One of the most important steps for career evolution is the constant search for professionalization. And with fleet management this would not be different.
Thus, more and more professionals are seeking the title of specialist in their areas of expertise.
As the market is constantly evolving, studying and dedicating yourself to a function is the main factor when your goal is to grow more and more.
Thinking about it, the STOP Institute, conceived by Golfleet, developed academic courses for professionals in the segment.
are they the Program for Fleet Managers – PGF, the Executive MBA in Strategic Fleet Management and Driver Training Program – PFC.
These professional courses are dedicated to people who already work in the fleet area or are interested in it, with several modules aimed at training managers, so that they can grow together with their company and their drivers.
Therefore, in today's content, we will address how these capabilities are responsible for promoting strategic management.
Executive MBA in Strategic Fleet Management
Driver Training Program - PFC
Academic courses for fleet management professionals
Program for Fleet Managers - PGF
The Fleet Managers Program – PGF has evolved along with the professionals who believed in its purpose.
Today, he is one of the most recognized courses in the area and certified by North American Fleet Management Association (NAFA).
In addition, the Fleet Managers Program is the first academic course for professionals in the area.
Both those who have influence in decision-making related to corporate vehicles, and those interested in acquiring knowledge in relation to fleet management.
Therefore, the PGF is divided into 14 specific modules and has classes on Scientific Research Methodology and Seminars, Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Interpersonal Relations.
The mandatory subjects are:
- Fleet Management Strategies
- Fleet Policy and Employment Contract
- Safety Culture
- Strategic Fleet Management with the use of Telemetry
And the electives are:
- Fleet Operations: Fleet in Practice
- TCO: Costs vs Results
- KPI: Indicators for Fleet Management
- Supply: Purchasing Management
- Corporate Mobility
- Fleet Management and Maintenance
- ESG Applied in Fleet Management
- Ethics and Interpersonal Relations applied to Fleet Management
- Introduction to Road Freight Transport
- Leadership and Team Development
🧠 Learn more: Program for Fleet Managers – PGF | Instituto PARAR
Even with UniFil's teaching methods and structure, the course continues to be completely online, allowing flexibility for students to combine studies with professional and personal life, for example.
The PGF has 270 hours of classes, 120 of mandatory subjects and 150 of elective subjects, and delivers the international certification Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM).
All Contents are developed by subject matter experts and expert teachers and include analysis of real cases, individual assessments and complementary exercises.
During the course, students are accompanied by tutors, who can help them with the contents and readings of each subject, allowing the theory to be applied in more practical discussions.
Then, check out the testimony of Luiz Carlos Bibiano, Fleet Supervisor of the Public Ministry of Minas Gerais, about his experience with the program:
The PGF (Program for Fleet Managers) gave me a new direction regarding
importance of a sustainable vision in fleet management. It also reinforced the
thought focused on technological innovations that aim, above all, at
safety, maximum efficiency and increased productivity. The course was a
great opportunity for my professional growth, since, in
country, we have few courses focused on the subject with such quality of
content and teaching staff.
Executive MBA in Strategic Fleet Management
In 2018, the PGF went further and became a postgraduate program, with the name of Executive MBA in Strategic Fleet Management.
Thanks to the partnership with Philadelphia University Center (UniFil), headquartered in Londrina, Paraná, and one of the largest distance learning universities in Brazil.
The Executive MBA in Strategic Fleet Management at Instituto PARAR is made up of 14 modules, divided into a total duration of 420 hours.
aims to leverage the career of professionals who work with corporate fleets and allow them to operate with greater strategic focus without losing sight of their tactical activities.
For that, uses management, planning, leadership and organization resources. As well as applications of practical activities aimed at applying existing theories in the specific area of fleets.
It is first post-graduation in Fleet Management in Brazil, recognized by MEC, 100% EAD and with the following menus:
Fleet Management Strategies
Deepen your strategies, understand the fleet management scenario and its integration with the other sectors of the company, from mapping to fleet diagnosis and its economic, environmental and social sustainability.
Fleet Policy and Employment Contract
Addresses the main responsibility of current managers, the creation, validation and application of a solid fleet policy, as well as applied and structural legal issues.
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Fleet Operations: Fleet in Practice
The first steps towards a successful understanding of fleet policy construction and implementation, people management, demobilization methods and operational sustainability.
TCO: Costs vs Results
One of the 360º view of direct and indirect costs related to fleet purchase and management, such as TCO calculation and cost reduction.
🔔 Reading suggestion: TCO & ROI: two acronyms that make the difference in fleet management
KPI: Indicators for Fleet Management
management based on clear key indicators and relevant measurement systems for more confident decision-making.
🔔 Reading suggestion: Performance evaluation of drivers and productivity indicators in fleet management
Safety Culture
Care for accident prevention, such as safety beyond the four wheels, safety behind the wheel and safety as a good deal.
Supply: Purchasing Management
Integration between fleet managers, purchasing departments, to selection of suppliers and partners aligned with your company's strategy.
Corporate Mobility
Sharing, cooperation and sustainability in the search for more safety, efficiency, sustainability and integration practices into society.
Strategic Fleet Management using Telemetry
History of telemetry, how automotive tracking technology works, application and use of the main indicators for targeted data management and criteria for selecting suppliers.
Fleet Management and Maintenance
Definition and management of maintenance options (own vs outsourced), sizing, workshop structure and labor, tires and fuel, control of services and preventive and corrective maintenance.
ESG applied in Fleet Management
Understanding and practical application of sustainability in three pillars in corporate light fleets, relationship between ESG and investments in the safety culture for the company, drivers and managers.
🔔 Reading suggestion: Stay ahead of ESG with a fleet management system
Ethics and Interpersonal Relations applied to Fleet Management
Development of an ethical stance in decision-making and studies on communication and interpersonal relationships in the organizational context.
Introduction to Road Freight Transport
Concepts and themes that involve the different types of loads, vehicles, volumes and materials of road transport, for the promotion of a macro view on legislation and logistical operations applied to fleet management.
Leadership and Team Development
understanding of role of leaders and their construction, performance and good performance, as well as an analysis of the formation and characteristics of the profile of the members of the team and the relationship of the leaders with this group.
In addition to these disciplines, professionals also have the option of carrying out a Course Completion Work (TCC).
It is noteworthy that Graduates of the Fleet Managers Program – PGF can eliminate disciplines and obtain a specialization certificate, with the same validity as a face-to-face course.
🧠 Learn more: Executive MBA in Strategic Fleet Management | Instituto PARAR
Driver Training Program - PFC
Finally, the Driver Training Program – PFC was designed for employees who drive their company's cars. Both for commercial and technical purposes.
In this sense, it develops techniques, skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of defensive driving and preventive, in an empathetic, responsible and solidary way.
The PFC is divided into 8 modules, with more than 100 short and practical videos on traffic Safety, driving tips and mechanics, for example. In addition to exercises for fixing content such as:
- Safety first
- Environment, driver and society
- The vehicle
- Pilotage I and II
- efficient driving
- Accidents
- Legislation
🧠 Learn more: Driver Training Program – PFC | Instituto PARAR
We are very proud of the depth and specificity that the approaches of the courses of the STOP Institute promote, always focusing on strategic and complete management.
We also hold events like the PARAR Global Conference and STOP On The Road, where we address the main trends in the automotive sector and topics on mobility, technology and innovation.
So, in addition to our fleet management systems, we build an ecosystem that is driven by a great purpose: save lives, every day.
As our technology is one of the greatest fruits of this mission, we invite you to schedule a demonstration and learn about all the benefits of telemetry in practice:
