Diploma in Car Fleet Management

The ICFM Diploma Programme has proven to be one of the most comprehensive advanced level learning formats available dedicated to strategically-focused principles and skills for effective management of car and light van fleets.

Successful completion leads to the award of the prestigious Diploma in Car Fleet Management externally endorsed qualification. Apart from being a valuable asset in selecting candidates for senior fleet management positions the Diploma also satisfies a key criterion to attaining Fellowship of the Institute.

To equip car fleet managers or senior client-focused managers in fleet support provision with strategically-focused skills, knowledge and principles necessary to review and/or re-write car fleet policy in a way that should attain acceptability at board management level.

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

1. Identify and apply advanced level principles and skills for the effective management of car fleets at a strategic level in four principal competence areas.
2. Share fleet management related problems and solutions with experienced tutors and associates with similar development needs and goals.
3. Establish the areas for improvement and development of existing fleet strategy and tactics to meet current and future organisational needs and legislative requirements.
4. Demonstrate practical application of strategy, tactics and learning through successful completion and review of comprehensive projects and a written dissertation.
5. Develop associate relationships to facilitate the effective exchange of ideas and tactics via peer group networking.

1. Four two-day tutor-led modules scheduled over a 15-month (approx.) timescale.
2. Three role-based projects to be completed throughout the duration of the programme. These will follow attendance on the following modules:
3. D/1 - Administration & Control, D/2 - Advanced Finance, D/3 - Acquisition & Disposal (Module content details below).
4. Participants are required to present their projects three to four months after attendance on each of the above modules. A written dissertation is then produced and submitted following attendance on the final module.

• Influencing Strategies & Styles
• Identifying Personal Goals & Values
• Advanced Communication Strategies, Skills & Styles
• Developing & Using Assertiveness
• Leadership Styles & Behaviour
• Building Supportive Relationships
• Managing & Avoiding Conflict
• Developing Individual & Team Performance
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management.

• Strategies & Policies for Effective Fleet Control
• Management Information Systems for the Fleet Operation
• Fleet Control System Design & Selection
• IT System Disciplines & Developments
• Productivity Improvements in the Car Fleet Operation
• Fleet Policy Formulation & Links with HR Policies
• Driver Handbook Formulation
• Insurance Types, Benefits & Risks
• Risk Management
• Fuel - Control & New Developments
• Environmental Considerations
• D/1 Project Briefing.

• Corporate Finance
• Standard Costing
• Budget Analysis & Ratio Analysis
• Capital Budgeting
• Discounting Techniques
• Taxation/Corporation Tax
• Funding Options
• Auditing
• Law/Banking/Insurance
• Performance Review
• D/2 Project Briefing.

• Strategic Planning - Corporate & Supply Planning
• Sourcing & Vehicle Supply Routes/Manufacturer Evaluation
• Vehicle Evaluation & Selection
• Supply Factors/Availability/Supply Threats/Vendor Rating
• Leasing & Contract Hire - Special Considerations
• Developing Supplier Relationships/Advanced Negotiation/Discounts/Pricing Structures
• Legal Implications of Acquisition & Disposal
• Practical Re-marketing - Routes/Preparation for Sale/Disposal Cost Implications
• Related Topics - Contract Law/Quality Assurance in Acquisition & Disposal
• D/3 Project Briefing.