GRT5005X - Comprehensive Grant Management and Readiness
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the grant lifecycle, from understanding the broader grant ecosystem to developing a tailored grants program. Students will learn to identify and match funding opportunities with specific needs, assess organizational and individual readiness, and navigate site visits, all while building the skills needed to collaborate effectively with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) for funded research projects.
Key Benefits
- Fully online and self-paced program
- Acquire essential skills in Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Open to all levels, no prior experience necessary
- Credits stackable towards academic degrees
- No textbooks or additional materials needed
- Part of a comprehensive series of six courses leading to a professional Grant Writing certificate
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1 - Understanding the Grant Ecosystem
- Unit 2 - Matching Funding Resources with Specific Needs
- Unit 3 - Organizational and Individual Readiness
- Unit 4 - Site visits
- Unit 5 - Building Out a Comprehensive Grants Program
- Unit 6 - Working with the IRB for Funded Research Projects
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the grant ecosystem to identify key stakeholders, funding sources, and trends influencing grant opportunities.
- Evaluate potential funding resources and align them with specific organizational or project needs to maximize grant success.
- Assess organizational and individual readiness to determine strengths and gaps in capacity for pursuing and managing grant funding.
- Plan and conduct effective site visits, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic communication to build strong relationships with funders.
- Navigate the process of working with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements for funded research projects.
Requirements to Enroll
All learners are eligible to enroll in GRT5005X: Working with the IRB for Funded Research Projects. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED
Estimated Time to Completion
6 Hours
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 30 days from the date of their enrollment.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successfully completing the GRT5005X: Comprehensive Grant Management and Readiness course, learners will receive a National University Workforce Community Education Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion. Furthermore, upon completing all five Grant Writing courses, learners will be conferred with an official National University Workforce Community Education Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
How to Access My Course
After enrollment allow up to 24 hours for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click the drop down next to “Login”, then click “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- Once logged into your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Grant Writing Certificate : Grant Writing Certificate