What is Foundation Level certification?

Foundation Level certification demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of best practices for proposal and bid management and is a commitment to your own professional development.
APMP Foundation Level certification is the entry level for the APMP certification programme

About APMP certification

APMP Certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating proposal management competency, offering the only industry-recognised certification program for bid and proposal professionals.

  • Demonstrates personal commitment to your career and profession.

  • Improves business development capabilities and skill sets.

  • Creates a focus on best practices.

  • Fosters respect and credibility among peers, clients, and organisational leaders.

  • Reinforces bid and proposal management as an important role in an organisation.

Why learn with BidCraft?

You’ll be learning with people who've passed the Foundation exam, so we can share the best tips and practicalities to help you become exam-ready

  • Experience

    We've extensive real-world bid and proposal experience so we can guide you through what’s behind the exam questions.

  • Flexibility

    Learn at your own pace, where and when you want and on any device. Dip in and out around bid deadlines – you’re in control.

  • Live Q&A

    If you have questions, you can talk to us live and in discussion groups. You'll not be left on your own.

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Am I eligible?

Foundation Certification is designed for professionals who are relatively new to the bid and proposal environment. To achieve Foundation Certification, you must:

  • have at least 1 year of experience in a bid and proposal environment

  • provide a reference to confirm your experience

  • pass the Foundation Certification exam

  • You don't need to be an APMP member but the difference in cost for non-members is more than the cost of membership (hint)

How am I assessed?

The Foundation exam tests your knowledge of proposal and bid management best practices in 22 entry and early career competencies.

  • 1-hour open book exam (online only because of COVID-19)

  • 75 multiple choice questions

  • 56% pass mark (42 out of 75)

Course curriculum

Here’s your chance to help shape the course. Watch the introduction video and then just fill-in a short survey. We’ll use the feedback to build the course around you!

    1. A message from your instructor

    2. Help shape the course

    3. Next steps

About this course

  • 4 x £70.50
  • 3 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

What's included?

You get access to an integrated e-learning system that gives you a long list of benefits. It’s a lot of bang for your buck.

  • A free taster lesson so you can try before you buy

  • A diverse range of learning formats including video, screencasts, text, surveys, and quizzes

  • 90 days of unlimited access to the whole course content

  • Tips and advice from people with extensive bid and proposal experience who’ve also taken and passed the exam

  • Practical advice on sample exam questions

  • Discussion groups to learn with others

  • Live Q&A to answer any burning questions

  • A course workbook with checklists and tips for you to download

Your own course workbook to download

We’ll give you a free workbook to support any self-directed study. The workbook contains useful guidance, checklists, and space to scribble notes and record actions. Of course, you don’t have to use it – we won’t be marking your homework – but we think it'll help.
Front cover of your course workbook with Dave

FAQ

  • Is it an open-book exam?

    Yes. You're allowed to use APMP's Foundation Study Guide and Glossary of Terms.

  • Where can I find the resources and information I need to study for the exam?

    This course will include lessons that cover the key syllabus topics in the exam. We also advise that you read the recommended sections of APMP’s Body of Knowledge, which is available to APMP members at www.apmp.org.

  • If I take this course does it mean that I’m guaranteed to pass the exam?

    There are no guarantees in life but taking this course will help you to be as prepared as you possibly can. We’ve sat and passed the exam, so we can show you what to expect, what you need to know, and what it’ll be like.

  • What happens if I don't pass the exam?

    If you fail you may have to wait six months to register for and retake the exam. Appeals are handled on an individual case basis.

  • Can I take a practice exam?

    Unlike the Practitioner Level there are no sample exams to practice. This course will guide you through the syllabus and everything else you need to become exam-ready.

  • Who administers the exams?

    The APMP certification programme is administered by The APM Group Ltd. APMG is a leading accreditation, certification and qualification organisation recognised internationally by government agencies.

  • How much does the exam cost?

    Check out APMP’s published pricelist for the latest information, including news of special limited period discounts, at https://www.apmp.org/page/AccreditPriceList.

  • Do I need to maintain my certification?

    Certification will remain valid as long as you record ongoing professional development activity in your personal profile on the APMP website. At the Foundation Level, you must record a minimum of 20 continuing education units (CEU) in every two-year period following your qualification.

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