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Dispute resolution

RICS training brochure 2015: Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.

RICS Training Global skills.

Local knowledge. Your future.
Welcome to the RICS 2015 training programme.
The RICS Training Team is delighted to invite you to attend our new
courses in 2015, designed to meet your ongoing training needs as
professionals working across property, land and construction, an
ever-changing and fast-paced environment.
On the page opposite you can check out whats new.
In this catalogue, use the handy icons to quickly see if a course is face to face or online, making
it easier to choose courses that suit your learning style and needs. Search for training by sector
using the right hand navigation for quick reference.
Lastly, we are delighted to announce that our Web Classes won an award at the 2014 eLearning
awards. We will have over 120 Web Classes in 2015, plenty for you to choose from and sign-up
early as they sell out quickly.
To book your training, simply visit the web address provided under each course entry.

Here to help
Please call our team of experienced advisors on 024 7686 8584 or email [email protected] with
any questions about the courses that interest you.
Alternatively you can book online at rics.org/training.
RICS continues to offer in house training, you can choose a course listed in this programme or we
can develop training specific to your requirements. To find out more about the benefits and cost
saving opportunities of in house training, contact our specialist Andrew Knight on 020 7695 1613
or email [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you to RICS training soon.

Pierpaolo Franco
Global Director of Training Products
P.S. Dont forget to use the web address provided with each course entry to secure
your training today.

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Whats new

Whats new?
Since the last catalogue, we have
launched a number of new courses.
Below is a selection of the new face
to face and online courses, across the
sectors. You will find more throughout
the catalogue. Look for the new icon!

Development appraisals features

and analysis page 16
Residential building pathology inspection
and diagnosis page 32
Residential valuation Red Book compliant
page 22
Construction project management
loss and expense page 34
Business tenancy dealing with
insolvent tenants page 22
Residential property damp, identification
and treatment page 22
Asset management, tools, techniques
and practices page 16
Financial viability in planning case study
analysis page 17

CPD requirements
for all practising
RICS members
Did you know that all practising RICS
members are required to complete
and record at least 20 hours of CPD
(Continuing Professional Development)
online by 31 December each year?
If youre looking at undertaking training
or attending conferences this year the
CPD hours you accrue will count toward
your CPD requirements.

Make them count!

Record your planned or
completed CPD activities today
by visiting rics.org/cpd

Writing loan security and lending

valuation reports page 17.

Choosing the right course for your needs

In this catalogue weve defined different levels
for our courses:
Foundation cover the fundamental principles
and skills, gaining working knowledge of topic.
Intermediate where you learn to apply fundamental
principles and skills to specific, more complex
scenarios; emphasis on practical application.
Advanced using case studies and real-life
scenarios that focus on the technical managerial
and advisory skills needed.

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Getting qualified

Construction

Understanding the APC

Award in Adjudication in the construction industry

24

Becoming an APC supervisor or counsellor

Certificate in Adjudication in the construction industry

24

Preparing for the APC Critical Analysis

Diploma in Adjudication in the construction industry

24

Preparing for the APC Final Assessment

Quantity surveying foundation course

25

Final Assessment mock interview

Certificate in quantity surveying

25

Final Assessment presentation and interview masterclass

Construction project management essentials

26

Certificate in construction project management

26

Contract administration

26

Understanding the route to Associate

Membership (AssocRICS)

Preparing your assessment documentation for

Associate Membership (AssocRICS)

Understanding the route to Associate Membership

and preparing your assessment documentation

Preparing for the Professional Experience Route

Final Assessment
Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice

Managing projects with JCT Minor Works Contracts

27

NEC3 contracts principles and processes

27

Pre-contract project management techniques

28

Post-contract project management techniques

28

Understanding thatched roofs

28

BIM implementation and management purpose,

benefits and challenges

29

Certificate in BIM project management

29

Carbon management in the built environment

30

Membership technical competencies

10

Membership Web Classes and e-learning

11

Property

JCT Standard Building Contract 2011 practical training 27

Understanding property

14

SKA rating foundation

30

Measurement of land and property

14

Cost estimating practical course for surveyors

30

Funding and planning affordable housing

14

Fire safety in blocks of flats

31

Dilapidations leases explained part 1

15

Residential building surveys a practical workshop

31

Dilapidations leases explained part 2

15

Health and safety in the built environment

32

Dilapidations claims, obligations and

settlement mechanisms

15

Development appraisals features and analysis

16

Public sector asset management

16

Asset management tools, techniques and practices

16

Writing loan security and lending valuation reports

17

Financial viability in planning principles and methodologies

17

Financial viability in planning case study analysis

17

Red Book theory and practice

18

Land Web Classes

37

Compulsory purchase calculating the claim

18

Certificate in corporate real estate and

facilities management

Case study RICS helping NPS to maintain

a vibrant and dynamic workforce

38

18

Commercial landlord and tenant rent review and

lease renewals

19

Certificate in financial management

41

Property development strategies

19

Understanding corporate finance

41

Valuation of land for affordable housing

20

Business skills Web Classes and e-learning

42

Certificate in commercial property valuation

20

Certificate in business valuation techniques

20

Residential property valuation fundamentals

Residential building pathology inspection and diagnosis 32

Working with target cost contracts

32

Fundamentals of managing asbestos

33

Historic building condition surveys

33

Property inspection techniques

33

Construction Web Classes and e-learning

34

Land

Business skills

Dispute resolution

21

Conflict avoidance, management and dispute

resolution procedures

44

Commercial property valuation fundamentals

21

Award in UK domestic Arbitration

44

Commercial property valuation foundation course

21

Diploma in UK domestic Arbitration

44

Property Web Classes and e-learning

22

Expert witness accreditation training

45

Accredited mediation training

45

Evaluative mediation

45

Dispute boards training

46

Dispute resolution e-learning

46

Coming soon...

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Getting qualified
Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.
Practical training to help you achieve RICS membership.

RICS training brochure 2015: Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.

Understanding the APC

Gaining RICS memberships takes a lot of hard work. To help you gain membership, weve designed a half
day review of the entire Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process which will give you tips
and guidance on what to expect and do.
Articulate the different stages of the APC process and what you need to do
Identify the role of the counsellor and supervisor and how they work with and support the trainee
Principles of Critical Analysis and the principles and requirements of the final assessment.

Half day course.

Course price

95 + VAT

rics.org/understandingapc

Becoming an APC supervisor or counsellor

Understanding the APC process and principles in detail is crucial in order to get the most out of a candidate.
Review in detail all stages of the APC process, how to unpack the competencies, how to assess them and
what is required at Final Assessment.

Describe the APC process

Define and articulate the role, responsibilities and requirements of the supervisor and counsellor
Differentiate between competency levels 1, 2 and 3
Illustrate what the RICS expects the trainee to be able to demonstrate at Final Assessment and
what they need to prepare
Explain what the assessors are looking for during the Final Assessment.

Half day course.

Course price

95 + VAT

rics.org/apcsupervisor

Preparing for the APC Critical Analysis

How to select the right topic, what elements to include, how to prepare the document, and what the
assessors will be looking for.

Recognise the role of the Critical Analysis in the overall assessment

Articulate the key attributes of a project likely to make a good topic for a Critical Analysis
Lay out a structure for the Critical Analysis report
Identify the areas the assessors will be looking for in a Critical Analysis.

Half day course.

Course price

95 + VAT

rics.org/criticalanalysis
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Getting qualified
Getting qualified

Preparing for the APC Final Assessment

If you are within six months of your Final Assessment then this course will cover everything that you need to
know about the Final Assessment, how it runs and what is expected of you.

Understand and articulate the structure of the Final Assessment

Describe how the assessors make their decisions
Understand how to demonstrate that you have achieved the required competencies at the right level
Identify the different types of questions and how to prepare answers for them.

Half day course.

Course price

95 + VAT

Property

rics.org/finalassessment

Construction

Final Assessment mock interview

Conducted with an experienced APC Assessor, you will experience an APC style interview, practice delivering
your presentation and answer questions on your competencies, ethics and professional practice.
It will also give you the opportunity to run through what the actual interview process will be like and receive
feedback from an experienced APC Assessor. The mock interview will be based on your Critical Analysis and
the submitted documents, just like it is during the Final Assessment.
You are welcome and encouraged to record the interview on your mobile device or video camera so you can
later review your presentation and question responses and further refine your Final Assessment preparation.
Understand what is required from you at a Final Assessment Interview
Appreciate the type of questions asked during the interview
Improve the format and delivery of your presentation.

Course price

Land

One hour session.

180 + VAT

rics.org/apcmockinterview

Business skills

Final Assessment presentation and interview masterclass

Your guide on how to prepare for the final assessment, your presentation and the skills and techniques you need to
demonstrate your competence. It will also give you the opportunity to rehearse your presentation as part of a group
mock interview with structured feedback.

Dispute resolution

Identify assessors key requirements and expectations for both technical knowledge
and presentation skills
Apply communication and questioning techniques to properly structure responses to questions
Base structured answers on your professional experience
Demonstrate your competency at the appropriate level with the use of suitable examples
Illustrate compliance with the ethics standards
Design and deliver a confident, professional Final Assessment presentation.

Two day course.

Course price

380 + VAT

rics.org/apcmasterclass

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Understanding the route to Associate Membership (AssocRICS)

Gain a clearer understanding of the RICSs Associate process, requirements and documentation, and be
shown how best to prepare for the Associate Final Assessment.

Demonstrate comprehension of the Associate route to membership

Analyse and link your experience to the required competencies
Appraise what is required for your summary of experience and case study
Identify what is required for professional development under RICS criteria.

Half day course.

Course price

95 + VAT

rics.org/understandingassoc

Preparing your assessment documentation for

Associate Membership (AssocRICS)
If you are preparing for your Associate assessment, this course will help you understand the importance
of the summary of experience and case study, and what to include.
Understand how your experience should relate to the competencies for your chosen pathway
Use the skills taught in pathway specific workshops to confidently write your summary of
experience and case study
Understand the format of the Associate electronic templates
Requirements for professional development
How to prepare effectively for submitting your documentation for assessment.

Half day course.

Course price

200 + VAT

rics.org/preparingassoc

Understanding the route to Associate Membership

and preparing your assessment documentation
To produce documentation that clearly demonstrates your competency and experience, you will be shown what
the RICS expects, and how to write in the RICS way.

Clarify what is required under the Associate route to membership

Analyse and link your experience to the required competencies
Demonstrate how your experience should relate to the competencies for your chosen pathway
Use the skills taught in pathway specific workshops to confidently write your summary of
experience and case study
Prepare effectively for submitting your documentation for assessment.

One day course.

Course price

295 + VAT

rics.org/assocricstraining
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Getting qualified
Getting qualified

Preparing for the Professional Experience

Route Final Assessment
Give yourself the best chance of achieving membership and practice how to develop your presentation skills,
how to answer technical questions and general interview skills.
Deliver a confident, professional, clear and precise presentation to the panel
Describe and appreciate how the assessors make their decisions
Use questioning techniques to identify some of the different types of competence questions
and provide the appropriate answers
Demonstrate what is required for your competencies at the appropriate level.

Property

One day course.

295 + VAT

Course price

rics.org/preparingper
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Construction

Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice

Understanding RICS ethical standards is essential for both APC candidates and members, and
through the use of case studies and ethical situations you will achieve the required knowledge
to comply with RICS standards.
Explain the importance of ethics to RICS and to the profession
Define the 5 professional and ethical standards that RICS members observe
Demonstrate how the professional and ethical standards relate to the regulatory
framework of RICS
Apply the professional and ethical standards in an ethical analysis of a case study.

Course content
Trust
Integrity
Conflict of interest
The five ethical standards
RICS Rules of Conduct.

Land

One day course.

295 + VAT

Course price

rics.org/conductrules
Business skills

The course was very interesting and covered a fundamental part of

RICS. For those wishing to aspire to chartered status, the course
gives a very good grounding in therules governing the profession.

Dispute resolution

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Membership technical competencies

CPD

When you join RICS you become part of an international professional community. Employers
and their clients around the world recognise RICS as the mark of property professionalism.
These courses have been designed to help you to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to meet
the RICS competency framework and demonstrate the expertise that future employers and clients will expect.
You will have access to each course for one month through RICS Online Academy. Complete each course
at your own pace and once done, complete an online assessment.

By the end of each course, you will be able to:

Apply and demonstrate technical concepts at level 1 and 2
Identify the skills and knowledge required in level 3.

Buy any 3 individual technical competency

courses and save 72
Price 675 + VAT
Individual courses:
Property finance and funding fundamentals

Inspection techniques

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Price

249 + VAT

Price

249 + VAT

Purchase and sale techniques

Investment management techniques

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Price

249 + VAT

Price

249 + VAT

Valuation techniques

Leasing and letting techniques

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Price

249 + VAT

Price

249 + VAT

Development appraisals

Measurement of land and property techniques

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Course access for 30 days: 20 CPD hours.

Price

249 + VAT

Price

249 + VAT

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Measurement of land and property

competency masterclass

Construction technology and environmental services

competency masterclass

22 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

10 March 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

30 + VAT

Price

30 + VAT

Building pathology competency masterclass

Procurement and tendering competency masterclass

4 February 2015, 12 March 2015, 09:00-10:30

20 March 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

30 + VAT

Price
Leasing letting competency masterclass

5 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

22 April 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

30 + VAT

Price

30 + VAT

30 + VAT

Landlord and tenant competency masterclass

APC Critical Analysis 10 dos and donts

6 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

6 May 2015, 30 June 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

30 + VAT

Design and specification competency masterclass

11 February 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

30 + VAT

Price

30 + VAT

Project financial control and reporting competencies

competency masterclass
8 May 2015, 09:00-10:30
30 + VAT

Professional experience route case study method

12 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

19 May 2015, 09:00-10:30

30 + VAT

Price

30 + VAT

Commercial management of construction

competency masterclass

Quantification and Costing of Construction Work

competency masterclass

13 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

11 June 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

30 + VAT

Price

Inspection competencies competency masterclass

APC completing the submission template

20 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

23 June 2015, 09:00-10:30

30 + VAT

25 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

30 + VAT

Final Assessment preparing a powerful presentation

25 February 2015, 09:00-10:30
30 + VAT

Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice

for RICS Final Assessment
Part 1 of 2 26 February 2015,
Part 2 of 2 3 March 2015 09:00-10:30
Price

64 + VAT

APC Final Assessment interview

10 dos and donts

E-learning
Critical Analysis
1 CPD hour

30 + VAT
CPD

29 + VAT

APC supervisors and counsellors

1 CPD hour

29 + VAT

Final assessment
1 CPD hour

29 + VAT

Introduction to APC
1 CPD hour

29 + VAT

Professional ethics for RICS members

3 CPD hours

29 + VAT

Business skills

Price

Price

30 + VAT

Land

Price

Professional experience route completing summary

of experience and CPD record

Construction

Price

Professional experience route final assessment

interview technique
Price

Property

Valuation competency masterclass

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Web Classes

Price

Dispute resolution

27 February 2015, 2 April 2015, 09:00-10:30

30 + VAT

Quantification and costing of construction work

competency masterclass
5 March 2015, 11 June 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

30 + VAT

For more information on RICS Web Classes

and e-learning visit rics.org/onlinelearning

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isurv APC
APC candidates with
access to isurv are 12%
more likely to pass their
final assessment than
those without access*
isurv gives you guidance on the whole APC
process, providing information and practical
advice at every stage to help you prepare for
your final assessment.
Final interview and assessment a full overview
of the assessment process with practical tips.
APC pathways detailed explanations
of the requirements needed for specific pathways.
Key competencies additional information and
supporting reading to help you understand what
is required of an RICS member.
Latest best practice information access
all RICS standards and guidance notes.
*Based on APC candidates who completed their final assessment in 2013-2014.

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Property
Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.
Various formats of specialist training spanning the
property lifecycle.

RICS training brochure 2015: Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.

Understanding property
If you are new to the property industry and looking to develop your knowledge, you need insights into the major
players, laws, functions of valuation, investment, property management, development and financing.
Identify the key operators in the property market
Explain the different sectors and the ways to own, develop and gain value from property
Appreciate the various legal frameworks including the Law of Property, Landlord and Tenant
and Land Registration Acts
Define the principle functions of a property owner, occupier or advisor in relation to valuation,
agency, property management, fund management and development
Identify the key issues with property funding in todays market.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/propertyintro

Measurement of land and property

Knowing how to measure property is a fundamental skill for built environment professionals. By learning
to apply the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, youll be fully equipped to complete measurements across
a range of properties.
Accurately measure commercial property using best practice
Discuss and review different measuring devices and receive tips to assist in the measurement
of land and property
Identify the importance and how to apply the RICS Code of Measuring Practice
Define the actions to measure different types of property including shops, offices, and industrial
Better complete your day to day activities through applying essential tips on practical measurement.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/measurementtraining

Funding and planning affordable housing

Discuss the funding and regulation of affordable housing, the role and responsibilities of the Homes and
Communities Agency and review case studies.

Assess the wider policy context of affordable provision

Identify key requirements of the regulatory framework
Determine what sources of funding are available to Registered Providers delivering affordable housing
Assess the risks, current trends and likely future issues in relation to affordable housing provision
Develop awareness of the role and contribution of the various providers.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/affordablehousing
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Property
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Dilapidations leases explained part 1

Review practical examples and scenarios to give you the opportunity to discuss the meaning and practical
effect of the terms used in a lease.

Property

Identify the relevant clauses in a lease

Determine what is included in or excluded from the description of the demise
Determine whether the words used in a lease increase or diminish the common standard of repair
Describe what amounts to a breach of a covenant
State a landlords options when considering enforcement of the covenants and/or what statutory steps
must be taken before exercising those options
State a landlords options when considering enforcement of the covenants at the end of
the term how a landlords own plans might limit a claim for damages.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/dilapsentry

Construction

Dilapidations leases explained part 2

Using case studies, examples and exercises, you will work through more complex issues arising from dilapidations
including the use of case law, judicial approach to damages claims.
Demonstrate advanced practical knowledge in the field of dilapidations
Identify when it may or may not be appropriate to refer to and rely upon case law
Assess the advantages to both parties of a landlord serving an interim schedule of dilapidations
before the lease expiry
Assess the importance of parties conducting at least some remedial works
Recognise how judges approach the question of damages including the relationship between
the cost of remedial works, of rebuilding the premises and value when works completed.

Intermediate level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Land

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/dilapsadvanced

Business skills

Dilapidations claims, obligations and settlement mechanisms

Presented from a building surveyors perspective, uncover the principles of preparing a dilapidations claim,
defending a dilapidations claim and negotiating a dilapidations settlement.

Consider the various factors which influence a tenants liability

Assess a tenants reinstatement obligations
Analyse the various mechanisms available to settle dilapidations disputes
Prepare the dilapidations schedule, quantified demand, and the tenants response.

Intermediate level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Dispute resolution

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/dilaps

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Development appraisals features and analysis

New

Widely used by developers and valuers, knowing what a development appraisal is, and whats in it,
is crucial. You will unpack a development appraisal and learn when it is suitable to use, what are the
key inputs as well as what an appraisal can actually tell a valuer.

Identify the key inputs and drivers of value

Determine when a development appraisal is appropriate and what information is required
Define the components of a residual valuation and when it is used
Appreciate what sensitivity analysis is, what it tells us, and its importance
Identify pitfalls to be aware off, particularly when reporting to a lender, and
when working on phased developments.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

250 + VAT

Non members

335 + VAT

rics.org/devappraisals

Public sector property asset management

Using the RICS Public Sector Property Asset Management Handbook, the key elements of effective
and efficient property asset management in the public sector will be defined and discussed.

Define the key elements of property asset management

Assess your organisation and how to embed key asset management elements
Develop and manage those key elements
Develop a performance management system designed to improve your organisations
property asset management.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/publicsectortraining

Asset management tools, techniques and practices

New

Learn the fundamental principles of asset management and examine how the management,
operation and ownership of real estate should align to meet the corporate goal.

Identify the requirements for your property asset strategy

Write the components required for an efficient asset management plan
Apply a logical, effective approach to differing demands in an asset management context
Identify the valuation approaches required
Put in place clear property management processes.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

250 + VAT

Non members

335 + VAT

rics.org/asset
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New

Getting qualified

Writing loan security and lending valuation reports

Lender requirements from valuation reports have altered considerably over the last few years, and
so to ensure you are up to date, our course will cover all that is needed to know to write the reports.

Analyse banks lending regulations and commercial motivations

Work in accordance with the latest RICS guidance
Complete a valuation report according to lenders requirements
Write a structured and accurate loan security report.

Foundation level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Property

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/loansecurity

Construction

Financial viability in planning principles and methodologies

Financial viability has become an increasingly important consideration in the planning system, and
understanding how planning obligations affect development land values is a key issue that this course
covers in detail.

Identify factors affecting development viability and deliverability

Interpret your clients requirements and the professional requirements of valuers
Determine the key influences on the development of land valuation process
Deliver and/or review a financial viability assessment
Assess the application of the different methodologies.

Intermediate level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Land

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/financialviability
New

Business skills

Financial viability in planning case study analysis

Following on from the Financial Viability in Planning Principles and Methodologies course, this session
looks at the detail of viability reports both from the viewpoint of the planning applicant and the local
planning authority.

Interpret clients requirements

Advise on financial viability cases with confidence and according to current professional requirements
Assess practical issues related to viability in the planning application process
Use review procedures to advise on ways of assessing viability.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Dispute resolution

Advanced level. One day course.

rics.org/fvplanning

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Red Book theory and practice

Short exercises and discussions, alongside a presentation to explain both the theory and practical elements
of the Red Book, will allow you to walk away from the day with confidence in your ability to produce red book
compliant valuations.

Outline the Red Book requirements for carrying out a valuation

Analyse a clients requirements and what can be done by the valuer to meet these
Produce suitable terms of engagement
Produce valuation reports covering all the relevant matters required under the Red Book.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/redbooktraining

Compulsory purchase calculating the claim

To calculate a claim regarding compulsory purchase, you need to be familiar with the compulsory purchase
process, to understand how the Public Inquiry process works, and to confidently present your findings.

Analyse the process of making a Compulsory Purchase Order

Appreciate how the Public Inquiry process works, and how legislation/case law affects claims
Identify claimable items, construct a compensation claim and present your claim
Calculate the compensation entitlement when no land is taken and implement the necessary claim procedure.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/compulsorypurchasetraining

Certificate in corporate real estate and facilities management

Facilities Management is one of the fastest growing professions on a global basis. This comprehensive course will
give you the knowledge and tools to apply in the workplace to ensure that all property and facilities resources are
delivering value for money.
Recognise the factors that influence property choice and nature of tenure
Identify the issues involved with acquisition and disposal of corporate real estate including cost implications
of property life cycle
Understand the legal issues and liabilities
Identify how the role of facilities manager can deliver improved workplace productivity, sustainability performance
and communicate the benefits within the overall competitive strategy of the business and organisation.

Intermediate level. 6 months distance learning.

Reduced price for RICS members

895 + VAT

Non members

995 + VAT

rics.org/advancedcrefm
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Property
Getting qualified

Commercial landlord and tenant rent review

and lease renewals
Identify the relevant features of a lease and rent review clause, interpret leases in line with case law and guidance
and learn how to make qualitative adjustments to the available evidence.

Identify and assess the primary legislation

Interpret the principal terms of a business tenancy that affect rent reviews and lease renewals
Outline dispute resolution options and procedures
Identify RICS guidance relevant to advisors and dispute resolvers
Assess and adjust comparable evidence.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Property

Advanced level. One day course.

rics.org/commerciallandlordtenant

Property development strategies

Best seller
Construction

Deal with all the factors that impact on the decision making process, including site appraisal,
planning, development appraisal and development finance.

Land

Identify the fundamentals of the development process and the valuation of

development land
Manage the process, up to the start of construction, either as an agent, other
advisor or as the developer
Recognise the interactions between the different issues at the various stages
of the development management process
Assess different methods of valuing development land and when to use the
different types of appraisals
Recognise the different methodologies for the assessment of both project
and financial risk
Analyse types of development finance and how they can be accounted for
in the valuation.

Related courses
Understanding property page 14
Development appraisals features and analysis page 16
Financial viability in planning page 17
Understanding corporate finance page 41.

Business skills

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/propertydev

Dispute resolution

A well-structured course with a useful worked example producing

a defined learning outcome.
Andrew Goldthorpe

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Valuation of land for affordable housing

Explore the principles, methodology and process of how to value land for affordable housing through a review
of VIP12, the Practice Statement, and the various factors affecting the assessment of value.
Interpret clients requirements, and the professional requirements of valuers
Identify the key influences on the valuation process
Assess the application of the different methodologies.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/valuationland

Certificate in commercial property valuation

Tackling the more complex aspects of commercial property valuations, learn how to prepare a reasoned valuation
of a range of commercial property types from given data as well as:
Apply the requirements of the professional standards and their impact on valuation practice
Demonstrate the methods and requirements for valuation and reporting for commercial lending
and accounting purposes
Assess income statements of properties valued by reference to trading potential
Apply lease terms and their influence upon valuation
Consider and advise clients of valuation certainty and accuracy.

Advanced level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

895 + VAT

Non members

995 + VAT

rics.org/certificatecpv

Certificate in business valuation techniques

Explore the core principles and process and learn the key elements that underpin a business valuation. Be
mentored, step by step through the main considerations and thought processes that are required to produce
a professional business valuation from pre-instruction through to writing the final report.

Determine the best approach to valuing a business

The evaluation of macro and micro economies
Application of the three levels of value in relation to a business valuation
Evaluate the difference between income streams
Be able to identify the minimum contents for a business valuation report
Analyse company financial statements to support a valuation.

Advanced level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

895 + VAT

Non members

995 + VAT

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Property
Getting qualified

Residential property valuation fundamentals

Residential Property Valuation covers identification of valuation techniques and their principles, factors affecting
value, understanding the Red Book and other standards, and a lot more.

Assess common approaches to valuations and key property appraisal principles

Apply the appropriate valuation methodology in different contexts
Assess the approaches to analysing risk
Interpret clients requirements, valuation standards and the professional requirements of valuers
Identify the key market factors which influence value.

Foundation level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Property

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/resivaluation

Construction

Commercial property valuation fundamentals

Are you looking at developing and improving your valuation skills? This one day course will provide you with the
knowledge and understanding of property valuation that is fundamental to providing appropriate valuation advice.

Detail the common approaches to valuation and key investment appraisal principles
Apply the appropriate valuation methodology in different contexts and the best approach at analysing risk
Interpret clients requirements, valuation standards and the professional requirements of valuers
Assess key market factors which influence value.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Land

rics.org/commvaluation

Business skills

Commercial property valuation foundation course

Your introduction to property valuations. Learn how to investigate and analyse data to assist in valuations
and isolate the most relevant factors to arrive at an accurate value.
Apply the global application of codes of measuring practice
Demonstrate why valuations are required and what purpose they serve
Apply the different concepts of value, price and worth to a valuation
Evaluate the causes of change in rents, yields and land values
Demonstrate the principles of valuation practice for both freehold and leasehold properties
Identify what is required in valuation reports for specific purposes.

Dispute resolution

Foundation level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

595 + VAT

Non members

695 + VAT

rics.org/foundationcpv

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Web Classes
Residential valuation Red Book compliant

Residential property brick defect,

identification and treatment

Price

Price

40 + VAT

Business tenancy dealing with insolvent tenants

New

14 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Price
Local taxation for valuation purpose
12 May 2015, 09:00-10:30

40 + VAT

Valuation renewable energy installation

26 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

05 May 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

New

3 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Rent review disputes

10 February 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Compulsory purchase the disturbance claim

19 February 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Residential property rendering defect, identification

and treatment
19 February 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Fundamentals of business tenancies rent review

4 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Compulsory purchase no land taken

12 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Residential property Japanese Knotweed,

identification and client advice
40 + VAT

Fundamentals of business tenancies lease renewal

18 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Fundamentals of business tenancies evidence

reporting and advice
25 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Residential property age assessment

Part 1 of 4: 15 April 2015, 09:00-10:30
Part 2 of 4: 29 April 2015, 09:00-10:30
Part 3 of 4: 13 May 2015, 09:00-10:30
Part 4 of 4: 27 May 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

128 + VAT

40 + VAT

Price

40 + VAT

E-learning

CPD

BS9999 determining the means of escape

2 CPD hours
45 + VAT
BS9999 the concept
2 CPD hours

45 + VAT

Cost & income based methods of valuation

1.5 CPD hours
45 + VAT
Flood risk identifying and dealing with it
1 CPD hour
15 + VAT
Fundamentals of corporate real estate
6 CPD hours

60 + VAT

International Valuation Standards in context

3 CPD hours
Reduced price for RICS members

55 + VAT

Non members

66 + VAT

Introduction to residential building surveys

the inspection
1 CPD hour
20 + VAT
Introduction to valuation
1 CPD hour

17 March 2015, 09:00-10:30

40 + VAT

Price

Development appraisals method and process

Residential property damp, identification and treatment

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21 April 2015, 09:00-10:30

23 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Dilapidation a case study for experienced

Landlord & Tenant professionals

Compulsory purchase calculating the claim

Price

New

16 April 2015, 09:00-10:30

13 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

Managing fire safety level 3

50 CPD hours

29 + VAT
595 + VAT

Real estate agency and brokerage standards

1 CPD hour
29 + VAT
Understanding the Commercial Property Service
Charge Code 2011
1 CPD hour
29 + VAT
Surveying safely
1 CPD hour

29 + VAT

For more information on RICS Web Classes

and e-learning visit rics.org/onlinelearning

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Construction
Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.
Technical content to support you through
the pre-construction, development and
post-construction phases.

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Award in Adjudication in the construction industry

Gain a general introduction to adjudication, its use and application in practice with a focus on the general
principles of construction adjudication.
Understand the legal basis of adjudication
Appreciate how adjudication is used in the construction industry
Know how adjudication compares to other dispute resolution processes.
Approximately 30 hours self study is required with attendance on 1 tutorial day.

Foundation level. 9 weeks distance learning.

Course price

595 + VAT

rics.org/adjudication

Certificate in Adjudication in the construction industry

Learn the application of English Law to adjudication, the law of adjudication and practice and procedure
in adjudication.
Appreciate how the laws of tort, contract and evidence are applied to the practice of adjudication
Outline the process of commencing, planning and running an adjudication case
Learn the skills you need to represent a party at an adjudication.
Attendance will be required on tutorial and assessment days.

Intermediate level. 12 months distance learning.

Unit 1

895 + VAT

Unit 2

755 + VAT

Unit 3

755 + VAT

rics.org/adjudication

Diploma in Adjudication in the construction industry

Gain the skills and knowledge to produce an enforceable, reasoned decisions and qualify as an Adjudicator.
Gain an advanced level understanding of the application of the law of contract and tort to adjudication
Competently run adjudication proceedings
Write an accurate, reasoned and enforceable decision.
To study for the Diploma you will need have completed units one, two and three of the certificate
in Adjudication in the construction industry.

Advanced level. 18 months distance learning.

420 CPD hours for Certificate Units 1-3 and Diploma.
Diploma

1750 + VAT

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Construction
Quantity surveying foundation course

Getting qualified

Best seller

This course will give you a firm foundation of the key commercial and contractual skills and
techniques required by Quantity Surveyors in the property and construction industry.
It is an interactive, online course where you will participate in discussion forums and
interactive live online sessions, read comprehensive materials, listen to audio presentations
and complete case studies and activities. You will be supported throughout the course by a
dedicated tutor available for questions and feedback.
You will gain skills and knowledge towards a number of RICS competencies including:
Construction technology and environmental services
Procurement and tendering
Design economics and cost planning
Quantification and costing of construction works
Contract practice and Contract administration
Project financial control and reporting.

Property

Learning outcomes include:

Construction

Demonstrate how to report on and forecast costs during the construction phase
Undertake the quantification and costing of some elements of construction works
including the pricing of variations
Appreciate how cost planning assists in the financial control of projects and
sources of cost data
Identify the contractual mechanisms and procedures relevant to the financial
management aspects of the project, such as change procedures, interim
valuations and final accounts
Demonstrate the general contractual provisions such as liquidated and
ascertained damages, early possession and practical completion.

Foundation level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

595 + VAT

Non members

695 + VAT

rics.org/foundationqs
Land
Business skills

Certificate in quantity surveying

Focus on the tools and techniques for the commercial management of construction projects.
Develop your knowledge to an advanced understanding and application of the key activities which
comprise quantity surveying in a logical sequence. Review case studies and examples drawn from
real world scenarios and discuss your own experiences to date.

Dispute resolution

Advise on the various provisions contained within standard forms of contract and
appropriate administrative and contractual procedures necessary for the smooth running
of a project and achieving the parties objectives
Articulate and interpret the role of the contract administrator in the management of a
construction project
Recognise and analyse the various factors that influence the choice of a design solution
Articulate the choice of different tendering options and their associated documentation.

Advanced level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

795 + VAT

Non members

895 + VAT

rics.org/certificateqs

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Construction project management essentials

From initial concept through to operation of the building, gain an overview of the whole development
and construction process and how to manage it.
Define the key stages of the development process from inception through to operation
Recognise the roles and responsibilities of all the professionals involved in construction
Confidently engage with construction and development professionals when discussing
technical and contractual issues
Apply key project management skills
Administer procurement, contractual and technical issues involved in the construction process.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

250 + VAT

Non members

335 + VAT

rics.org/constructionpm

Certificate in construction project management

Gain the knowledge of key project management techniques as they apply to construction projects and explore,
in detail, the project life cycle from start to finish including the critical steps within each stage.

Create a solid project brief and business case

Apply budgets and cash flows in developing projects
Develop project execution plans
Design and implement a BIM management process
Produce tender documentation
Manage people and targets to improve performance.

Intermediate to advanced level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

895 + VAT

Non members

995 + VAT

rics.org/certificatepm

Contract administration
To administer and manage contracts you need to know all contract details including employer and
contractor obligations. Receive best practice guidance as to managing these records and what to
record as the contract progresses.

Assess the responsibilities for record keeping

Prepare registers and records for correspondence, drawings, variations, resources on site
Analyse and interpret the variation process from inception to valuation
Recognise bad practice and demonstrate good practice
Complete a practical example on documentation.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

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Construction
Getting qualified

JCT Standard Building Contract 2011 practical training

The JCT contracts provide a hierarchy for settlement of disputes and you need to understand and be able to apply
the relevant clauses and definitions regarding dispute resolution in order to better manage project risk.
Identify the clauses, explore the definition and discuss practical examples in JCT 2011 Standard Building
Contract that relate to time, cost, quality and dispute resolution
Apply clauses to real world scenarios through group exercises and discussions of simulated contract scenarios
Select an appropriate dispute resolution process under JCT 2011
Deal with typical problems such as delays, loss and expense and extensions of time.

Foundation level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Property

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/jctcontract

Construction

Managing projects with JCT Minor Works Contracts

Although less detailed than the JCT Standard contract, to ensure smooth delivery of projects, all parties involved
must still be aware of their duties and responsibilities as well as liability as this differs from other contracts.

Assess when to use the JCT Minor Works form of contract

Understand the different parties duties
Assess if the relevant documents have been provided by the different parties
Decide on the best way to manage the contract according to the available resources.

Foundation level. Half day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

160 + VAT

Non members

215 + VAT

Land

rics.org/jctminorworks

Business skills

NEC3 contracts principles and processes

NEC3 contracts are widely used both domestically and internationally. It is essential to know when, why and
how to use the contracts as each contract has its own specific function depending on the project.
Know why, when and how to use NEC3 Contract suite
Apply core NEC3 contract administration principles including Early Warning Process,
Accepted Programme and Compensation Event Process
Identify common pitfalls and potential remedies
Employ a risk management strategy under the NEC.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Dispute resolution

Foundation level. One day course.

rics.org/nectraining

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Pre-contract project management techniques

One of the keys to successful project management is having a plan in place early. In construction, this means
understanding how to set out and deliver the main phases of pre-contract development management process
and the activities included.

Create a development brief

Complete a development appraisal including all necessary information
Identify the ins and outs of planning and development control
Assess the various procurement routes one may take
Recognise and distinguish the important aspects of project funding and finance.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/precontract

Post-contract project management techniques

Following the award of a contract, successful construction project management involves knowing how to manage
the next stages of the project from tender award through to commissioning, operation and settling final accounts.
Demonstrate knowledge of the processes from contract award through
to mobilisation, and the importance of project administration
Identify all relevant project processes and procedures
Effectively monitor project programmes
Manage risk
Define what a project audit involves and should include.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/postcontract

Understanding thatched roofs

To understand and survey thatched roofs requires a particular appreciation of their distinct construction materials,
complex method of construction, and an appreciation of potential defects.
Describe the life cycle of a thatched roof and how a thatched roof works
Identify the U Values of thatch and the insulation/condensation issues
Identify the different thatching methods and materials used in UK, along with common defects,
and the principal causes of thatch fires and their prevention
Undertake a full RICS building survey of a thatched property and apply condition ratings to those
parts of a thatched property that are linked by and to the thatched roof.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

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Construction
Best seller

Getting qualified

BIM implementation and management purpose,

benefits and challenges

For those starting their BIM journey, you need to understand the principles of BIM, what it means to the industry,
UK Government strategy, and how to effectively address the BIM challenge.

Describe the concept of BIM from a multidisciplinary perspective

Provide the business case for BIM, including its benefits and challenges
Demonstrate awareness of BIM execution plans and maturity models
Outline the UK Government BIM strategy and some key documents in support of that.

Property

If you are looking to gain an awareness of BIM or your company is implementing BIM, this
course will provide an excellent foundation into the concepts, functions and benefits of BIM.

Foundation. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/bimmodule

Construction

Well structured, highly informative, and the presenter (Anna) was

both very knowledgeable and engaging. It was a good introduction
to my BIM journey and I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to other
built environment professionals.
Mark Bainbridge

Land
Business skills

Certificate in BIM project management

BIM is a methodology, a process. A project manager has a critical role when advising clients, internal and external
stakeholders about the benefits of BIM how, when and where BIM can contribute to the project outcomes and
then have the skills and knowledge to manage the project.

Dispute resolution

Identify the business case for BIM in any project, taking into account costs and benefits, examining the major
cost drivers, functionality and characteristics of a good BIM model
How to create a BIM execution plan including the process, content, production and evaluation
Apply the processes and standards applicable to the management of information about an asset
throughout its lifespan
Identify who and how to engage with the right stakeholders at each stage of the project lifecycle
The interaction of process, technology and people in a BIM environment
Apply the tools and techniques that support enhanced collaboration among the project stakeholders.

Intermediate level. 6 month distance learning course.

Reduced price for RICS members

895 + VAT

Non members

995 + VAT

rics.org/bimcertificate

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Carbon management in the built environment

What is Carbon Management? How can you develop a carbon strategy? How can you meet legislative
requirements? This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of carbon management in buildings.

Examine the influences of Carbon Management

Explain Carbon Management to clients
Identify opportunities for renewable energy investment
Raise awareness on the legislation and costs associated with energy consumption
Demonstrate the benefits of Carbon Management
Assist Clients in developing a Carbon Strategy
Calculate the cost and carbon savings through Carbon Reduction projects.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/carbon

Ska rating foundation

Operated by RICS, the SKA Foundation course provides you with an introduction to the philosophy and
methodology SKA, and a high level overview of all the sustainability issues that relate to non-domestic fit-outs.
Define the SKA Rating philosophy and methodology
Identify and assess sustainability issues that relate to non-domestic fit outs
Demonstrate how to apply the SKA Rating process to a fit-out project and to a property portfolio.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

380 + VAT

Non members

515 + VAT

rics.org/skarating

Cost estimating practical course for surveyors

Receive practical insight on how to achieve consistent and accurate measurements through the use of the
New Rules of Measurement (NRM) for the Order of Cost Estimating. Practical examples and exercises will assess
your understanding and application.

Define the principles and purpose of the NRM

Complete a practical example of the order of cost estimating
Demonstrate awareness of the problems and exceptions to the NRM, and the possible solutions
Complete a self and peer assessment of the examples completed during the day.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

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Construction
Getting qualified

Fire safety in blocks of flats

With the increasing focus on fire safety within blocks of flats, surveyors need to understand the specific issues
that these occupancies raise, and give suggested fire safety solutions and evacuation strategies.

Identify various fire safety issues affecting blocks of flats

Understand the various risk assessment methodologies available and their application
Carry out a hazard identification and advise on reasonable upgrades
Give recommendations on acceptable levels of fire safety in blocks of flats.

Intermediate level. One day course.

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Property

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/firesafety
Best seller
Construction

Residential building surveys a practical workshop

Building survey reports are extensive and can be problematic. By deconstructing the residential building survey,
you will evaluate your own approach and demonstrate how to provide an effective building survey.
Apply the guidance and advice for the building surveys published by
the RICS and other appropriate organisations and commentators
Define the nature and extent of the building survey inspection
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to provide an effective
building survey service
Write a number of typical paragraphs that could be included in a
building survey report
Identify the ways building surveys can be offered to clients.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Land

Foundation level. One day course.

rics.org/resisurveys

Business skills

An informative workshop to keep our business up to date with best

practice and ensure we are providing a complete building survey for
our clients.
Michael Stephenson

Dispute resolution

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Health and safety in the built environment

Health and safety requirements are not only relevant, but also essential to the construction, land and built
environment sectors. Gain knowledge and understanding of health and safety that is fundamental to prevent
accidents in the workplace.

Perform a premise / site visit by managing procedures and processes before, during and after the inspection
Determine hazards and risk by writing a risk assessment analysis document
Ensure care of your own health and safety and that of the others
Describe legal duties (criminal and civil liability) and identify the suitable acts and regulations.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/hstraining

Residential building pathology inspection and diagnosis

New

Develop your technical skills in building pathology and broaden your knowledge of significant defects
in residential buildings through the assessment of case studies and practical examples.
Identify incidents of building movement and decide whether they require further investigation
Inspect residential properties for damp and insect infestation, and identify principle causes
including: rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation
Locate outbreaks of wood boring inspects and wood rotting fungi and report appropriately to clients
Analyse and diagnose property with increased technical skill and provide condition reports with improved
relevance and advice.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

250 + VAT

Non members

335 + VAT

rics.org/resipathology

Working with target cost contracts

A successfully managed target cost contract can benefit all parties through aligned objectives, better
collaboration and increased flexibility to change.

Explain when and why target cost contracts are beneficial

Identify the different risks that can arise in target cost projects as compared to other forms of contracting
Apply the mechanisms for establishing the target, and monitoring spend against the target
Examine cost, share and disallowable cost
How to prevent your target cost contract from becoming a problem project.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

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Construction
Getting qualified

Fundamentals of managing asbestos

As a duty holder, you need to comply with asbestos management duties, and this requires an
understanding of duty to manage requirements, legal responsibilities, and how to develop the
necessary strategies and documentation.

Outline the legal objectives of the duty to manage asbestos

Outline the content and need for asbestos management plans
Break down the format and structure of asbestos management plans
Demonstrate clean guidance on what to do next
Comment on an asbestos management plan
Produce an asbestos management plan.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Property

Intermediate level. One day course.

rics.org/fundamentalasbestos

Construction

Historic building condition surveys

Historic properties are common yet distinctive, and a surveyor must be able to readily identify defects and advise
their clients correctly, in order to prepare accurate building surveys and reports.

Land

Identify the main historic architectural styles, methods and materials including brick and bond, stone walling,
frames and plinths
Undertake a historic building survey including a 3D and 4D survey and critically analyse your visual assessment
Identify defects in historic houses and why they have developed, and how to differentiate significant failures from
old construction
Review the difference between the survey of a modern home from an historic house
Undertake a client debrief and make any appropriate recommendations on the necessity
of repair or conservation work
Prepare a report that properly explains the building under consideration that has
clarity and meaning to the reader.

Intermediate level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/historicbuildingsurvey

Business skills

Property inspection techniques

You will be guided through the key steps and principles of performing property inspections including, why and
when to perform an inspection, relevant legislation, rules and standards, and identifying common defects.
Identify when and why to undertake an inspection
Identify the requirements for inspection
Comply with the regulatory framework
Recognise common potential defects and environmental issues
Record building and site characteristics
Build an inspection report.

Dispute resolution

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

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Web Classes

E-learning

JCT 2011 certification introduction

Approved document G
1 CPD hour

16 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Part 2 of 3: 20 January 2015, 09:00-10:30

Part 3 of 3: 27 January 2015, 09:00-10:30
96 + VAT

JCT delivering construction projects series

Part 1 of 3: 4 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Part 2 of 3: 11 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Part 3 of 3: 18 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

96 + VAT

JCT 2011 Certification foundation

18 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price
Construction project management
variations management

40 + VAT

New

23 April 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Construction project management delays

and disruption
7 May 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Construction project management loss and expense

21 May 2015, 12:30-14:00
Price

45 + VAT

Managing risk in projects

5 CPD hours

FIDIC contracts managing global

construction projects series

Price

Price

CPD

40 + VAT

Reduced price for RICS members

158 + VAT

Non members

199 + VAT

Prince2 Foundation
15 CPD hours
Reduced price for RICS members

395 + VAT

Non members

475 + VAT

Prince2 Practitioner Plus

25 CPD hours
Reduced price for RICS members

674 + VAT

Non members

873 + VAT

SKA foundation assessors course

5 CPD hours
Reduced price for RICS members

380 + VAT

Non members

515 + VAT

SKA rating foundation assessors exam

1 CPD hour
Reduced price for RICS members

50 + VAT

Non members

60 + VAT

SKA rating offices assessors course

4 CPD hours
Reduced price for RICS members

395 + VAT

Non members

475 + VAT

SKA rating retail assessors course

5 CPD hours

Please note all Web Classes in a series

can be purchased individually or together.

Reduced price for RICS members

395 + VAT

Non members

475 + VAT

For more information on RICS Web Classes and e-learning

visit rics.org/onlinelearning

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The RICS Executive

Education programme
In response to growing global industry
demand, the RICS has created an
Executive Education Programme
dedicated solely to leadership skill
development for the built environment.
As a leading professional body in the
built environment sector, the RICS is
exclusively positioned to provide this
unique global solution.
The built environment industry is undergoing
dramatic change and senior leaders face an
increasingly tough set of challenges in the regional,
national and international marketplace. Projects are
growing in complexity and competition is intensifying.

Forward-thinking leaders in the industry are turning to

Executive Education Programmes as a powerful tool
to achieve competitive advantage and maintain worldclass standards of excellence within their organisations.
The RICS Executive Education Programme will engage
leaders with real-world scenarios, best practices, and
effective management techniques.
Using case studies, interactive classroom exercises,
small group discussions, and exposure to the latest
research, executives and senior professionals will gain
practical experience in solving problems as well as a
deeper insight into all aspects of the business.

Pierpaolo Franco
Global Director of Training Products

Leaders will develop essential leadership and commercial skills

as well as the high-level technical knowledge and insight needed
to implement effective strategies and navigate the complex
commercial environment in which they are operating.

To register your interest today please visit rics.org/executiveeducation

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Land
Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.
Training that focuses on the developing needs of industry.

Land
Getting qualified

Web Classes
Rural asset Red Book valuation method
15 January 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Rural professional trustee, role and responsibilities

5 February 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Rural biodiversity offsetting, payments for ecosystem

services and other natural capital opportunities
Price

40 + VAT

Rural estate and farm commercial lettings

19 March 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

40 + VAT

Rural property dispute role of the property chamber,

the lands chamber and the valuer
14 April 2015, 09:00-10:30
40 + VAT

Construction

Price

Rural assets and farmland dealing with divorce

Web Class
subscription
the flexible and
cost effective way
to develop your skills

Property

24 February 2015, 09:00-10:30

20 May 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Rural compulsory purchase of farmland and other

rural assets
Part 1 of 2: 2 June 2015, 09:00-10:30
Part 2 of 2: 9 June 2015, 09:00-10:30
Price

64 + VAT

7 July 2015, 09:00-10:30

Price

40 + VAT

Land

Rural Estate and farmland planning blight and its

consequences

Choose from over 100 live and

interactive Web Classes, accessing
key technical and non-technical
skills training across land,
property and construction.
Select your subscription:
Individual subscription
choose any 10 Web Classes
195 + VAT SAVING UP TO 51%

Business skills

*this is for individual use and only the named

purchaser can use the subscription and access
the CPD it cannot be shared with colleagues
across your business

Corporate subscription
multiple users can choose any 50 Web
Classes for 500 +VAT SAVING UP TO 75%

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For more information visit

For more information on RICS Web Classes
visit rics.org/onlinelearning

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RICS helping NPS to maintain a

vibrant and dynamic workforce

NPS Group delivers a comprehensive and flexible range of property

consultancy services tailored to meet the needs of both public and
private sector clients across the UK.
With its vibrant and dynamic workforce, the
company is keen to support its employees to
achieve chartered membership of professional
bodies, and it continually reviews their progress.
Two key ways RICS helps NPS to support its staff
are through the use of RICS Rewards and isurv.
RICS Rewards has helped the company maximise
their training budgets and now all RICS training,
whether open courses, lunch time seminars or
in-house training attracts a 20% discount.
Gillian Page, Talent Development Consultant at
NPS explained: This has enabled us to provide
more support for our employees and build
valuable CPD hours. It has been especially helpful
for our APC candidates. We purchase a number
of Rewards and then use these to fund RICS
CPD and training. RICS help us monitor the use
of these Rewards and we are able to top up our
account as necessary. It has worked really well
and has been easy to administer.

NPS used RICS Rewards to commission an

in-house course for their Kendal office on NEC3
Contracts. The training used real life case studies,
practical information and group exercises to
demonstrate how to correctly administer NEC
contracts, and master key factors including
pricing and negotiating terms.
David Clements, Group Director of NPS North
West commented: The training was particularly
valuable by virtue of the speed and efficiency with
which the principles could be assimilated, thus
avoiding the risk of being behind the pace on a
live contract.
NPS also has a corporate licence for isurv which
staff can access at any time via a link on the
companys intranet. This gives staff immediate
access to current information by discipline on
industry standards, case law, RICS Red Book,
legislative changes, document templates and
much more. isurv has proved invaluable for

RICS Matrics is dynamic, forward thinking, and enables its members

to grow and feel like an integral part of the wider RICS. This similar
philosophy is shared with NPS Group. We feel early career staff
add value to the organisation, and allow the company to develop a
workforce with new and innovative ideas.
Gillian Page, Talent Development Consultant, NPS

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Case study
Getting qualified
Property

relevant reading material on isurv. Im also able to

fulfil my CPD requirements through the seminars
and conferences arranged by NPS.

Laura Atton, of the Estate

and Asset Team in NPSs
Humber office, qualified as
a chartered surveyor earlier
this year. She said: RICS
membership is the mark of
property professionalism and
gaining your chartered status
is an important step. Over
the past few years, the company has helped to
train and prepare me for the APC interview and
my current role. I am very grateful for the support
I have received, and proud to be part of such a
professional team.

Many of the companys APC candidates and

newly qualified staff also attend local Matrics
events and find these very beneficial both for
CPD and as an opportunity to network with
other RICS members and professionals.

Construction

project and operational needs as well as for those

staff working towards their chartered membership
of RICS.

Land

NPS is dedicated to ensuring that their RICS

registered staff meet CPD commitments. By
assisting those who have qualified and those
who are working towards RICS professional
status to undertake the required level of CPD
throughout the year, NPS helps guarantee that
its staff remain professionally competent and
are able to achieve their potential.

Business skills
Dispute resolution

Oliver Tyndall, NPS Building

Surveyor based in Norwich,
began studying towards
RICS qualification this year.
Now six months into his APC
preparations, he said: My
supervisor and counsellor are
always on hand to ensure
Im getting all of the relevant
experience I require, whilst making sure that I
am recording past experience correctly. Im able
to consult with other recently qualified members
of staff for guidance and recommendations for

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Business skills
Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.
Improve your personal development, management and
leadership skills through our range of core courses and
courses tailored to the built environment.

Business skills
Getting qualified

Certificate in financial management

A 4 day certificate designed to provide a solid grounding in financial awareness skills and how to apply
these skills back into the workplace so as to improve decision making.
Module 1 Finance Fundamentals for Property Professionals (1 day)
Define the framework of accounting and finance
Demonstrate knowledge of the format and preparation of companys accounts
Show how accounting rules, concepts and assumptions underpin sets of accounts.

Property

Module 2 Core Financial Skills (1 day)

Analyse the Income Statement/P&L and balance sheet
Assess sources of income
Clarify the importance of cash flow to a business
Comprehend more advanced financial terminology and jargon.
Module 3 Financial Analysis and Decision Making (2 days)
State the difference between fixed and variable costs, and how costs behave in line with business activity
Define how central costs are allocated, and the terms contribution, marginal costing and break even analysis
Apply different financial techniques to improve decision making
Perform basic interpretation of financial statements using ratio analysis
Use discounted cash flow techniques for investment appraisal.

Construction

Course prices for individual modules:

Module 1 6 CPD hours.
Module 2 6 CPD hours.
Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

Module 3 12 CPD hours.

Reduced price for RICS members

590 + VAT

Non members

795 + VAT

Course price for all three modules booked together:

Land

Four day course. 24 CPD hours.

Reduced price for RICS members
Non members

945 + VAT
1275 + VAT

rics.org/certfinmanagement

Business skills

Understanding corporate finance

Using a straightforward, jargon-busting delivery the world of corporate finance will be demystified. The focus
will be on the financial objectives of companies, and the techniques they use to achieve those objectives.

Dispute resolution

Define the concepts of shareholder value and stakeholder value

Describe the purpose and processes of a flotation Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Describe the purpose and processes of corporate acquisitions and disposals
Apply the principles of corporate finance in determining appropriate capital structure in a
range of circumstances
Demonstrate comprehension of the application of leverage to company and asset valuation
Interpret the jargon of corporate finance.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/corpfinance

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E-learning

CPD

Advanced management skills 1

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Maintaining client relationships

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Advanced management skills 2

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Managing change
3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Building client relationships

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Managing diversity
2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Business negotiation skills

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Operational marketing
4 CPD hours

140 + VAT

Business writing skills

2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Presentation and oral communication skills

3 CPD hours
120 + VAT

Controlling emotions and conflict

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Problem solving tools

1 CPD hour

Dealing with project costs and risk

2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Project management essentials

3 CPD hours

Dealing with stress

2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Develop your creativity

1.5 CPD hours

79 + VAT

Quick tips on negotiation

1 CPD hour

45 + VAT
120 + VAT
29 + VAT

Quick tips on preparing for a successful interview

1 CPD hour
29 + VAT

Finance and accounting 1

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Quick tips on presentation

1 CPD hour

29 + VAT

Finance and accounting 2

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Sales for non-sales managers

1.5 CPD hours

70 + VAT

Fundamentals of management
3 CPD hours

140 + VAT

Sales skills for success 1

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Improve your telephone communication

1.5 CPD hours

79 + VAT

Sales skills for success 2

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Innovation a goal for all

1 CPD hour

45 + VAT

Successful recruitment
1.5 CPD hours

79 + VAT

Interpersonal effectiveness
3 CPD hours

140 + VAT

Time management 1
2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Key account management

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Time management 2
2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Leadership
3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Web and Online Communication

2 CPD hours

100 + VAT

Leading your sales team 1

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Web marketing
1.5 CPD hours

Leading your sales team 2

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

Managing across teams

3 CPD hours

120 + VAT

79 + VAT

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Dispute resolution
Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.
Gain the skills and knowledge required to help clients
avoid disputes or get them resolved as quickly and as
inexpensively as possible.

RICS training brochure 2015: Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.

Conflict avoidance, management and dispute

resolution procedures
Although professionals hope theyll never encounter conflict and disputes, at some point we all have to deal with
these situations. Learn how to deal with conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution from our expert.

Comprehend dispute resolution and conflict avoidance procedures and their importance
Detail the principal conflict and dispute resolution management processes
Compare, contrast and utilise different dispute resolution management processes
Identify core skills necessary to engage in conflict avoidance and dispute resolution management.

Foundation level. One day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

295 + VAT

Non members

399 + VAT

rics.org/conflictavoidance

Award in UK domestic Arbitration

Module one of the Diploma in Arbitration is a stand alone qualification for those interested in obtaining a sound
overview of arbitration law and practice.

Understand when arbitration can be used to resolve disputes

Gain a broad overview of the legal aspects of arbitration
Describe the initial procedures of the arbitration process
Understand the process of arbitration subsequent to the initial procedures.

Foundation level. One day course.

Course price

995 + VAT

rics.org/arbitration

Diploma in UK domestic Arbitration

Best seller

Comprehensive training on the principles of Arbitration, suitable for those seeking to represent
parties, or looking to act as an Arbitrator.
Know when arbitration can be used to resolve disputes
Describe the different breaches of English law, how they are developed, enforced and administered;
know the rights and obligation of the parties to a contract
Describe the requirements of an Arbitration agreement
Write a valid award on a substantive issue.

Practitioner level. 18 months (distance learning).

Module 1

995 + VAT

Module 2

1220 + VAT

Module 3

1220 + VAT

Module 4

1245 + VAT

Register for modules 1-4 of the Diploma and save 10% 4212 + VAT.

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CPD

rics.org/arbitration

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Expert witness accreditation training

Getting qualified

Best seller

Gain the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to prepare and undertake the role of an expert witness.
Know what is required to discharge the role of expert witness
Confidently understand and be able to adhere to best practice
Attract business as a listed RICS Accredited Expert Witness.

Advanced level.
Price per module:
Reduced price for RICS members

350 + VAT

Non members

395 + VAT

Reduced price for RICS members

1400 + VAT

Non members

1580 + VAT

Property

Modules 1-4:

rics.org/expertwitnesstraining

Fees for assessment can be found at rics.org/ewas

Construction

Accredited mediation training

Practice management of disputing parties, as well as techniques for avoiding conflict escalation and train
to be an RICS accredited mediator.

Advise parties and firms on the practical benefits of using mediation

Represent parties at mediation proceedings
Master a variety of mediation skills designed to reach a sensible commercial settlement of a dispute
Mediate disputes in the commercial and built environment sectors.

Module one: Intermediate level. 3 day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

1500 + VAT

Non members

2000 + VAT

Land

Module two: Advanced level. 2 day course.

Reduced price for RICS members

1200 + VAT

Non members

1700 + VAT

Book together and save.

rics.org/ricsmediationtraining

Business skills

Evaluative mediation
Learn the theory, practical components and skills to express an opinion, which could be binding or advisory,
at some stage during the mediation process.

Learn when and how evaluative mediation is used

Properly prepare parties and representatives for evaluative mediation
Manage the additional administrative steps that need to take place
Write a properly constructed report.

Advanced level.
270 + VAT

Non members

295 + VAT

Dispute resolution

Reduced price for RICS members

rics.org/evaluativemediation

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Dispute boards training

Learn about the concept, history, governing law and practice of dispute boards and gain the skills required
to qualify as a dispute board member.
Outline the concepts, functions, procedures and law relating to dispute boards
Know how a dispute board operates from conception to completion of a project.

Advanced level.
Module 1: One day course.
Course price

625 + VAT

Module 2: Two day course.

Course price

950 + VAT

CPD

rics.org/disputeboardtraining

E-learning
Acting as advocate in mediation
1 CPD hour

CPD

15 + VAT

Amendments to the Construction Act

1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Conflicts of interest
1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Expert witness report writing

1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Introduction to adjudication
1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Introduction to arbitration
1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Looking to become
an Adjudicator?
Dont miss our Diploma in
Adjudication see page 24
for more details.

Introduction to arbitration in the rural sector

1 CPD hour
15 + VAT
Introduction to dispute boards
1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Introduction to expert determination

1 CPD hour

15 + VAT

Introduction to residential service charge

dispute resolution
1 CPD hour
15 + VAT
Jurisdiction in arbitration and adjudication
1 CPD hour
15 + VAT
Making effective rent review submissions to
Arbitrators and Independent Experts
1 CPD hour
15 + VAT

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Coming soon...
Getting qualified

New online
course for 2015

The videos capture and transfer the skills, experience

and knowledge of those who work in these
environments, where success is non-negotiable,
and make them available to you to deploy in your
next communications challenge, wherever and with
whoever it might be.

The videos include in-depth tutorials, worked through

examples, reconstructions and live event footage. It
also includes the incredible High Stakes Persuasion
CEO and business leader interview series.

Get more from your training

budget and help to support
and retain key talent.
Buy credits in advance and redeem
over 12 months for training across
your teams.

Buy between 1,475 and 4,424

credits to save 15%.

Buy 4,425 credits or more to

save 20%.

Business skills

Find out more and

register your interest
at rics.org/newtraining

RICS Reward

Land

An added bonus is 3 mini-MBA modules to further

develop your big picture business skills, including the
modern theory of business strategy, how to identify the
key assets within the business via a key asset map and
how to interpret change and respond to change within
a market.

Save 20%

Construction

A series of short and high impact videos across

three modules: Leadership, Negotiation and Decision
Making. Designed to deliver lessons and strategies
of leadership, influence, impact and persuasion arising
from the courtroom, boardroom and the world of
law enforcement.

Property

The art of persuasion

Make your training

budget go further
*

Contact RICS Training

for further details;

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024 7686 8584

[email protected]
* when a minimum of 4,425 credits are purchased.
Exclusions apply, RICS reserves the right to withdraw
this offer at any time.

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RICS training events

terms and conditions

1.

Definitions and Interpretation

1.1.

For the purpose of these Training and Event Terms and

Conditions, the following terms shall having the
following meaning:

1.1.1.

Consumer means any customer who is purchasing

outside the course of his or her business or trade;

1.1.2.

1.1.3.

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increases. You may cancel your order within 7 working

days of this notice if you are unhappy with the price
increases.
2.4.

Delegate: means you or the individual attending

the Event in person or online pursuant to these
Special Conditions;

Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you must pay for

the Services at the time of booking by such means as we
may notify you of. Payment by cheque is deemed to have
been made only upon such cheque being met on first
presentation.

2.5.

Event: means the training course, event, conference,

seminar and/or networking event to be supplied for
attendance in person or online under these Special
Conditions;

If you do not pay us for the Services in accordance with

these Terms and Conditions, we may, in addition to
any other rights which we have under these Terms and
Conditions:

2.5.1.

charge interest on the outstanding amount (as well after

as before judgement) on a day to day basis at an annual
rate of 4% above National Westminster Bank Plcs base
rate form time to time applicable until the sum due is paid.

2.5.2.

withhold further deliveries and/or suspend performance of

the Services until arrangements as to payment or credit have
been established on terms which are satisfactory to us.

2.5.3.

immediately terminate the contract between you and us.

We will contact you in writing to tell you this.

2.6.

We may:

2.6.1.

refuse your (or any Delegate(s)) admittance to the Event;

2.6.2.

require you (or any Delegate) leave the Event; and/or

2.6.3.

immediately terminate the Contract; where we consider

you (or any Delegate) are acting inappropriately.

3.

Changes to the Services

3.1.

We will not be liable or responsible for any change to

the Services performed, failure to perform, or delay in
performance of, any of our obligations under these Terms
and Conditions that is caused by any act or event beyond
our reasonable control (Matter Outside Our Control). A
Matter Outside Our Control would include,by way of nonlimiting example, an occurrence preventing our holding the
Event at the intended venue or preventing the attendance
at the Event of a key individual or supplier.

3.2.

If a Matter Outside Our Control takes place that affects

the performance of our obligations under these Terms
and Conditions we will contact you in writing to let you
know in advance that a Matter Outside Our Control has
occurred (unless the problem is urgent or an emergency)
and:

3.2.1.

if (due to the Matter Outside Our Control) we are unable

to provide the Event in accordance with our written
acceptance of your Order we will contact you in writing to
confirm the changes we have had to make to the Event. [If
you are a Consumer, you may, by notice in writing to us:

1.1.4.

Matter Outside Our Control: has the meaning

given to it at clause 3.1 of these Special Conditions;
and

1.1.5.

Services: means any training course, event, conference,

seminar and/or networking event organised by RICS and
any materials, information or data provided to you as part
of or in connection with the provision of such services.

2.

Providing the Services

2.1.

We will need certain information from you that is necessary

for us to provide the Services, for example, your full name
(or the full name of the Delegate(s)), any special dietary or
accessibility requirements you (or the Delegate(s)) may have.
We will contact you in writing to obtain and/or confirm this
information. If you do not, after being asked by us, provide
us with this information, or you provide us with incomplete
or incorrect information (in our reasonable opinion), we may
suspend the Services by giving you written notice. We will
not be liable for any delay or non-performance where you
have not provided this information to us after we have asked.
If we suspend the Services under this clause 2.1, you do not
have to pay for the Services while they are suspended, but
this does not affect your obligation to pay for any invoices we
have already sent to you.

2.2.

The price for the Services is stated on our order

acknowledgement (as appropriate). All prices are in
pound sterling, are exclusive of VAT, which will be added
to or charged on invoices at the appropriate rates and
paid by you.

2.3.

We may vary the price where the cost to us of acquiring

or supplying the Services is increased between the
date of the order acknowledgement and delivery to
account for, without limitation, increases in the cost of
the Services, or arising from a change in exchange rate,
a change in delivery date, quantities or delay caused
by your instructions PROVIDED THAT we will notify you
in writing in good time prior to delivery of such price

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Terms and conditions

3.2.1.1. accept the change to the Services and attend the Event
as changed by us; or

3.2.2.

If we are unable to provide the Event to you, our

obligations under these Terms and Conditions will
be suspended and the time for performance of our
obligations will be extended for the duration of the Matter
Outside Our Control. You may, by notice in writing to us,
cancel or exchange the contract if a Matter Outside Our
Control takes place and you no longer wish us to provide
the Services. Please see your cancellation rights under
clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions.

5.1.1.

we are not obliged to accept a Delegate change for any

Event; and

5.1.2.

for security purposes, Delegates may not be changed

less than 24 hours prior to the Event.

6.

Limitation of Liability

6.1

We accept no responsibility or liability for the views or

opinions as expressed by the speakers, chairperson or
other persons at the Event.

6.2

We will not be liable to you by way of representation (unless

fraudulent), common law duty or under any express or
implied term of these Terms and Conditions for:

You may cancel an order for Services by writing to us at:

RICS Training, Surveyor Court, Westwood Way, Coventry,
CV4 8JE

6.2.2

any losses which are not caused by any breach by us;

and/or

6.2.3

business or trade losses.

6.3

Subject to condition 6.4 below, our entire liability in

connection with these Terms and Conditions will not
exceed the purchase price of the Services to which
the claim relates.

6.4

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit our

liability to you for death or personal injury resulting from
our negligence or that of our employees, agents or
subcontractors nor for any other matter which by law
cannot be excluded.

Assignment

7.1

We may freely assign, sub-contract or otherwise transfer

in whole or in part the Services. You may not assign,
sub-contract or otherwise transfer in whole or in part
your rights and obligations under these Terms and
Conditions without our written agreement.

General

8.1

All intellectual property in the Services and any materials or

other documents or items provided in connection with the
Services are and shall remain fully vested in us and cannot
be used for your own commercial purpose. This does not
apply to publications and data provided by third parties.

8.2

We shall process your data in accordance with the Data

Protection Act 1998. You can view our privacy policy
here: www.rics.org/privacy.

8.3

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire terms

and conditions between us in relation to the Services and
supersede all previous agreements.

8.4

No waiver by us of any breach of these Terms and

Conditions by you is considered as a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.

8.5

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws

of England and the English courts shall have the nonexclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes arising out
of or under it.

E: [email protected] in the following circumstances:

4.1.1.

if you are a Consumer, in accordance with the United

Kingdoms Distance Selling Regulations, you have the
right to cancel the contract between us for the supply
of the Services within 14 working days from entering
into the contract. A working day is any day other than
weekends and bank or other public holidays. Unless we
agree otherwise with you in writing, you will not be able to
cancel in respect of the Services under this clause once
the performance of the Event has begun.

4.1.2.

due to a Matter Outside Our Control (as defined at clause

3.1 of these Special Conditions); and

4.1.3.

up to fourteen (14) days prior to the Event. If you cancel

an Order under this clause 4.1.3 and you have made
any payment in advance for Services that have not been
provided to you, we will refund these amounts to you,
subject to a 10% administration charge. If you cancel
an Order fourteen (14) days or less prior to the Event,
you will not be entitled to a refund of any payment you
have made in advance for the Services that have not
been provided to you. To the extent permitted by law,
we shall not be liable to you (whether in contract, tort,
negligence or otherwise and howsoever arising) for any
loss, damage, cost and/or ,expense incurred by you
under or in connection with your cancellation of the Order
for Services fourteen (14) days or less prior to the Event.

4.2.

We will confirm your cancellation under clause 4.1 in

writing to you.

4.3.

If you are not a Consumer and you cancel an Order under

clause 4.1 and you are entitled to a refund for Services
that have not been provided to you, we will refund these
amounts to you within 28 days of receipt of your notice
of cancellation.
Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, you are
not entitled to exchange your order for an Event to
a different Event.

4.5.

For the avoidance of doubt, we are not obliged to accept

cancellations under clause 4.1 received or requested
fourteen (14) days or less prior to the Event.

4.6.

We may cancel an Order for the Services by writing to

you (to the e-mail address nominated by you in your
Order) at any time. If we cancel your Order for the
Services, we shall either (at our sole option):

4.6.1.

offer you a place at a different Event that we offer; or

4.6.2.

refund the price paid in advance by you for the Event, within
28 days of our notice of cancellation to you.

5.

Change of Event Delegate

5.1

Subject to receipt by us of the full sum payable by you for

the Event, you may change the Delegate attending the
Event by notice in writing to [email protected] up to 24
hours prior to the Event. We will confirm in writing to you

Dispute resolution

4.4.

Business skills

4.1.

any losses which are not reasonably foreseeable by both

parties when the contact is formed arising in connection
with the supply of the Services or their use by you;

Land

6.2.1

Construction

Cancellation of the Services

Property

4.

Getting qualified

3.2.1.2. cancel the Contract if you no longer wish us to provide

the Services. [Please see your cancellation rights under
clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions].

whether we are able to accept the Delegate change. For

the avoidance of doubt:

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RICS training brochure 2015: Global skills. Local knowledge. Your future.

INDEX
Accredited mediation training
45
Acting as advocate in mediation (e-learning)
46
Advanced management skills 1 (e-learning)
42
Advanced management skills 2 (e-learning)
42
Amendments to the Construction Act (e-learning)
46
APC completing the submission template (Web Class)
11
APC Critical Analysis 10 dos and donts (Web Class)
11
APC Final Assessment interview 10 dos and donts (Web Class) 11
APC supervisors and counsellors (e-learning)
11
Approved document G (e-learning)
34
Asset management tools, techniques and practices
16
Award in Adjudication in the construction industry
24
Award in UK domestic Arbitration
44
Becoming an APC supervisor or counsellor
6
BIM implementation and management purpose,
benefits and challenges
29
BS9999 determining the means of escape (e-learning)
22
BS9999 the concept (e-learning)
22
Building client relationships (e-learning)
42
Building pathology competency masterclass (Web Class)
11
Business negotiation skills (e-learning)
42
Business skills Web Classes and e-learning
42
Business tenancy dealing with insolvent tenants (Web Class) 22
Business writing skills (e-learning)
42
Carbon management in the built environment
30
Case study RICS helping NPS to maintain a vibrant
and dynamic workforce
38
Certificate in Adjudication in the construction industry
24
Certificate in BIM project management
29
Certificate in business valuation techniques
20
Certificate in commercial property valuation
20
Certificate in construction project management
26
Certificate in corporate real estate and facilities management 18
Certificate in financial management
41
Certificate in quantity surveying
25
Commercial landlord and tenant rent review and
lease renewals
19
Commercial management of construction competency
masterclass (Web Class)
11
Commercial property valuation foundation course
21
Commercial property valuation fundamentals
21
Compulsory purchase calculating the claim
18
Compulsory purchase calculating the claim (Web Class)
22
Compulsory purchase no land taken (Web Class)
22
Compulsory purchase the disturbance claim (Web Class)
22
Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice
9
Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice for
RICS Final Assessment (Web Class)
11
Conflict avoidance, management and dispute
resolution procedures
44
Conflicts of interest (e-learning)
46
Construction project management delays and
disruption (Web Class)
34
Construction project management essentials
26
Construction project management loss and expense
(Web Class)
34
Construction project management variations
management (Web Class)
34
Construction technology and environmental services
competency masterclass (Web Class)
11
Construction Web Classes and e-learning
34
Contract administration
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Controlling emotions and conflict (e-learning)

Cost & income based methods of valuation (e-learning)
Cost estimating practical course for surveyors
Critical Analysis (e-learning)
Dealing with project costs and risk (e-learning)
Dealing with stress (e-learning)
Design and specification competency masterclass
(Web Class)
Develop your creativity (e-learning)
Development appraisals features and analysis
Development appraisals method and process (Web Class)
Dilapidation a case study for experienced Landlord
& Tenant professionals (Web Class)
Dilapidations claims, obligations and settlement mechanisms
Dilapidations leases explained part 1
Dilapidations leases explained part 2
Diploma in Adjudication in the construction industry
Diploma in UK domestic Arbitration
Dispute boards training
Dispute resolution e-learning
Evaluative mediation
Expert witness report writing (e-learning)
Expert witness accreditation training
FIDIC contracts managing global construction projects
series (Web Class)
Final assessment (e-learning)
Final Assessment mock interview
Final Assessment preparing a powerful presentation
(Web Class)
Final Assessment presentation and interview masterclass
Finance and accounting 1 (e-learning)
Finance and accounting 2 (e-learning)
Financial viability in planning case study analysis
Financial viability in planning principles and methodologies
Fire safety in blocks of flats
Flood risk identifying and dealing with it (e-learning)
Fundamentals of business tenancies evidence
reporting and advice (Web Class)
Fundamentals of business tenancies lease renewal
(Web Class)
Fundamentals of business tenancies rent review (Web Class)
Fundamentals of corporate real estate (e-learning)
Fundamentals of management (e-learning)
Fundamentals of managing asbestos
Funding and planning affordable housing
Health and safety in the built environment
Historic building condition surveys
Improve your telephone communication (e-learning)
Innovation a goal for all (e-learning)
Inspection competencies competency masterclass
(Web Class)
International Valuation Standards in context (e-learning)
Interpersonal effectiveness (e-learning)
Introduction to adjudication (e-learning)
Introduction to APC (e-learning)
Introduction to arbitration (e-learning)
Introduction to arbitration in the rural sector (e-learning)
Introduction to dispute boards (e-learning)
Introduction to expert determination (e-learning)
Introduction to residential building surveys the
inspection (e-learning)

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Index

Introduction to residential service charge dispute

resolution (e-learning)
Introduction to valuation (e-learning)
JCT delivering construction projects series (Web Class)
JCT 2011 Certification foundation (Web Class)
JCT 2011 certification introduction (Web Class)
JCT Standard Building Contract 2011 practical training
Jurisdiction in arbitration and adjudication (e-learning)
Key account management (e-learning)
Land Web Classes
Landlord and tenant competency masterclass (Web Class)
Leadership (e-learning)
Leading your sales team 1 (e-learning)
Leading your sales team 2 (e-learning)
Leasing letting competency masterclass (Web Class)
Local taxation for valuation purpose (Web Class)
Maintaining client relationships (e-learning)
Making effective rent review submissions to Arbitrators
and Independent Experts (e-learning)
Managing across teams (e-learning)
Managing change (e-learning)
Managing diversity (e-learning)
Managing fire safety level 3 (e-learning)
Managing projects with JCT Minor Works Contracts
Managing risk in projects (e-learning)
Measurement of land and property
Measurement of land and property competency
masterclass (Web Class)
Membership technical competencies
Membership Web Classes and e-learning
NEC3 contracts principles and processes
Operational marketing (e-learning)
Post-contract project management techniques
Pre-contract project management techniques
Preparing for the APC Critical Analysis
Preparing for the APC Final Assessment
Preparing for the Professional Experience Route
Final Assessment
Preparing your assessment documentation for Associate
Membership (AssocRICS)
Presentation and oral communication skills (e-learning)
Prince2 Foundation (e-learning)
Prince2 Practitioner Plus (e-learning)
Problem solving tools (e-learning)
Procurement and tendering competency masterclass
(Web Class)
Professional ethics for RICS members (e-learning)
Professional experience route case study method (Web Class)
Professional experience route completing summary
of experience and CPD record (Web Class)
Professional experience route final assessment
interview technique (Web Class)
Project financial control and reporting competencies
competency masterclass (Web Class)
Project management essentials (e-learning)
Property development strategies
Property inspection techniques
Property Web Classes and e-learning
Public sector asset management
Quantification and costing of construction work
competency masterclass (Web Class)
Quantification and Costing of Construction Work
competency masterclass (Web Class)

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11
22
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42
42
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27
34
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10
11
27
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9
8
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11
11
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16
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Quantity surveying foundation course

Quick tips on negotiation (e-learning)
Quick tips on preparing for a successful interview (e-learning)
Quick tips on presentation (e-learning)
Real estate agency and brokerage standards (e-learning)
Red Book theory and practice
Rent review disputes (Web Class)
Residential building pathology inspection and diagnosis
Residential building surveys a practical workshop
Residential property age assessment (Web Class)
Residential property brick defect, identification and
treatment (Web Class)
Residential property damp, identification and treatment
(Web Class)
Residential property Japanese Knotweed, identification
and client advice (Web Class)
Residential property rendering defect, identification and
treatment (Web Class)
Residential property valuation fundamentals
Residential valuation Red Book compliant (Web Class)
Rural biodiversity offsetting, payments for ecosystem
services and other natural capital opportunities (Web Class)
Rural compulsory purchase of farmland and other rural
assets (Web Class)
Rural professional trustee, role and responsibilities
(Web Class)
Rural asset Red Book valuation method (Web Class)
Rural assets and farmland dealing with divorce (Web Class)
Rural estate and farm commercial lettings (Web Class)
Rural Estate and farmland planning blight and its
consequences (Web Class)
Rural property dispute role of the property chamber,
the lands chamber and the valuer (Web Class)
Sales for non-sales managers (e-learning)
Sales skills for success 1 (e-learning)
Sales skills for success 2 (e-learning)
SKA foundation assessors course (e-learning)
SKA rating foundation
SKA rating foundation assessors exam (e-learning)
SKA rating offices assessors course (e-learning)
SKA rating retail assessors course (e-learning)
Successful recruitment (e-learning)
Surveying safely (e-learning)
Time management 1 (e-learning)
Time management 2 (e-learning)
Understanding corporate finance
Understanding property
Understanding thatched roofs
Understanding the APC
Understanding the Commercial Property Service Charge
Code 2011 (e-learning)
Understanding the route to Associate Membership
(AssocRICS)
Understanding the route to Associate Membership and
preparing your assessment documentation
Valuation competency masterclass (Web Class)
Valuation renewable energy installation (Web Class)
Valuation of land for affordable housing
Web and Online Communication (e-learning)
Web marketing (e-learning)
Working with target cost contracts
Writing loan security and lending valuation reports

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Confidence through professional standards

RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional
qualifications and standards in the development and
management of land, real estate, construction and
infrastructure. Our name promises the consistent
delivery of standards bringing confidence to the
markets we serve.
We accredit 118,000 professionals and any individual or firm
registered with RICS is subject to our quality assurance. Their
expertise covers property, asset valuation and real estate
management; the costing and leadership of construction
projects; the development of infrastructure; and the
management of natural resources, such as mining, farms and
woodland. From environmental assessments and building
controls to negotiating land rights in an emerging economy;
if our members are involved the same professional standards
and ethics apply.

United Kingdom RICS HQ

Parliament Square, London
SW1P 3AD United Kingdom
t +44 (0)24 7686 8555
f +44 (0)20 7334 3811
[email protected]

Ireland

38 Merrion Square, Dublin 2,

Ireland
t +353 1 644 5500
f +353 1 661 1797
[email protected]

Media enquiries
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We believe that standards underpin effective markets. With

up to seventy per cent of the worlds wealth bound up in land
and real estate, our sector is vital to economic development,
helping to support stable, sustainable investment and growth
around the globe.
With offices covering the major political and financial centres
of the world, our market presence means we are ideally placed
to influence policy and embed professional standards. We
work at a cross-governmental level, delivering international
standards that will support a safe and vibrant marketplace
in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure, for the
benefit of all.
We are proud of our reputation and we guard it fiercely, so
clients who work with an RICS professional can have confidence
in the quality and ethics of the services they receive.

Europe

(excluding UK and Ireland)

Rue Ducale 67,
1000 Brussels,
Belgium
t +32 2 733 10 19
f +32 2 742 97 48
[email protected]

Office G14, Block 3,

Knowledge Village,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
t +971 4 446 2808
f +971 4 427 2498
[email protected]

Africa

Americas

t +27 11 467 2857

f +27 86 514 0655
[email protected]

t +1 212 847 7400

f +1 212 847 7401
[email protected]

North Asia

ASEAN

Japan

South Asia

t +852 2537 7117

f +852 2537 2756
[email protected]

t +65 6692 9169

f +65 6692 9293
[email protected]

t +81 3 5532 8813

f +81 3 5532 8814
[email protected]

t +91 124 459 5400

f +91 124 459 5402
[email protected]

PO Box 3400,
Witkoppen 2068,
South Africa

3707 Hopewell Centre,

183 Queens Road East
Wanchai, Hong Kong

One Grand Central Place,

60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2810,
New York 10165 2811, USA

Suite 10, 25th Floor,

Samsung Hub, 3 Church Street,
Singapore 049483

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South America

Middle East

Rua Maranho, 584 cj 104,

So Paulo SP, Brasil
t +55 11 2925 0068
[email protected]

Level 14 Hibiya Central Building,

1-2-9 Nishi Shimbashi Minato-Ku,
Tokyo 105-0003, Japan

Oceania

Suite 1, Level 9,
1 Castlereagh Street,
Sydney NSW 2000. Australia
t +61 2 9216 2333
f +61 2 9232 5591
[email protected]

48 & 49 Centrum Plaza,

Sector Road, Sector 53,
Gurgaon 122002, India

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