About APMP® Certification
Overview
Bid and Proposal Management Training and Certifications
Benefits of APMP® Certification
For Individuals
- Reinforce credibility and confidence with a certification and digital badge that reflects your level of expertise in crafting persuasive proposals.
- Unlock career advancement opportunities by demonstrating extensive knowledge around proposal management and application of best practices.
- Master a structured approach for effective Bid and Proposal Management.
- Gain access to the APMP Study Guides which contain advanced tools and resources for easy reference.
For Organizations
- Ensure every bid stands out from the rest.
- Helps organizations navigate the various challenges inherent to the bidding process such as meeting strict deadlines, waiting on internal approvals, and following strict compliance requirements.
- Provides organizations a framework for handling large proposals while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Helps teams prepare for more complex assignments by equipping them with the confidence and credibility to negotiate RFPs, ITTs and other procurement notices.
- Nurtures professionals into becoming future leaders by reinforcing strategic thinking, technical knowledge (logistics), and cross-functional collaboration.
Useful links
Useful links
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APMP Study Guides and Reports
Documentation
Documentation
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Choose your learning style
APMG is not a training provider. Please contact accredited training organization's listed on our website for prices and dates. Alternatively, you can self-study for an exam directly through APMG.
Pass the exam & receive a certificate
When you are ready to take your exam, book an online timeslot yourself with APMG, or your training organization may organize this for you. If you pass your exam APMG will issue you with a digital badge for you to share!
APMP® Certification levels
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Testimonials
A little over a year ago, I convinced my employer to move me from my Marketing Manager position (bidding part-time) to RFP & Diversity Programs Manager so I could concentrate on full-time bid sourcing and proposal management. Even though I have previous proposal experience, I have never worked on a proposal team and don’t have peers to brainstorm or learn from. I pursued certification to learn more about the industry and its standards and to take advantage of the community to share ideas. It has been extremely helpful to feel like I have a “team” behind me!
Pursuing this certification was important to me for a few reasons. By expanding my knowledge and learning current best practices, I can share this information and make important contributions to the team as it relates to proposal management. Also, with my original background in Sales and over the last year and half in Proposal Management, the training received has helped me to be able to mentor my colleagues on those best practices. As I have benefited from guidance of others all my life, I now can share what I have learned and assist my team in presenting the best product for my company and its customers.
Achieving the APMP Practitioner certification marks a significant milestone in my career, underscoring my dedication to the highest standards of proposal management. This qualification not only bolsters my professional standing but has provided me with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of proposal development and leadership. My motivation for pursuing this certification was to enrich my understanding and proficiency, ensuring my contributions are both impactful and aligned with public sector strategic objectives. I am eager to leverage the comprehensive insights and skills gained to bolster the Cabinet Office’s efforts in delivering exceptional governance and service to the public.
Achieving my APMP Practitioner Certification is an important milestone that demonstrates my commitment to excellence in proposal management and understanding of the industry's best practices. As someone who is process-driven, dedicated to continuous learning, and committed to delivering high-quality proposals, this achievement reflects my passion for my work and my desire to stay ahead of the competition. I am proud to have earned this certification, and I look forward to leveraging my knowledge and skills to drive our competitiveness in the industry.
Videos & Case studies
Videos
How to become a bid and proposal professional part 1
Case studies
APMP Certification Strengthens Bid Management at Amey
Empower Your Team. Win More Bids. Elevate Your Services.
APMP in the Defence and Space Sectors
Career Story: Business Development Manager and Bid Manager
Dell Technologies Apply Bid and Proposal Best Practices with APMP
Certification: APMP® - Bid and Proposal Management Certifications.
SFIA
This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
APMP Foundation
Selling up to level 3
Same as above plus Selling up to level 4
knowledge
APMP Practitioner
Selling up to level 4
Same as above plus Selling up to level 5
skills
APMP Capture Practitioner
Selling up to level 4
Same as above plus Selling up to level 5
competency
APMP Professional
Selling up to level 5
Same as above plus Selling up to level 6
knowledge
APMP Foundation
Selling up to level 3
Same as above plus Selling up to level 4
knowledge
APMP Practitioner
Selling up to level 4
Same as above plus Selling up to level 5
skills
APMP Capture Practitioner
Selling up to level 4
Same as above plus Selling up to level 5
competency
APMP Professional
Selling up to level 5
Same as above plus Selling up to level 6
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FAQs
APMP has one main manual supporting the qualification scheme, published by APMP, called the Body of Knowledge.
The APMP Body of Knowledge (BOK) is available to APMP members in good standing who are logged into the APMP website. Be sure you are signed in to access the APMP BOK.
APMP membership is not purchased or overseen by APMG.
For further information please visit the official APMP website.
There are no expiry dates on the certificates however candidates are expected to complete CEU credits each year to keep up to date and maintain certification. More information can be found on the APMP website.
The APMP Foundation exam is currently available in English & Japanese.
The APMP Practitioner & Capture Practitioner exams are currently available in English.
The Bid Practitioner Objective Test Examination (OTE) is designed to test the abilities of those candidates who are mostly involved in the practical activities associated with producing bid and proposal documents. The Capture Practitioner (OTE) is designed to test the practical application abilities of people who are mostly involved in coordinating the pursuit of complex business winning opportunities.
You can find out more on the APMP Micro-Certification Page.
- Provisional results: After completing the Foundation examination, candidates may receive provisional results either orally from the invigilator or on-screen at the end of an online exam.
- Official results: Once processed, official results, including a PDF breakdown of marks by syllabus area, are available in the APMG Candidate Portal. Results are issued as the total number of marks achieved.
- Processing time: Exam papers are usually marked immediately after the exam. APMG formally processes and confirms results via the Candidate Portal within 2 working days of receiving completed papers.
- Outstanding payments: In exceptional cases, results may be withheld until full payment has been received.
Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam, you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.
Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.
This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.
Once you have created an account with Credly, log into the account and accept your pending badge.
Candidates will be able to claim their digital badge and electronic certificate from the APMG Candidate Portal within two business days of their exam result being issued.
If you are sitting the examination through an Accredited Training Organization, the cost of the exam is generally included in the course fee. Please ensure you confirm with your training provider that the exam is included in these costs.
If you have selected a self-study option, please note that APMG-International uses a global pricing model for all exams. The examination fees for candidates attending a public exam centre are determined by the location where the exams are administered.
To find out the costs in your region, please refer to our examination portal or contact the APMG-International Service Desk (servicedesk@apmg-international.com).