Signature APMP Certifications
APMP offers its members the world’s first, best, and only industry-recognized certification program for professionals working in a bid and proposal environment. APMP certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating bid, proposal, and capture competency.
Earning APMP certification demonstrates your:
- Personal commitment to this career and profession.
- Business development capabilities.
- Commitment to industry best practices.
- Mission to underscore the importance of the bid and proposal management role in your organisation.
APMP certification will help you gain the respect and credibility of your peers, clients, and organisations. In some cases, it can help you earn more money or pursue new career opportunities.
Signature APMP Certifications
See which level of APMP Certification you can achieve, based on your industry experience. The Bid/Proposal Foundation, Practitioner, and Professional levels build on the prior level, and everyone must start at the Foundation level before advancing to the next level. The Foundation level is not required for the Capture Practitioner certification
Bid/Proposal Foundation Certification
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices.
Bid/Proposal Practitioner Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to apply best practices and lead others in their use.
Capture Practitioner Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to apply best practices and lead others in their use.
Bid/Proposal Professional Certification
Demonstrates significant contributions to an organization and/or the profession, as well as proven leadership and communications skills.
Proposal professionals with 1 to 3 years of experience
Proposal professionals with 3 to 7 years of experience
At least 3 years of experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields
Proposal professionals with 7 or more years of experience
APMP Micro-Certifications
It takes more than one person to win or retain business. APMP offers micro-certifications in a variety of roles that are important to bid and proposal professionals.
Executive Summaries Micro-Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to create compelling executive summaries.
Bid & Proposal Writing Micro-Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to write compelling bids and proposal
Graphics Micro-Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to create impactful and effective graphics for bids and proposals.
Competitive Price To Win Micro-Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to develop a Competitive Price To Win
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields require
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields required
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields required
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields required