Expert-led training in pricing, graphics, desktop publishing, and competitive analysis for federal proposal professionals.
If you or your team are planning professional development this spring, now is the time to review the schedule and reserve your seats. Our live courses provide practical, expert-led training in core areas of federal proposal development, including cost proposals, proposal graphics, desktop publishing, and competitive analysis. Updated for 2026, select courses also incorporate AI-assisted tools and current federal acquisition best practices.
Designed for business developers, capture managers, proposal professionals, pricing staff, and others involved in winning federal contracts, these sessions are built to deliver skills participants can apply right away. Seats are limited, and the first live classes are approaching quickly.
COMING UP IN MAY
Winning Government Cost Proposals Including AI Essentials
2-Day Course
May 7 – May 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Heather Teed, Marie Jarabak
This course strengthens cost proposal development skills by covering government contract evaluation, pricing fundamentals (cost buildup, cost volume elements), price strategy, Basis of Estimate development, Work Breakdown Structure creation, cost volume narratives, and strategies for winning LPTA proposals.
Proposal Graphics Conceptualization & Design Including AI Essentials
1-Day Course
May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Phillip Pettet
This course helps participants conceptualize proposal graphics that clearly convey winning solutions to government customers. Topics include brainstorming graphic concepts, developing action captions, structuring visuals, and applying professional design principles. This course also includes AI-assisted tools to support idea generation, visual storytelling, and graphic refinement.
Also on the 2026 Live Training Schedule
Desktop Publishing for Proposal Professionals
June 10, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Phillip Pettet
Competitive Analysis: Black Hat and Price to Win (PTW) with AI Insights
June 25 – June 26, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 25 – October 26, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Sarah Azad
Why OST Live Training
Our expert instructors bring decades of hands-on experience and billions in winning federal bids. Each course combines real-world examples, practical exercises, and proven techniques to help participants strengthen their approach to live proposal efforts.
With updated content and limited seats available, this is a good time to plan ahead for the session most relevant to your team.
For questions about training objectives or OST’s training offering, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 384-3350
Review the schedule and register early to secure your preferred session.
