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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.

1,000+

Vetted members

34

Countries represented

280+

Certified professionals

12

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. All resources are available to members through our private Slack and member portal.

Connect locally, learn globally

12 chapters across 5 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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Laura E.
Director of Proposals, defense sector
"The template library alone saved my team 40+ hours on our last federal pursuit. But it's the Slack community and mentorship that keep me renewing every year."
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James M.
Capture Manager, GovCon
"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 K.
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 P.
VP of Business Development, enterprise IT

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