Working With You To Achieve APC Success

Tailored training for would-be chartered surveyors and their employers

Every year around 30% of APC candidates fail to pass the final assessment having to spend at least another six months training, studying and repeating the final assessment.

Achieving Chartered status is one of the most important steps in candidates careers and reflects the global standing of this well-respected quality standard.

Employers need to ensure candidates receive the correct work experience, undertake review meetings and support their candidates towards final assessments - however many managers often find it hard to dedicate time to candidates or simply do not know what is required.

APC Academy provides a tailored solution for both APC candidates and employers by complementing any company-based RICS APC training programme, or even devising a new training programme from first principles, to ensure the best possible preparation for success at APC.

Let APC Academy help you achieve APC success.

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APC Academy should be the first stop for those who are serious about obtaining chartered status at their first attempt. My company employed David's services early on in the APC process. David's first-hand knowledge, experience and overall approach was of great benefit and his comments and guidance on my competencies, critical analysis and presentation were always structured and geared towards the end result. David also provided mock interviews which were an excellent precursor to the final interview. David's advice and attitude was a major factor in earning my MRICS status and I would highly recommend APC Academy to anyone who is considering becoming a Chartered Surveyor.

Gerard Malrooney, MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, Thomas & Adamson

The professional support and advice provided by the APC Academy made an invaluable contribution towards ensuring that I passed my APC examination first time. The APC Academy's review of my Critical Analysis and final submission documents ensured that my submission reflected the criteria set out by the RICS. The mock interviews really helped to prepare me for the big day and gave me the confidence I needed going into my Final Assessment interview.

James Halligan BSc (Hons) MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, RJ MacLeod

APC Academy enhanced my documentation because of the excellent feed back I received prior to submission. David provided structured advice on my Critical Analysis and overall templates, which ensured I would be giving the assessors a great first impression.

My main concern throughout the whole process was how I would do in my presentation and what possible questions I would be asked during the final interview. APC Academy created the final assessment experience through their mock interviews, allowing me to go in to the final interview confident and relaxed. I was given meaningful advice on my presentation and being able to run through it in these conditions really increased my fluidity and confidence.

David was always contactable so any problems would be answered by email, telephone or even a coffee. I would recommend APC Academy to any candidates approaching final assessment.

Neil Malloy MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, Interserve Construction Limited

I was referred to APC Academy by a colleague in order to have my Critical Analysis and submission documentation reviewed. The advice and support I received was invaluable as David not only provided feedback on what I had written but also suggestions on improving the content, therefore I knew what I was submitting was of the highest quality. I would happily recommend APC Academy to anyone due to sit their APC.

Colin Campbell, MRICS
Commercial Property Consultant, Jones Lang LaSalle

I was not confident on my presentation before the APC exam. With the recommendation from RICS Matrix, I got in touch with David Cohen. Took his advice and applied this to my APC exam preparation. The feedback was very valuable – I am pleased to have met David and other assessors. Thank you very much.

Li Li Lim MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, Davis Langdon

I used the APC Academy to review and critique my Critical Analysis and submission documentation. I found that David's support and clear guidance was extremely useful and provided me with better understanding as to how the documentation should be written and presented.

Sebastian Findlay MRICS
Investment Agent, CKD Galbraith LLP

APC Academy provided me with excellent preparation for my final assessment. I was helped by ensuring that my submission document and Critical Analysis were of the required standard and that I was ready and had sufficient experience for the final assessment. I found the mock interview particularly beneficial in preparing for the final assessment both in terms of familiarizing myself with the structure of the interview and getting used to answering questions from the assessors.

Kenny Fleming MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, Ewing Somerville

The APC Academy was able to complement the in-house support given by my employer in my preparation to sit the APC. In particular the Academy were able to lead and facilitate mock Interviews which were very beneficial.

Neil Lyus MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, Thomas & Adamson

Excellent service. Susan was friendly and approachable, providing invaluable knowledge that was essential to my final assessment preparation. Would recommend to anyone!

John Rigby MRICS
Building Control

The support and critique provided by David was essential in preparing for and passing the APC final interview first time. Through several meetings and concise documentation review David provided excellent guidance on my final submission documentation. We also undertook final interview preparation which again proved invaluable in being prepared for the final interview. Without hesitation I would strongly recommend that APC candidates and their employers utilize the service provided by the APC Academy to afford candidates every opportunity of qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor.

Paraic Mannion, MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, CA Blackwell (Contracts) Ltd

During my APC training period, David Cohen of APC Academy has provided excellent and beneficial advises, from the RICS final submission, through to the Critical Analysis and the final presentation. I found the mock interviews very beneficial as David and other assessors have provided valuable feedbacks which assist my preparation for the final day. Thanks again David for your support which helps me in passing my APC the first time!

Stephanie Pang MRICS
Quantity Surveyor, Thomas & Adamson

Having decided to gain my chartership I wanted some advice and mentoring to focus and sense check my APC application and submissions as well as preparing me for interview. I found the professionalism and expertise of APC Academy and David Cohen excellent. By holding regular reviews with APC Academy I was able to clearly focus my attention on the quality of my submission including my critical analysis. Undertaking mock interviews proved invaluable in preparations for my final interview. I understood what to expect and was much more relaxed resulting in my qualification. I could not recommend APC Academy and David Cohen highly enough.

Glenn Masterton MRICS
Project Manager, Stockland