APMP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
APMP offers its members the world’s first, best, and only industry-recognized certification program for professionals working in a tendering, bid, and proposal environment. APMP certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating tender, 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 tender and proposal management role in your organization.
APMP certification will help you gain the respect and credibility of your peers, clients, and organizations. In some cases, it can help you earn more money or pursue new career opportunities.
Signature Certification
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.
Proposal professionals with 1 to 3 years of experience
Bid/Proposal Practitioner Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to apply best practices and lead others in their use.
Proposal professionals with 3 to 7 years of experience
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 7 or more years of experience
Capture Practitioner Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to apply best practices and lead others in their use.
At least 3 years of experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields
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.
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields required
Bid & Proposal Writing Micro-Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to write compelling bids and proposals.
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields required
Graphics Micro-Certification
Demonstrates mastery of how to create impactful and effective graphics for bids and proposals.
No minimum experience in the capture, sales, bid, and/or proposal fields required
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 required