Certification and Accreditation

Certification

Shipley University offers two types of certification for business development professionals seeking to validate their learning and competency in key areas. The two certification levels are:

• Basic – Completion of 10 learning units from Shipley courses or equivalent courses (6 core units in capture, proposal management, and proposal development/writing; plus 4 elective units) Courses equivalent in learning objectives, quality, and hands-on learning are considered for credit.
• Advanced – Demonstrated expertise in a specific business development area such as “Capture Management” CM) or “Proposal Management” (PM) through APMP’s accreditation program. Professionals who are Basic Certified and who achieve the highest level of APMP Accreditation qualify for Advanced Certification in Proposal Management from Shipley University.



• Certification in Capture Management allows Capture and Opportunity Managers and other business development professionals to validate their experience and credentials and is offered exclusively from Shipley Associates.

APMP Accreditation

As the first global Approved Training Organization (ATO) through the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), Shipley offers coaching sessions for business development professionals seeking accreditation from APMP.

Coaching sessions for preparation for the Foundation Level APMP Accreditation exam are provided by Shipley in three formats:

• Online, self-paced training (e-learning) – This option allows you to learn at your own pace wherever you have internet access. The course includes a sample exam and access to the study guide with all necessary reference material. Click here for more online learning information.
• Live, classroom coaching – As an Approved Training Organization, Shipley can come to your company’s location to conduct a coaching session and administer the Foundation Level exam.
• Webinars for distance learning – Shipley can conduct live, real-time webinars for your employees across the globe to help prepare professionals for the Foundation Level exam.

Questions? Contact Shipley