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Certification APMP Leadership Academy

Lead the Way to More Wins!

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with APMP's Leadership Academy.

Are you ready to transform your approach to leadership in the competitive world of bids and proposals? 

Look no further than the APMP Leadership Academy! 

Apply to join a 2025 class of our innovative leadership program for bid and proposal professionals like you! The APMP Leadership Academy is your opportunity to accelerate your career trajectory, give your earning potential a boost, and cement your status as a top-tier leader in the industry. 

Graduates of this hand-selected cohort will leave with all the expertise they need to be the best leaders they can be through a blend of intimate online classes and real-world implementation. Not only that, but they’ll be awarded a special credential to demonstrate their proven leadership acumen.  

Each cohort of the APMP Leadership Academy will be limited to ONLY 20 APMP members!

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What is the APMP Leadership Academy? 

  • The only comprehensive leadership program designed specifically for the bid and proposal industry. 
  • A six-month hybrid learning journey comprised of live-online learning, as well as offline learning milestones.  
  • Eight digestible modules exploring real-world, industry-specific learning scenarios. 
  • Designed to fit into the flow of your working life, with the opportunity to implement your learning into your workplace in real-time, regardless of your current position.
  • Graduates of the APMP Leadership Academy earn the APMP Leadership Certification (CL APMP). Members need to be in good standing and earn 20 CEUs/CPDs every two years to maintain the certification. Learn more here about maintaining APMP Certifications.

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What will you get from the APMP Leadership Academy? 

  • Cutting-edge professional development, where every aspect of the program is tailored to enable you to excel in the bid and proposal field. 
  • All the support and tools you need to build deep knowledge and broad understanding of critical leadership topics. 
  • The chance to build capabilities beyond the program with collaborative connections with fellow Academy Alumni. 
  • A prestigious and highly-respected industry certification to validate your commitment, passion and capabilities as a Bid and Proposal leader. 
  • 15 CEU/CPDs will be awarded to certified individuals who complete the Academy 

A short-term commitment...

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... A lifetime investment.

Leadership Academy Graduate:

With our core cohort-based program, you’ll get:

  • Eight live online, small-group sessions.
  • Offline learning milestones.
  • Our brand new, exclusive Leadership Certification.

495 USD

How can you apply?

The program is open to all APMP members!

Whether you’re an existing leader looking to revolutionize your leadership capabilities, or an aspiring leader looking to climb the career ladder, we welcome you to apply.

 

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Are you interested in continuing education in leadership in the bid and proposal profession?

I never want to be complacent in my career, so it has been beneficial to have this group of peers who are going through similar trials and tribulations in the proposal world on a day-to-day basis.
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Jill Zander, CF APMP
APMP has provided an incredible platform for seasoned individuals from the Proposal and Bid Management profession and young professionals who want to start their careers in this field.
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Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate
Without APMP, I would not have the tools or knowledge of the industry to have the career I have today and the success I have experienced.
Liz Megli
Liz Megli, CF APMP
APMP is an organization full of hardworking, enthusiastic professionals who are dedicated to promoting their industry and practicing their craft.
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Heather Finch, CF APMP
This was my first APMP event, and I was wholly impressed. The energy in the room reignited my passion for this industry, and I can't wait to get back to my team to implement what I have learned.
Brittany Guzman
Brittany Guzman, CF APMP
With this micro-certification and digital badge, I signal to my bid team and stakeholders that I am familiar with this topic. They can use me as their contact and "sparring partner," independent of RFPs.
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Norbert Thiemermann, CPP ES-M APMP
Being an active APMP certified practitioner allowed me to recognize my hidden potential multifold (40u40, BPC Awards, BPC Speaker) and give back to the profession through the APMP community.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP
During my association with APMP, I have been fortunate to have met and gathered wisdom from several industry stalwarts.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP
The time was a good investment, and I expect to reap benefits now and in the future!
Kelly Erickson
Kelly Erickson, CF APMP
Being a part of APMP, I get access to the knowledge and experience of great leaders and mentors from the community. I have learned a great deal from the webinars and conferences I attended on diverse topics from career progression in Proposal Management, trends (such as automation) in PreSales to achieving work-life balance, and handling burn-outs – all real-life experiences.
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Shubhada Kulkarni, CP APMP