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Where proposal professionals sharpen their craft

ProposalExperts.org is an invite-only global community for bid managers, proposal writers, capture leads, and business development professionals. We keep the bar high so the conversations stay valuable.

Invite only. Membership requires a referral from a current member or review by our admissions committee. We accept applications from working professionals in bid, proposal, capture, and BD roles.

4,500+

Vetted members

82

Countries represented

1,200+

Certified professionals

24

Regional chapters

Validate your expertise

Our three-tier certification program is recognized by employers across government contracting, enterprise sales, and consulting.

Foundation

PE-F Certification

For professionals entering the proposal field or formalizing existing skills.

  • Online proctored exam (90 min)
  • 50 multiple-choice questions
  • No experience requirement
  • Self-study materials included
$295 member / $450 non-member
Practitioner

PE-P Certification

For mid-career professionals managing proposals end-to-end.

  • Written exam + case study
  • 3+ years proposal experience
  • Portfolio of 2 proposals managed
  • Peer endorsement required
$595 member / $850 non-member
Professional

PE-Pro Certification

For senior leaders shaping proposal strategy and building teams.

  • Panel interview + strategic assessment
  • 7+ years in bid/proposal roles
  • Demonstrated thought leadership
  • Mentorship commitment
$1,100 member only
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Built by proposal people, for proposal people

Practical resources contributed and curated by our community of practitioners.

Connect locally, learn globally

24 chapters across 6 continents host regular meetups, workshops, and networking events.

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Upcoming events

Webinars, workshops, and conferences for proposal professionals at every career stage.

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Why professionals choose ProposalExperts

"I've been in proposals for 15 years and this is the first community where people actually get what I do. The PE-P certification helped me land a director role within six months."
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Rachel Torres
Director of Proposals, Booz Allen Hamilton
"The template library alone saved my team 40+ hours on our last federal pursuit. But it's the forums and mentorship that keep me renewing every year."
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James Mwangi
Capture Manager, Leidos
"As a solo proposal consultant, I was isolated. ProposalExperts gave me a network of peers I can bounce ideas off, refer work to, and learn from constantly."
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Sarah Kingsley
Independent Proposal Consultant
"We put our entire BD team through PE-F certification. It gave us a shared vocabulary and methodology that made our color reviews dramatically more productive."
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David Park
VP of Business Development, SAIC

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ProposalExperts is invite-only to maintain the quality of our community. Request an invitation or ask a current member to refer you.

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