The APMP Certification programme is the only globally recognised professional qualification designed specifically for proposal management professionals. This training workshop helps candidates prepare for the APMP Foundation level examination. It covers all the content as approved by the APMP (www.apmp.org).

The workshop is aimed at those who have worked in a bids or proposals environment for at least a year (this is an entry requirement for the exam) as well as experienced bid managers who wish to progress to the APMP Practitioner and APMP Professional levels.

Content and Structure

The workshop will lead you through APMP's syllabus, maximising your chance of passing. The course covers each of the five APMP key competency areas in turn:     1. Information Research and Management     2. Scheduling     3. Development     4. Management     5. Sales Orientation

This is a live online version of the workshop that has previously only been run in a face-to-face format for the APMP ANZ Chapter. This online workshop is run as a Zoom meeting over two half days (from 12:00pm to 3:30pm AEDT each day). Links for each day, as well as PDF version of a course workbook (the slides), will be emailed separately just prior to the workshop. 

At the end of the workshop (on Day 2), you will sit the online Foundation exam. The exam is a one hour, 75 question, multiple choice format. You can also sit the exam later in your own time if you prefer.

Pricing

The price for this workshop and exam is AUD$800 plus GST and the Eventbrite booking fee. Please note that APMP membership is a prerequisite for being able to register at this price. Your APMP membership number will be required during the booking process. This price includes the APMP exam fee which is AUD$550.(Note: credit card payment may attract an additional transaction fee - check with your bank.) 

The following is NOT included in the cost of the workshop:

1. APMP membership: This can be purchased separately online at www.apmp.org (USD$160).  

2. APMP Foundation Proposal Guide: This is the recommended (but not mandatory) text for the course and is based on the APMP Body of Knowledge. The Guide can be purchased on-line from www.apmp.org in either PDF or hardcopy versions. Whilst the hardcopy is printed and shipped from Australia for our region, please still allow a couple of weeks for shipping. 

Workshop Presenter

The workshop is presented by BidWrite's co-founder, Nigel Dennis. Nigel has arguably done more to shape the landscape of bidding professionalism in the region than any other person. He started the APMP Australia New Zealand Chapter in 2008 and was the first Australian to achieve APMP Professional certification. In 2015 he was inducted as an APMP Fellow for services to the profession. He is the only Australian with this honour and one of only 101 people worldwide. With degrees in engineering and business, and with bidding experience of 26 years, he is a strong advocate for development of the proposal profession.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your place at no cost up to 7 days in advance; you'll receive a full refund of all the costs other than EventBrite's booking fee.

If you cancel less than 7 days before the event, no refund is payable but you're welcome, at no cost, to nominate a colleague to attend in your place.

Minimum registration numbers apply, but a full refund will be processed if the course does not proceed for any reason. A decision to cancel the workshop due to insufficient numbers will be made two weeks prior to the workshop date.