The ICFM ‘Online' Introductory Programme

The Introductory Programme leading to the Introductory Certificate in Car Fleet Management is designed to cover the foundation principles of car fleet management. It is pitched at new entrants to the profession - either administrators in fleet or HR departments of businesses managing their own fleets or specialist staff working for fleet service support providers or dealer-based sales staff responsible for corporate fleet business.

In addition to providing a background on how fleet management has evolved, the programme will enable new entrants to begin to understand what's involved in developing a fleet policy relevant to the needs of the business, the importance of ‘asset management' and provide a pointer to fleet-related roles likely to emerge in the future.

Programme objectives

By the end of the programme participants should be able to:

1. Identify the key stages in the evolution of car fleet management and describe factors that have increased its significance in business
2. Identify the key competence standards that apply to effective and efficient car fleet management and administration
3. Identify the main elements contained in a typical car fleet policy
4. Identify the key elements, issues and scope of the car fleet management function and how it is likely to develop in the future
5. Describe the aims and education structure of the ICFM
6. Demonstrate preparation for the completion of a post module job-based assignment.

Key content areas

• Module Introduction & Study Guidelines
• The Evolution of Car Fleet Management
• Car Fleet Policy - the Key Elements
• The Significance of Asset Management
• Car Manufacturer/Distribution Structure
• Vehicle Supply and Disposal Options
• The Developing Scope of Car Fleet Management
• Key Competence Elements - the ‘Blueprint'
• Aims & Education Structure of the ICFM
• Module Session Summaries
• Assignment Task Guidance & Programme Evaluation.

Interactive features

The programme is interactive. It provides opportunities for trainees to obtain advice and guidance on the principles covered from a remote trainer, obtain feedback on their learning progress to date and to test their learning through a series of self-assessment quizzes.

Trainees can dip in and out of the programme to suit the time they have available for learning although the use of a study plan (template included) is advised to maximise learning opportunities.

Full guidance on how to navigate the way around the features of the programme is provided after the initial log-in stage.

Trainee support

On and off-line trainer support is available to anyone undertaking the programme. Support could take the form of clarifying the programme framework and/or principles, assisting students in applying the principles to their own role or providing guidance on the job-based assignment. Trainees can also interact with one another as necessary. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is included in the functionality of the programme.

Assessment and external recognition

Assessment of competence is via one job-based assignment submitted for assessment upon completion of the programme.

The programme format, along with the paper-based distance learning and trainer-led (Key Start) versions, leads to the Introductory Certificate in Car Fleet Management which is an award externally endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). External endorsement requires students to register with the ILM.

Length of study

The programme requires about eight to 12 hours of study time to complete, although this figure could vary depending on the students learning style preference and experience in a fleet-related role. The job-based assignment could take an additional four to six hours to complete.

Programme cost

As with all ICFM education and training, enrolment is linked to membership. Affiliate membership (AffICFM) is £20.00 a year plus a one-off application fee of £20.00.

The cost of the programme for non-members is £99.00 (including first year Affiliate membership and ICFM application fee).

The cost to members is £75.00.

Please note that if it is your intention to complete the above with a view to attaining an endorsed external award (in addition to the ICFM qualification) then a one-off registration fee to our accreditation body - the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) - will be payable upon booking a place on the programme.

The ILM registration fee (optional) is £59.00.

To enrol

Members

Visit the ICFM web-site: www.icfm.com. Reserve a place through completion and return of the Programme Nomination Form.

Non-members

Contact Lynn Eldridge (01462 744914 - lynn@icfm.com) for a Membership Application Form.