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Beyond the Secrets: The crash course in how to create successful public sector proposals (3.5 hours)

Following up on the highly successful “Is it an Art or a Science? The Secrets of Successful Proposals Revealed” seminar, this course will delve into the details of how to develop a winning proposal.  Focusing on the science of responding to formal Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Standing Offers, and other similar requests, participants will walk through the process of preparing proposal responses.  Specific topics will include:

  • How to review an RFP
    • Understand the different types of RFPs  published by the different levels of government, other public sector entities, not for profits, and private sector companies
    • Learn how to hone in on the key sections of an RFP
    • Determine if the bid is right for you and identify what it will take to win.

  • How to seek clarification and obtain the answers you want without tipping off the competition

  • How to create the proposal shell as a foundation for success

  • How to respond to typical mandatory and rated criteria

  • How to put the finishing touches on the bid without missing the deadline

  • How to close the proposal and move forward with post-submission activities
    • Responding to clarifications
    • Presentations and Interviews
    • Archiving and Creating Boilerplate

Unlike other courses which focus on the end result, this course focuses on helping sellers create successful proposals. If you are interested in knowing where to start and the path to take when faced with responding to an RFP this course is for you.

This session has been held regularly since July 2011 at the Entrepreneurship Centre at Ottawa City Hall.

There is a fee to take this course.

Upcoming Dates and Locations:

  • November 19, 2011 at 7:30 a.m., PMI Saturday Morning Seminar - Register here
  • November 22, 2011 at 12:30 p.m., Entrepreneurship Centre, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier
    For more information and to register, call (613) 560-6081


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