grant writing professional
- Tools and templates for running your grant writing business
Quick & Easy Online Grant Writing Exam
Next, you’ll complete a straightforward online exam to earn your Grant Writing Certification, officially qualifying you as a Certified Grant Writing Professional (C.G.W.P.) from the Professional Grant Writing Institute.
Professional Course Summary
Who This Certification Is For
Our Professional Grant Writing Certification course is designed for writers, nonprofit professionals, and career changers who want to master the art of winning grants. Whether you plan to work in-house for an organization or freelance as a consultant, this course gives you the skills funders expect to see.
Time Commitment
The curriculum includes approximately 30 hours of instruction, along with proposal templates and hands-on assignments that mirror real-world grant applications. Most students earn their certification within three to five weeks, but lifetime access means you can learn at whatever pace works for you.
Investment
$247 for lifetime access and certification.
Get Started, Risk Free.
If you don’t feel ready to write winning grant proposals after completing our program, we’ll give you your money back. Just email us within 30 days and we’ll refund the full cost within one working day. Guaranteed.
