Fleet training programme for 2024 revealed by AFP

A record number of training days are expected to be delivered this year thanks to a new programme unveiled by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) today.

Its educational arm, the AFP Fleet Academy, is planning to offer 550 days of training, the highest number of days it has ever delivered, including when it operated as the Institute for Car Fleet Management (ICFM).

“Enthusiasm for training across the fleet sector has been increasing for some time,” said AFP chair, Paul Hollick.

“We have delivered a record number of training days (in 2023) and are gearing up to exceed that figure in 2024.”

Hollick explained that the AFP is not only seeing increased attendance at its well-established fleet vehicle management courses, but new options it has introduced over the past couple of years, in areas such as electric vehicle management, have also proven very successful.

“We’re also adding new courses in 2024,” continued Hollick. “Fleet Vehicle Management Foundation is aimed at those in fleet administrator and co-ordinator roles and Your Voice in Fleet will help anyone in a fleet role to make their voice heard more effectively in a corporate environment.

“Across the AFP, we see many fleet professionals who want to enhance their skills and progress their careers, and the courses that we provide are very much designed to meet those needs.”

The AFP is an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Centre and its fleet vehicle management courses at strategic and advanced levels are accredited, so the organisation can support its members not only in developing their knowledge and skills but also by receiving professional recognition in the motor industry.

“Many delegates attending training in the last year have commented how grateful they are to be on one of our programmes, feeling valued by their employer and creating a sense of job security,” said Hollick.

“At a time where many employers are finding it hard to attract and retain good people in their organisations, investing in their training and future development is crucial in enhancing business performance and lowering attrition.”

Full details about all of the AFP’s courses, including pricing, dates and locations, is available at www.theafp.co.uk.