APMP Foundation
With this course you'll learn how to prepare for and pass APMP's Foundation Level certification. To make life easier, you can book the exam through us as well.
APMP certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating bid and proposal management competency, offering the only industry-recognised certification programme 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.
This course is brilliant for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the bidding process , knowing the BOK and importantly passing the exam. Your self-study...
Read MoreThis course is brilliant for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the bidding process , knowing the BOK and importantly passing the exam. Your self-study lectures were suitable for my busy schedule and you also provided extra live classes. You made registering for the exam stress free and you were always on hand to help. Without you I wouldn't have passed. Thank you so much! I will certainly return for the next set of courses for my career in Bid Writing!
Read LessThis is a very easy-to-follow course, with lots of detail to take on board. Great to see how some of it already mirrors what we are doing, but even better t...
Read MoreThis is a very easy-to-follow course, with lots of detail to take on board. Great to see how some of it already mirrors what we are doing, but even better to identify gaps in what we do and improve. This is a must-do course for any business serious in winning bids.
Read Less... well-constructed at the right level of detail, interesting and well-presented. Using APMP terminology, it covers the entire Business Development lifecyc...
Read More... well-constructed at the right level of detail, interesting and well-presented. Using APMP terminology, it covers the entire Business Development lifecycle - Roles, Activities, Tools - comprehensively, clearly and succinctly. So, as well as being an ideal companion for anyone preparing for the APMP Foundation exam, it's also a useful tool for anyone new to bidding who wants an overview of how it should be done, and for the more experinced practitioner looking for a refresher course in the basics. Excellent!
Read LessFoundation 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
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Introducing the Foundation syllabus competencies
Introduction
Sales participation
Opportunity/capture plan development
Test your learning
Schedule development
Test your learning
Introduction
Opportunity qualification
Winning price development
Teaming partner identification
Proposal strategy development
Executive summary development
Content plan development
Requirements Identification
Compliance checklist development
Persuasive writing - Part 1
Persuasive writing - Part 2
Persuasive writing - Part 3
Persuasive writing - Part 4
Graphics development
Test your learning - Part 1
Test your learning - Part 2
Introduction
Process management
Review management
Kick-off meeting management
Risk Management
Production management
Lessons learned analysis and management
Virtual team management
Test your learning - Part 1
Test your learning - Part 2
Introduction
Information gathering
Knowledge management
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Congrats! Now go pass that exam...
Before you go...
You can buy the course on its own or with the exam included. Sometimes monthly payments are better, so we offer that, too. There are no additional booking fees and the price includes tax - bring as many bags onboard as you like!
£285.00
Course-only (£237.50 ex VAT)
3 easy payments of £95.00
Course only (inc VAT)
£535.00
Course + exam (member)
£715.00
Course + exam (non-member)
APMP membership and exam fees
To give you the full picture, here are the fees for joining APMP and sitting the exam. These are out of our control, but we’ve shown them here to help you budget.
You don’t need to be an APMP member to sit the exam, but it’s cheaper if you are.
The exam costs £250 for APMP members or £430 for non-members. Prices are subject to change, so keep an eye out for the latest info here. VAT is included in the exam price.
Standard APMP membership costs $160 USD per annum or $80 for students and retirees. You can find more info about membership by clicking here.
The combined cost of annual membership and paying for the exam is £375 (depending on exchange rates) compared to £430 for non-members. Bargain!
The Foundation Study Guide
50 lessons covering the whole Foundation syllabus
7-hours of learning (excluding the live Zoom calls)
1 year of unlimited instant access to the whole course content
A diverse range of lesson formats including video, text, surveys, and tests
Sample exam questions
Live Q&A and discussion groups to learn with others
Progress tracking via your student dashboard
A free course workbook with checklists and tips to download
No, 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).
Yes. You're allowed to use APMP's Foundation Study Guide and Glossary of Terms, as well as your BidCraft course workbook.
Foundation is a 1hr multiple-choice exam, with 75 questions. You need to get 42 marks to pass. We tell you more in the free lesson.
This course covers the syllabus topics that are tested by the exam. We also recommend that you read the Foundation Study Guide and Glossary of Terms, which are available to APMP members at www.apmp.org. We include a pdf of the Study Guide as well in case you want a local copy.
Yes. You can take the practice exam by visiting https://sampleexams.apmg-international.com/Marlin/SamplePapers.aspx and selecting "APMP Foundation" from the dropdown menu.
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.
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.
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.
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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