APMP Foundation-level Certification is the entry-level for the APMP Certification Program. Candidates who would like to pursue a Practitioner-level Certification must begin at this level.
The APMP Practitioner OTE assesses the knowledge and skills that demonstrate proficiency in proposal and bid management based on the APMP Competency Framework and Syllabus.
The APMP Capture Practitioner OTE assesses the knowledge and skills that demonstrate proficiency in proposal and bid management based on the APMP Competency Framework and Syllabus.
The APMP Professional-Level Certification demonstrates significant contributions to an organization and/or the profession, as well as proven leadership and communications skills.
APMP Foundation-level Certification is the entry level for the APMP Certification Program. Candidates who would like to pursue a Practitioner-level Certification must begin at this level.
The exam tests your knowledge of proposal and bid management best practices in 22 entry-level and early career competencies. The exam is:
The exam is timed, and the candidate has up to 60 minutes to answer all questions.
APMP Members: $425 / Nonmembers: $780
*APMP pricing is in USD. To discover alternative currencies in which Certification Fees may be paid, please visit the website of our Independent examining body, APMG.
You may study for the APMP’s Foundation Level exam by following as many of these recommended study aids that you are comfortable with.
After reviewing the Study Guide and Glossary, you may practice the exam online by visiting this webpage and selecting "APMP Foundation" from the dropdown menu.
You may take the exam by choosing one of these options:
If you have any other questions about the Foundation exam, contact [email protected] .
The Practitioner OTE is a 2.5-hour, online exam that involves:
Candidates for the Practitioner-level certification must be APMP members in good standing and have earned the APMP Foundation-level Certification.
Candidates must also have at least three years of experience in the bid and proposal field.
APMP Members Only: $425
*APMP pricing is in USD. To discover alternative currencies in which Certification Fees may be paid, please visit the website of our Independent examining body, APMG.
Read the APMP Practitioner OTE Preparation Guide (version 4.0) to learn more about:
After reviewing the Preparation Guide, you may practice for the exam online. It is a 2.5-hour exam, just like the real exam, and will help you understand the layout and OTE exam nuances. You can take the sample exam by visiting this webpage and selecting "APMP Practitioner" from the dropdown menu.
After reading the guide and taking the practice exam, you will need to schedule a time to sit for the exam.
Click the button below, then on the page that opens find APMP's Practitioner exam in the left column:
If you have additional questions on the APMP Practitioner OTE that are not answered in the Preparation Guide, please reach out to us.
The Capture Practitioner OTE is for anyone who is out seeking business, doing business development, and is pursuing new business. It is a 2.5-hour, online exam for Capture / Opportunity / BD / Pursuit that involves:
Candidates for the Capture Practitioner-level certification must:
APMP Members Only: $425
*APMP pricing is in USD. To discover alternative currencies in which Certification Fees may be paid, please visit the website of our Independent examining body, APMG.
Before you begin preparing for the exam, you will need to submit a completed Capture Practitioner Examination Application. Complete the form, then scan and submit via the APMG portal site, which is listed at the bottom of the application.
Read the APMP Opportunity & Capture Practitioner OTE Preparation Guide (version 4.0) edition for Opportunity/Capture Managers to learn more about:
After reviewing the Preparation Guide, you may practice the exam online. It is a 2.5-hour exam, just like the real exam, and will help you understand the layout and OTE exam nuances. You can take the sample exam by visiting this webpage and selecting "APMP Capture Practitioner" from the dropdown menu.
After reading the guide and taking the practice exam, you will need to schedule a time to sit for the exam.
Click the button below, then on the page that opens find APMP's Practitioner exam in the left column:
If you have additional questions on the APMP Capture Practitioner OTE that are not answered in the Preparation Guide, please email [email protected] .
Professional-level Certification demonstrates to peers, clients, and organizations that:
The Professional Certification level is appropriate for senior bid and proposal managers and BD professionals with 7 or more years in the profession and have experience in leadership, thought leadership, and senior stakeholder management.
To earn your APMP Professional certification, qualify by making a significant impact in your own organization or in one of APMP’s business development communities. You must document and present that impact to a panel of assessors, demonstrating superior leadership, senior stakeholder engagement and management, and communications skills.
To earn Professional Certification you must:
APMP Members Only: $900
*APMP pricing is in USD. To discover alternative currencies in which Certification Fees may be paid, please visit the website of our Independent examining body, APMG.
Select a reference who knows you professionally and can rate your leadership skills on pre-defined statements related to the questionnaire.
Prepare your Proposal Professional Impact Paper (PPIP) using the PPIP Template and following the Standards and Guidelines. As a leader, you are expected to be able to design, develop, prepare and rehearse your presentation without requiring a great deal of mentoring or advice from the APMP Assessors.
Your presentation is limited to 12 slides. You are expected to demonstrate the use of the best practices documented in the APMP BoK for Developing and Delivering Presentations and Graphics and Action Captions within your slide set.
Submit your PPIP submit directly to the Chief Examiner, [email protected] , for assessment and attach a copy of your payment receipt. The subject line should use the syntax: [First Name]
After your PPIP is assessed, you may be invited to present the impact to a panel of assessors, via conference call or in person. The assessors will evaluate your communications skills against prescribed standards. After your presentation, you will be asked 4 behavioral and leadership questions, which will be provided to you in advance, with the standards for answering. After the interview, the panel will immediately prepare evaluation scores and confirm your results.
Your impact must represent a significant professional achievement that demonstrates your business development commitment and initiative. The impact must illustrate the sustainable improvement in areas such as customer interaction, proposal and bid management, individual or organizational development, processes, or infrastructure improvement. It must represent a project where you were personally responsible and successfully demonstrated that your organization, a client’s organization, or the proposal profession had a quantifiable gain.
Activities associated with your day-to-day job are not eligible for your professional impact, which must reach beyond your normal activities and assignments. Be sure you pick the right subject and follow the Standards and Guidelines listed in the document below:
This collection of documents provides general information and support for the Certification Program Professional level.
