What you will learn:

Start Now And Learn The Grant Writing Consultant Interactive Online Course 

Good grant writing consultants are always in demand. Learn how you can use a basic knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an expert in the red-hot grant consulting field.

Your instructor, a national grant consulting veteran, will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions that you can use to start your own home-based business. You'll learn what services to offer, how to find clients, and how to set your fees.

This is one field where your creative writing skills can literally touch thousands of people and make a true difference in their quality of life.

Course Fast Facts:

• Learn Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Online Course in only 6 weeks
• Approximately only 2 to 4 hours per week of study is required
• This course is delivered 100% on-line and is accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
• Instructors lead each course and you will be able to interact with them and ask questions
• You can study from home or at work at your own pace in your own time
• You can download printer friendly course material or save for viewing off line
• You will be awarded a certificate at completion of this course

How is The Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Online Course Studied?

Upon enrolment an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device. New courses start every month to ensure that we have the correct ratio of students to tutors available, please ensure you select a starting date when you go through our shopping cart, at checkout. The course is easy to follow and understand.

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will become a qualified Trainer. You will also be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

The Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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There are 12 units of study

Learn what a grants consultant does 

In this lesson, you'll learn about the credentials and skills needed to become a successful grant writing consultant. You'll also learn how to use your grant writing skills in both the nonprofit for-profit sectors to generate cash flow for your new business. Step-by-step, this first lesson teaches you what business structures and services to consider as you develop your grant writing consulting business.

Learn where to find the resources to help you succeed

In this lesson, we'll talk about how to choose the office resources you need to succeed as a grant writing consultant. You’ll learn how to find training to sharpen your skills and we'll explore top reference materials used by leading grant writing consultants. You’ll also learn how to keep your new business afloat by carefully allocating your funds for the right tools of the trade.

Learn how to set up an efficient home office

In this lesson, you'll learn how to set up an efficient work area and plan your first day as a paid grant writing consultant. You’ll also learn how to turn a living or storage area of your home into productive workspace. It's important to have an organized area where you can manage your revenue-producing projects from start to finish, and this lesson will show you how to get it set up.

Learn how to link experience with grant writing projects

In this lesson, we'll begin to assess your grant writing experience, knowledge, and skills. You’ll learn how to use your job experience to target clients and how to expand your services beyond writing proposals. This lesson is about linking your experience with paying projects-making money for what you love to do, day after day.

Learn how to set client fees

This is perhaps the most important of all our lessons. You are well on your way to becoming a successful grant writing consultant-managing your own business. This lesson will teach you how to set marketable fees for each of the services you offer so you’ll make money as a grant writing consultant-regardless of where you live or the state of the economy. You’ll learn how to set your fees based on your costs, expertise, and project type, and we'll discuss when to adjust your fees so you still make a profit. Most importantly, I’ll show you where to draw the line and just say no to a prospective client.

Learn how to market your consulting services

In this lesson, you'll learn how to market and promote your grant writing consulting business. You’ll also learn how to take some critical pre-marketing steps, including writing a marketing plan.

Learn how to develop consulting opportunities

This lesson will teach your how to search for and develop consulting opportunities. You’ll learn how to use the Internet and newspapers to find new clients, and how to present your services so effectively that clients will hire you sight unseen.

Learn how to write contractual agreements

In this lesson, you'll learn how to write contractual agreements. We’ll review basic contract language and the different types of contractual agreements to help you understand the purpose and limitations of a written contract. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to create a contract template so you can quickly draft a contractual services agreement ready for signatories.

Learn which types of projects bring in quick money

This lesson will teach you how to start cash flowing into your new business within the first 90 days. We'll talk about how to differentiate between piece of cake projects and “like pulling teeth” projects. You’ll learn which types of projects bring in quick money. And you’ll also learn how to discern between projects that are best for novices to take on at business start-up and those best handled by veteran grant writers.

Learn how to build an expert reputation

In this lesson, you'll learn how to build a reputation as an expert grant writing consultant. We'll explore Internet resources that will help you keep abreast of emerging trends. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to implement a three-step plan that will help you to (1) expand your knowledge, (2) exceed your clients' expectations, and (3) make your skills and services visible.

Learn how to manage multiple projects

At this point, you are nearing the finish line for Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant. In this lesson, you'll learn how to manage more than one project at a time so you can become more profitable. This lesson covers it all: How to ask yourself the right questions to accurately calculate project timeframes; how to organize and prioritize your projects; even how to develop work habits that will help you meet deadlines when you’re working on multiple projects.

Learn how and when to expand your business

Our last lesson will teach you how to recognize the signs of business growth and the steps to take before planning for business expansion. You’ll learn some strategic planning steps that will help you stay on top of small business trends, as well as stay on top of your competitors.

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

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