Bid Academy: Certified Bid Writer training program

Master persuasive tender writing in nine steps.

ICN are proud to partner with BidWrite – the experts in tender and proposal management. BidWrite’s training division, Bid Academy, imparts that expertise through unique tender training programs that teach practical, proven skills to give your bids the winning edge.

Certified Bid Writer is a flexible online training program that teaches you the specialised knowledge, skills and techniques to thrive as a professional Bid Writer. Following a nine-module learning pathway, you will learn:

• The role a Bid Writer plays in proposal development and winning business
• The importance of structure and how to get it right from the outset
• How to write clearly, concisely, persuasively, and consistently in tenders
• To create impactful cover pages, cover letters and executive summaries.

Certified Bid Writer spreads in-depth learning over 10 weeks. Each of the 9 modules combines a live, interactive Hour of Power coaching session with an additional 1–2 hours of self-paced online videos and exercises each week, with week 10 reserved for final reviews and graduation activities.

This Certified Bid Writer program runs from 11 February-15 April 2025, with a live Hour of Power at 12:30pm-1:30pm AEDT/AEST every Tuesday.

This program is ideal for graduates wanting to begin a bid writing career, practicing proposal writers looking to develop and formalize their craft, or bid co-ordinators or support staff seeking a progression into bid writing.