Moving on from foundation

Completion of the practitioner PPAQ can seem a daunting task. Richard presents some of the APMP tools, tips and support available in setting out to achieve the next level of accreditation.

This presentation will provide you with a clear plan towards completion of your PPAQ and achieving practitioner accreditation. It will show the essential steps required and methods of achieving the next level. The session will cover:

Overview of APMP accreditation, including current and future plans of APMP; why do Practitioner? The business case; the practitioner process (PPAQ, costs & timing); support - APMP website; APMP on-line tutorial; quick start & completion workshops at conference; mentors; ATO offerings, tools & tips; preparing for the PPAQ - taking the first steps; doing a self assessment; filling the gaps (where more experience is needed); reaching out for support - UK mentors.

About Richard Bannon

As the education and accreditation member of the APMP UK board, Richard Bannon continually seeks new ways to add value to membership of the Association in these areas. He gained professional accreditation in 2009, having achieved practitioner-level a year earlier and foundation-level in 2005. He is now a mentor to members working towards practitioner level. Having been a proposal manager for several decades, Richard now works earlier in the capture cycle supporting Lockheed Martin bid teams preparing for proposals. His mission as part of capture operations is to increase the probability of wins by ensuring that proper preparation prevents poor proposal performance.