Proposal Writing | The Corporate Training School

Description

A good proposal doesn't just outline what product or service you would like to create or deliver. It does so in such a way that the reader feels it is the only logical choice. Your participants will explore the proposal writing process including the most common types of proposals.

The Proposal Writing course will take you through each step of the proposal writing process, from understanding why you are writing a proposal; to gathering information; to writing and proofreading; through to creating the final, professional product

Course Curriculum

Introduction
- Course Objectives ..
Module 1
- Understanding Proposals ..
- What is a Proposal? ..
- The Proposal Writing Process ..
- Types of Proposals ..
- About Requests for Proposals ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 2
- Beginning the Proposal Writing Process ..
- Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience ..
- Performing a Needs Analysis ..
- Writing the Goal Statement ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 3
- Preparing An Outline ..
- A General Format ..
- Special Sections ..
- Creating a Framework ..
- Getting Down to Details ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 4
- Finding Facts ..
- Identifying Resources ..
- Using the Internet as a Resource ..
- Organizing Your Information ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 5
- Writing Skills (I) ..
- Spelling and Grammar ..
- Working With Words ..
- Constructing Sentences ..
- Persuasive Writing ..
- Mastering Voice ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 6
- Writing Skills (II) ..
- Creating Paragraphs ..
- Creating Strong Transitions ..
- Building to Conclusions ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 7
- Writing the Proposal ..
- Educating the Evaluator ..
- Ghosting the Competition ..
- Using Illustrations ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 8
- Checking for Readability ..
- Checking for Clarity ..
- Reading for Your Audience ..
- Using the Readability Index ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 9
- Proofreading and Editing ..
- Proofreading Like a Pro ..
- Editing Techniques ..
- Checking the Facts ..
- The Power of Peer Review ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Module 10
- Adding the Final Touches ..
- Our Top Typesetting Tips ..
- Achieving a Professional Look and Feel ..
- Creating the Final Package ..
- Knowledge Check ..
Assessment
- Post-Test ..