September 11 - 12, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

DESCRIPTION

In this course, participants will uncover the secrets behind crafting successful Request for Proposals. The content is presented in an easily digestible format, providing an overview of RFP-related issues and responsibilities. Participants will have an in-depth look at all elements of the RFP process, including policies and procedures, RFP templates, methodology, communications with Proponents, compliance, price proposals, contract assembly, and more. By the end of the training, participants will understand all facets of the RFP process, including how to provide relevant information during debriefings.
 
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the term Request for Proposal 
• Describe the Elements of the RFP process
• Describe the RFP template, including the different types of RFP’s
• Describe the RFP structure
• Understand evaluation criteria and its purpose
• Understand the negotiation process and strategy
• Understand criteria and its purpose
• Understand the purpose and role of the evaluation committee
• Execute the RFP process
• Understanding and conducting debriefs

Instructor: Sarah Denomy, CPPB

DATE AND TIME

This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:

Wednesday, September 11th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

AND

Thursday, September 12th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learners must attend both sessions to receive course credit.

The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.

ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT

Learners are advised that they must attend both sessions in full to receive course credit. A learner that arrives late to a course or has been found to be away or inactive for a duration of the session may not receive their credit. The decision to not grant credit shall be at the discretion of the the facilitator to the session and the Director of Professional Development. As this course is not part of the Principles Program, it can count as two (2) of the additional meetings/courses/workshops required if you are enrolled in the Principles Certificate Program and intend to write the exam. To qualify, participants must attend and participate in the full six (6) hours.

PRE-WORK

Learners will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete two weeks before the first session.