Course description


Well-presented proposals create a positive impression on evaluators, making it easier for them to review and score the proposal accurately, which increases the chances of winning federal contracts.

Clear formatting and professional layout enhance readability and support the overall quality of the submission. Strong desktop publishing skills help ensure that proposals are not only compliant but visually effective.

This course is designed to build your formatting proficiency in Microsoft Word by developing essential design and layout skills to improve the presentation of your proposals and supporting documents.

Course objectives

  • Understand the purpose and benefits of desktop publishing in proposal development.

  • Apply desktop publishing tools and templates to improve document presentation.

  • Apply formatting principles and branding guidelines to proposal documents.

  • Use Styles, graphics, and images to enhance proposal readability and appearance.

  • Optimize Microsoft Word features to build and polish proposal responses efficiently.

Course overview


The Desktop Publish your Proposals course is part of the integrated proposal development process. This course teaches you how to apply desktop publishing techniques to ensure your proposals are professionally formatted and visually appealing.
Who this course is for

This course is designed for individuals responsible for proposal management, desktop publishing, or formatting proposal content to meet professional standards.

Prerequisites

Prior to starting this course, learners should have intermediate Microsoft Word Skills.

Course Format

This course includes lessons, activities, templates, quizzes, and additional resources. A brief quiz is provided at the end of each chapter, with a final quiz at the end of the course to assess your understanding of the material.

Will I be assigned an instructor?

Most courses are self-paced, allowing you to learn on your schedule. All materials are available within the course, and the syllabus will guide your learning. You have up to 12 months to complete the course.

Some courses include scheduled workshops where you will interact directly with an instructor. If you would like additional support outside of scheduled workshops, Personal Coaching is available as a separate option and can be added at any time to provide guidance or answer questions. Contact our Support Team at https://www.prglearn.com/pages/contact-us/#ContactUs.

How long will it take to complete the course?

The time needed to complete the course varies based on your interest, motivation, and the time you can dedicate. You may choose to finish a self-paced course in a day, a week, a month, or over a longer period. Courses that include workshops will take longer as they follow an instructor-led schedule and may include activities that must be completed between sessions.

You will have access to all course content for 12 months, allowing you to work at the pace that best fits your schedule.

Learning outcomes

Format and produce professional proposals using desktop publishing tools and techniques to enhance evaluator understanding and scoring.

Course curriculum

  1. Course Introduction

  2. Proposal Toolkit

  3. Ch 1 - Overview

  4. Ch 2 - DTP Practical

  5. Ch 3 -

  6. Ch 4 -

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