AFP to launch people management course in February

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is set to launch a course designed to enhance people management skills in February 2026.

It is titled ‘Accelerate – Navigating People Challenges’ and will cost £395 to attend for AFP members, or £495 for non members.

The one-day course consists of two modules: Develop Knowledge and Activate Knowledge, aiming to increase self-awareness and provide practical tools to manage teams more effectively.

The people management course is part of the 2026 AFP Fleet Academy programme, which also includes Making the Switch to Electric Vehicles, Operational eLCV Fleet Strategy, Women’s Voices in Fleet and Your Voice in Fleet.

Ronnie Gillman (pictured), training manager at the AFP, said: “Fleet managers frequently tell us that managing teams can be a challenge.

“It consumes much of their time and they find issues that arise often difficult to resolve.

“This course helps develop their skills to create better outcomes. Whether managing people is a new responsibility or something they’ve been doing for many years, it explores a range of different tools and approaches in a safe and supportive environment.

“Together, we will discuss how to find balance in the workplace by offering the level of support employees should expect from their manager while still ensuring people are performing effectively in the role for which they were employed.

“We provide a framework that equips delegates to address almost any problem.

“Every situation is unique and we can work through any scenarios delegates are currently facing, developing knowledge and skills together.

“Accelerate has become a very popular concept. These short, impactful courses provide fleet managers with a strong grounding in essential areas of the profession.

“They have been an important part of the success of the AFP Fleet Academy in recent years.  

“We will be adding to our Accelerate offering in 2026, so watch this space for news on this.”

The course will be offered on 25th February and 16th June at Group 1 Mercedes-Benz in Coventry.