Professional Certificate in Grant Writing
100% ONLINE & SELF-PACED
Flexible learning to balance family, work, and school
ALIGNED WITH GPCI
Prepare for the Grant Professionals Certification exam
Learn to Effectively Write and Manage Grant Applications That Get Results
The grant writing certificate program is designed to advance your knowledge and skills in grant writing and management. Gain a holistic understanding of grant management, from identifying opportunities to project implementation. Learn to craft, construct, and submit effective grant applications that increase your chances of success. Discover key tips, techniques, and strategies to frame your project, write a convincing case, and enhance your messaging with funders. This program also prepares you to sit for the Grant Professionals Certification offered by the Grant Professionals Certificate Institute.
Professional Certificate in Grant Writing Key Benefits
- Learn to effectively manage grants from start to finish, including searching for opportunities, submitting applications, and overseeing grant management.
- Prepare for Grant Professional Certification with an approved program from the Grant Professionals Certifications Institute.
- Learn to manage complex grant applications and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understand and apply various strategies for designing effective programs, evaluating persuasive writing techniques, and building partnerships with funders.
- Automatically earn 4.5 credits toward NU’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Cost and Time to Complete
- 5 courses
- 2 months estimated completion based on 7 hours per week
- $850 for full certificate or $175 per course.
Potential Career Outcomes
As organizations and government agencies increasingly rely on grants to fund their projects and programs, skilled grant writers are needed. The Grant Writing Certificate Program can expand your career potential by enhancing your grant writing proficiency and boosting your credibility in the field.
As an added incentive, completion of the Professional Certificate in Grant Writing earns you 4.5 credits toward a Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree, saving you time and money.
Certificate Curriculum
GRT5001X: Grant Preparation: Research & Planning
GRT5002X Grant Writing 101: Designing and Developing Grant Proposals
GRT5003X Ethics, Cultural Competency, & Professionalism
GRT5004X You Won the Grant…Now What? Managing Grants Effectively
GRT5005X: Comprehensive Grant Management and Readiness
Master the Art of Grant Writing
The Grant Writing certificate program empowers you to become a proficient and strategic grant writer equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to secure funding for meaningful projects and programs.
- 100% self-paced program
- Comprehensive grant writing and management program to help learners develop their skills from entry-level to advanced grant management.
- Stackable for academic degree credit
- Alignment with Grant Professionals Certification Institute requirements
Enrollment Details
To speak to a Professional and Continuing Education Program Coordinator about this certificate, please email [email protected] or call 805-200-2332.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this program, you’ll develop comprehensive skills to manage grants at every stage, including learning how to research opportunities, design proposals, create budgets, and write persuasively. The program also covers ethics and cultural competency and prepares you for managing complex applications such as federal, state, and foundation grants. Additionally, it prepares you for the Grant Professional Certification through an approved course by the Grant Professionals Certifications Institute.
This certificate is asynchronous, offered 100% online, and is self-paced.
The self-paced certificate can be completed in two months, working approximately 7 hours per week.
This program is designed for individuals interested in grant writing, especially those in industries such as nonprofit organizations, charities, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, local government, and animal welfare. It is ideal for teachers, faculty, administrative staff, executive directors, and other leaders who have grant writing embedded into their responsibilities in these settings.
While it is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, it is not a mandatory requirement for enrollment.
Courses are $150 each or $850 for the full certificate.
Students can enroll anytime by clicking here and completing the registration steps.