Win the bid: Essentials

Winning tenders requires more than good writing. It requires strategy, planning, and a clear understanding of what evaluators are looking for. This practical micro course introduces the essential foundations of tender writing, helping you understand why bids succeed or fail and how to create stronger, more competitive responses.

In just one hour, you’ll explore key techniques used by successful tender and bid professionals, from analysing opportunities and developing compelling win themes to writing high-scoring responses and creating a clear action plan for future bids. Whether you’re new to tender writing or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this course provides practical tools you can apply immediately.

On completion of the course, you will:

  • Understand why tenders fail
  • Know how to undertake strategic tender analysis
  • Know how to develop win themes
  • Be able to write high scoring responses
  • Be ready to develop an action plan.

Overview

  • Course Fees
    $125
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Delivery
    Individual students (online)

Develop and improve your tender writing knowledge and skills

Discover what separates successful tenders from unsuccessful ones. In this micro course, you’ll learn the key principles, strategies, and writing techniques that help organisations submit high-quality, persuasive bids.

You will be able to complete the course on a computer, tablet or smart phone and can user your preferred browser or the aXcelerate app which is available from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

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Created by subject matter experts with real-world knowledge.

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Access practical learning wherever and whenever it suits you.

Practical Learning

Gain the knowledge and perspective to answer the questions that matter.

Simple Online Enrolment

Enrolling is quick and easy.

Once enrolled, you will receive an invitation to create your student account within 15 minutes. After your account has been activated, you will have immediate access to your course and can commence learning at a time that suits you.

Upon successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Future Jobs

  • Tender Writer
  • Bid Coordinator
  • Bid Manager
  • Proposal Writer
  • Business Development Manager
  • Procurement Officer
  • Contracts Administrator
  • Grants Officer

Topics

During this course, you will explore:

  • Lesson 1: Why tenders fail 
  • Lesson 2: Strategic tender analysis 
  • Lesson 3: Developing win themes 
  • Lesson 4: Writing high scoring responses 
  • Lesson 5: Your action plan