What is APMP certification?

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/