What is APMP certification?

APMP offers the world’s first, best and only industry-recognised certification program for professionals working in a bid and proposal environment. APMP certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating proposal management competency, offering the world’s only industry-recognised certification program for bid and proposal professionals. The certification programme:

1. Demonstrates personal commitment to your career and profession.
   
2. Improves business development capabilities and skill sets.
   
3. Creates a focus on best practices.
   
4. Fosters respect and credibility among peers, clients, and organisational leaders.
   
5. Reinforces bid and proposal management as an important role in an organisation.
   

See which level of APMP Certification you can achieve, based on your industry experience. Each level builds on the prior level, and everyone must start at Foundation before advancing to Practitioner and Professional.

If you're a proposal professional with	You should have	Which means
1 to 3 years of experience		Foundation certification demonstrates an extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices.
3 to 7 years of experience		Practitioner certification demonstrates a mastery of how to apply best practices and lead others in their use.
More than 7 years of experience		Professional certification demonstrates significant contributions to an organisation and/or the profession, as well as proven leadership and communications skills.

To learn more about APMP certification, including APMP Capture Practitioner and other APMP micro-certifications, visit:

1. https://www.apmp.org/certification/
   

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• Who can answer my questions about certification?

  The APMP UK Chief Professional Progression Officer can answer your certification questions.  To ask your question, use the submit a ticket button at the bottom of the APMP UK Help Centre website. For Product Name, choose "Certification". For ...

• How much does APMP certification cost?

  Prices for all levels of certification can be found at https://www.apmp.org/page/AccreditPriceList. Please note that these prices are for the examination only, and do not include any training.

• How do I know what to study for APMP certification?

  The APMP Body of Knowledge (included in the APMP membership) contains the best practice that forms the basis of all levels of APMP certification. The certification syllabus has a matrix showing which areas of the Body of Knowledge are applicable to ...

• Can I skip APMP Foundation certification? I have over 5 years of experience

  No. The core certification programme must be completed in order. The Foundation certification tests your knowledge of APMP best practice, while Practitioner certification tests your understanding of how to use that best practice. The Professional ...

• Where can I find training for APMP certification?

  To achieve certification at Foundation, Practitioner or Capture Practitioner level, you have the option for self-study or enrol with an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). APMP UK values the network of ATOs, and the contribution they make to ...