Proposal Writing Training Class List

Want to improve your proposal win rate?

* All of our training classes qualify for APMP continuing education units (CEUs) *

Want to improve your win rate when responding to RFPs from other businesses or from state and local government agencies? Want proposal writing training that works? We can help.

Our proposal writing training classes are skills-based, heavy on practical (not pie-in-the-sky) advice, provide lots of actionable and easy to implement recommendations, and include tons of examples. If you want proposal instruction that really works, that includes practices and lessons you can implement today, please contact Dave Seibert at David.Seibert@ProposalBestPractices.com.

Open enrollment proposal training webinars

Differentiating Your Solution: How to Write Differentiators That Make a Difference

In competitive markets, your ability to differentiate your solution is often a key factor in determining whether someone chooses you or a competitor. Despite this, proposal writers often struggle to identify the best differentiators and articulate them effectively. This is why we developed this class.

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Proposal Win Rates: How to Calculate and Use Them to Improve Company Performance

Proposal win rates can help you improve the performance of your business development effort. But you have to choose the right ratios to calculate, you have to know how to interpret them, and you have to know how to use them in your business. This webinar shows you how.

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Proposal Writing Best Practices: The Six Most Fundamental Best Practices All Writers Should Master

This class teaches the skills to write compelling proposals that are persuasive and customer-focused. Students learn how to write content that differentiates your solution, improves skimmability (one of the most important but neglected proposal writing skills), improves readability, persuades decision makers and influencers, and more. Students also learn specific techniques for writing the various sections of a proposal, including the cover letter, the executive introduction, references and resumes, answers to RFP questions, and more.

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Onsite or online training for proposal teams or companies

Proposal Training for Proposal Teams

This class teaches the skills to write compelling proposals that are persuasive and customer-focused. Students learn how to write content that differentiates your solution, improves skimmability (one of the most important but neglected proposal writing skills), improves readability, persuades decision makers and influencers, and more. Students also learn specific techniques for writing the various sections of a proposal, including the cover letter, the executive introduction, references and resumes, answers to RFP questions, and more.

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Online, self-paced training

The RFP Selling Process (available soon)

Salespeople who operate in the world of RFPs and formal procurements have unique challenges; from customer buying committees to proposal writing staff, there are many elements outside of your control. So how do you manage the process to maximize your win rate? This class shows you how. This class is under development now and will be available soon.

Talk to an instructor

If you'd like to discuss training for your salespeople, please complete the form at the bottom of this page, call Dave at 513-598-4647, or reach out by email:

David.Seibert@ProposalBestPractices.com

Student Feedback

The following quotes are taken directly from student evaluation forms.

I attended your class at my last company. It was so good I wanted my new company to benefit also.
Marketing Manager
The workbook was a great tool...
Sales Manager
The workbook was fantastic.
Proposal Writer
I found the class to be extremely helpful and I will be using many of the tips for our next RFP.
Proposal Writer
The training class was excellent! Dave really provided some extremely useful information, tips, and suggestions… It will completely shift the way we do things in the future. I would recommend the class to anyone that has to write business proposals.
Proposal Manager
The entire class provided a wealth of knowledge…it gave me an excellent understanding of the purpose, process, and key ‘tips’ for producing a winning product.
Marketing staff member
I highly recommend Dave's work and the Proposal Course he teaches. After completing the proposal course and meeting Dave, you will find you actually re-think everything you write or prepare from proposals to presentations, letters, and even daily emails.
Marketing Manager
The speaker’s easy going style and his breadth of knowledge about sales and RFPs made this one of the single most effective training I’ve received in this area…
Proposal Development Manager

What makes our classes unique...

Skills-based training. Practical advice. Lots of examples.

Practical advice

All of our classes offer practical, real world advice that is actionable. No pie-in-the-sky concepts here.

Lots of examples

We don't just say "differentiate your solution," we show you how with lots of examples.

Comprehensive workbook

Students love our workbooks. They include lots of information, details, and examples.

Customization

We customize each training class to the unique needs of each business. Don't ever settle for one-size-fits-all.

Workshops available

Each training class can be accompanied by a hands-on writing workshop. Practice what you learn while the instructor is still on site.

Onsite, online, or both

We can arrange onsite training, online training, or a blend of both to accommodate your needs.

About the instructor

Dave Seibert is a proposal veteran with over 18 years in the proposal field, and over 30 years in business development. Dave authored the book, Proposal Best Practices, and he’s worked with some of the leading experts in the proposal and business development fields. Dave will make your proposal training program educational, targeted to the issues that are most important to you, and entertaining.

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Contact us

Email: David.Seibert@ProposalBestPractices.com

Phone: 513-598-4647

Address:
P.O. Box 11053
Cincinnati, OH 45211

David Seibert presenting at APMP Bid and Proposal Con.

David Seibert, author and proposal trainer, presenting at APMP Bid and Proposal Con.

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Onsite or online webinar (or maybe both)?