THE highest level course offered by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has been completely revised and refreshed with a new format and content.
Fleet Vehicle Management – Advanced is the final step in the AFP Academy’s development pathway for fleet roles, following Introductory, Foundation and Strategic certifications. Successful completion results in delegates becoming a Fellow of the AFP.
Changes include a new five-day, one-week set-up designed to provide concentrated time away from day-to-day operations, an immersive environment that accelerates strategic thinking, and a short turnaround offering faster return on investment.
Ronnie Gillman (pictured above), Training Manager at the AFP, said: “The Advanced programme equips senior fleet professionals operating at the highest level – such as fleet directors, fleet department heads and consultancy teams – with the insight, capabilities and practical tools required to manage complex fleet operations.
“It has been completely reshaped with a clear focus on the issues today facing those who hold overall responsibility for fleet performance or operate in a strategic leadership role while working as a fleet operator, service provider or other decision-maker.”
The revised course focuses on four core areas – strategy, planning, finance and sustainability – and blends structured learning with hands‑on, workshop‑led sessions, all delivered by highly experienced industry practitioners.
Ronnie said: “By the end of the course, attendees will be able to define a clear, five-year plan encompassing cost, safety, sustainability and people. They will also demonstrate applied capability by creating a business case proposal, to be submitted for assessment 12 weeks after the week-long training.”
Fleet professionals from businesses including Altrad, Ayvens, Centrica, Lex Autolease and Platform Housing have completed the previous course
The Advanced course is available to all AFP members, priced at £2,995 plus an £83.50 IMI accreditation fee, with the initial cohort taking part on 19–23 October followed by the second cohort which runs 18-22 January. Further details are available at www.theafp.co.uk and from administration@theafp.co.uk.
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