
EXPERT TRAINING FOR NGO AND CHARITY PROFESSIONALS
Build the skills to write stronger international grant proposals
Professional and practical online grant writing courses for NGOs, charities, fundraising, and development professionals who want stronger and more effective funding applications, and career progression.
Study online with video lessons, downloadable workbooks, and clear guidance towards certificate registration.
Practical online learning
Video-based training supported by downloadable course workbooks.


Designed for development work
Training shaped around NGOs,
charities, fundraising, and
international development contexts.

Clear certificated pathway
Guidance is provided on ITOL
registration for individuals seeking
professional qualifications.
Courses
Choose Your Grant Writing Course
Start with the Professional Certificate if you are building your foundation. Choose the Advanced Professional Certificate if you already have experience and want to strengthen your skills in more technical grant writing.
THE PROFESSIONAL COURSE
Professional Certificate in International Grant Writing
A structured foundation to the principles and essentials of writing stronger international grant proposals.
Best for:
NGOs, charities, fundraising, and development professionals who want to build strong a foundation in international grant writing.
Includes:
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Video lessons
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Downloadable workbook
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Online course access
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Multiple choice test
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Accreditation by ITOL (Institute of Training and Occupational Learning) UK
THE ADVANCED COURSE
Advanced Professional Certificate in International Grant Writing
An advanced technical programme for individuals who want to develop stronger projects, strategy, structure, and confidence.
Best for:
Professionals with some grant writing, fundraising, programme, or NGO experience or who have completed the Professional Certificate course.
Includes:
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Video lessons
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Downloadable workbook
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Online course access
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Multiple choice test
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Accreditation by ITOL (Institute of Training and Occupational Learning) UK
"I just watched your video on Adapting Grant Writing during Covid and want to express my deep gratitude for the simple yet very rich way in which you put together the video. Your vast experience and commitment to helping small NGOs is very evident.
God bless and keep up the good work."
― Henry Gwani,
Africa Capacity
Specially developed for people working towards real funding outcomes
Potentia Global courses are designed for individuals who need practical grant writing skills they can apply in NGOs, charities, fundraising, and development settings.
This training is suitable if you are:
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Working in an NGO, charity, or community organisation
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Responsible for grant applications or donor acqusition
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Moving into the fundraising or development sector
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Supporting international projects or programmes
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Looking for a structured way to improve your grant writing skills
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Seeking meaningful career progression
Simple online learning, with clear next steps
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Choose your course
Read the course page and select the certificate programme that best fits your needs.
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Register and pay securely
Follow the enrolment path on the course page and complete payment through PayPal.
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Access your training
Study the video lessons online and use the downloadable workbook to support your learning.
Certificate note: Students enrolling on the certificate courses will be guided through the registration process and final assessment.
ABOUT POTENTIA GLOBAL
Training Shaped by 25 Years' Experience in Fundraising and NGO Development
Potentia Global builds on the experience of Oxford Academy for NGO Development, offering practical online training for individuals working in NGOs, charities, fundraising, and international development contexts.
The focus is simple: clear teaching, useful resources, and skills that lead to stronger grant applications and an enhanced professional career path.
I am writing to appreciate you for the simple and most effective approach you use in making learning easier and most interesting at all times. I was able to go through two topics: "How to Develop Project Objectives" & "Writing the Project Rationale in Funding Applications".
- NGO Nigeria


