Fleet Vehicle
Management Strategic

This course is recommended for those with responsibility for managing a vehicle fleet and is suitable for both Fleet Operators, and Fleet Support Providers.

You may have direct responsibility for the fleet operation or involvement as an HR or Finance team member, or work in a supporting role and are keen to develop your knowledge and skills.

It is also a natural progression from our Foundation Course, continuing the learning and development journey

Packed with content and guided by our experienced fleet industry team, the course runs over three 2-day modules, spaced around 8 weeks apart with job-based assignments and knowledge reviews to embed the learning.

There are 2 options available for attending this course:

• Trainer led face-to-face course in three, 2-day modules for groups of up to 12 participants.
• Self-paced online learning. We recommend allocating around 45 hours of study to complete this course, but this will vary from learner to learner.

Delegates that opt for the distance learning version of the course will be given deadlines for the assignments and will be invited to the assignment workshops with trainers and other course delegates, to keep them on track.  The distance learning course can be started at any time.

Both delivery options of this course provide an effective and enjoyable means of attaining Professional level membership of The Association of Fleet Professionals.

We are here to help, so please do get in touch during your course if you have a question or would appreciate some support!

The competence elements are contained within five modules, with a role-based assignment at the end of each module. There are 2 versions of the role-based assignment; one for fleet operators and one for fleet support providers, ensuring that learning can be transferred into action in your daily role.

Course content:

• Managing communication
• Establishing process for administration
• Understanding fleet vehicle funding and finance
• Discovering vehicle acquisition and remarketing
• Interpreting legislation

Course attendees will be able to:

• Assess their own skills to manage communication and create a plan for continued development
• Identify and apply the principles and key skills for effective administration of a vehicle fleet
• Define the approach for vehicle acquisition and disposal methods
• Identify the actions needed to manage costs and improve corporate sustainability
• Create a business plan with a clear focus on return on investment
• Establish ways to improve and develop fleet policy to maximise operational efficiencies

Ronnie Gillman
I’ve worked in automotive roles from dealer to manufacturer to groups for over 30 years.  I’ve always enjoyed celebrating others success and seeing people thrive from their development and achievements, so training was magnetic for me. It’s a privilege every day I get to walk part of life’s journey with someone, and I develop personally every time I run a training course by spending time with those who want to invest in themselves – it’s inspiring!

Peter Eldridge
I have been involved in fleet management training delivery for over 25 years and I am as enthusiastic about it now as I was when I first started and have no plans to stop anytime soon!  Whether an online or face-to-face environment, I still enjoy the ‘buzz’ of assisting delegates with their fleet training & development journey and I still get a great deal of satisfaction watching them develop their skills and knowledge in our increasingly fast-changing fleet vehicle management environment.

Peter Milchard
I’ve always enjoyed seeing others developing knowledge but more importantly, confidence in their abilities.  Witnessing inner growth and ability is really rewarding for me.  Ensuring that the training and coaching I deliver is relevant, current and takes account of individual needs is what drives me.

Trainer led option:  £2500 course fee (plus £83.50 fee for external accreditation)

Online distance learning:  £1500 course fee (plus £83.50 fee for external accreditation)

This course is available to members of The AFP. With membership starting at only £99 we would encourage you to find out more about our membership benefits

Cancellation policy:

• Cancellation less than 4 weeks before the course start date will result in a 100% cancellation fee, and no refund will be issued.
• Cancellation less than 8 weeks but more than 4 weeks before the course start date will result in a 50% cancellation fee, and 50% of the course fee will be refunded.

If you need to cancel your booking, please inform us as soon as possible to ensure we can assist you accordingly.

 

Cancellation policy for 3 or more delegates booked on the same course:

A company can book a maximum of 4 spaces on one course. If more than 2 spaces are booked and cancellation is requested less than 16 weeks before the course start date, then a 50% refund will apply.
(The AFP is a not-for-profit organisation, and this policy ensures the course can still run for the remaining delegates)

The distance learning version of the course, available online, can be started at any point in the year.  Delegates of the distance learning course will have one year to complete it and will be given deadlines for each assignment.

The face-to-face courses below will take place at AX’s Head office at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham, B24 9FD.

 

Remaining dates for 2026

Cohort 14:

14th-15th October 2026

9th-10th December 2026

10th-11th February 2027

 

Confirmed for 2027

Cohort 15:

20th-21st January 2027

16th-17th March 2027

19th-20th May 2027

 

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the course, please fill out the form below or contact us at [email protected]

I would just like to say a huge thank you to you all for the support during this course. It has been extremely beneficial and eye-opening, especially for someone who was completely new to the role when I started.
Due to the confidence I have gained during this course, I recently applied for another role within my organisation and have been successful. This course and the trainers (and of course, my cohort) have had a large impact on this.
– Helen Porter, Lancashire Constabulary

I’m leaving this course having learned so many new things, and feeling much more confident overall, so a huge success. A MASSIVE thank you to the entire AFP Team, with specific thanks to the excellent trainers!
– Lauren Maryan-Green, Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet

The course has really opened up my eyes to how I should be working and has now made think about keys areas I should be looking at in my own role/company.
-Mark Dawson, Funeral Partners

A great course for anyone looking to develop within the fleet industry. Being able to share knowledge with others was key towards the learning gained from this course.
– Scott Simpson, Anglian Water

One of the most enjoyable courses I have been involved in in my 20+ years of fleet
– Greg Hepburn, AX

Excellent time spent with the AFP on the Strategic course. All trainers are very knowledgeable and offer a great learning pace for all. Very engaging and excellent information delivered to assist daily in various fleet roles
– Victoria Carter, Toyota Industries

I’ve been working as a Senior Manager within the Fleet industry for 16 years. I still learnt so much from this course. The trainers are excellent but also the dynamic of studying with like-minded individuals was of huge benefit. Relevant and inciteful.
– Adam Bartlett, Northumbria Police.

A really thorough and well-paced introduction into Strategic Fleet Management. Great interaction between the knowledgeable facilitators and the ‘class’ and no ‘death by powerpoint’!
– Andy Parkes

I recently completed the AFP Fleet Vehicle Management – Strategic Module 1, and I can honestly say it has been an excellent experience. The module was extremely well-structured, clear, and engaging throughout. It offered valuable insights into strategic fleet operations, decision-making, and best-practice management, all of which I’ve been able to apply directly to my day-to-day role.
I really enjoyed the interactive format, the industry examples, and the depth of knowledge shared during the sessions. The course has genuinely strengthened my understanding of strategic fleet management and has given me greater confidence in handling more complex fleet scenarios. Overall, it has been a very positive learning experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone working in fleet or looking to develop their strategic capabilities further.

– Carolina Whiteley – Muller