APC Success: Preparation Bootcamp

APC Success: Preparation Boot Camp

Our Preparation Bootcamp is a 3-day course focussed on submission and final assessment readiness. It’s designed for candidates without access to a corporate APC training programme.

The cost of the 3-day combined course is £1,500 (+VAT) but candidates who book the Spring 2027 course before 30th September 2026 can take advantage of an early bird discount, meaning they’ll pay just £1,200 (+VAT).

APC Pathways

This course is suitable for Land & Property candidates on the Commercial, Corporate, Property Finance & Investment, Planning & Development, Residential and Valuation APC Pathways.

For Built Environment candidates it’s suitable for those on the Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Building Control pathways.

This market-renowned and very popular three day training package is available for APC candidates working in real estate organisations and surveying firms that do not have access to a corporate APC training programme. We bring together up to 12 candidates in single groups for the intensive and highly-interactive two-stage programme.

The first part of this interactive small group course assists candidates with the preparation of their final submission and will cover:

Understanding what APC assessors are seeking from the submission and final assessment
How to approach and complete all aspects of the APC submission
The countdown to APC preparation: How best to spend time preparing for the submission
Navigating the RICS online submission process, including the Assessment Platform (AP)
How to select and design the Case Study at their final assessment interview
An RICS Ethics overview and how to prepare for the online RICS Ethics test
An overview of important statutes, regulations and RICS publications
Advice on time management and planning their revision

The second part of the course consisting of two intensive and interactive interview preparation sessions will prepare them for their competency-based interview. Candidates will receive the up-to-date APC Success Reference Manual prior to the first session. The sessions will cover:

Conduct Rules, Ethics and Professional Practice
Mandatory competencies
Key core competencies, such as Inspection, Measurement, Valuation & Landlord and Tenant
Selected optional competencies (dependent on pathways)
How to respond to Assessors’ questions: Practical Question & Answer techniques
Revision techniques: Action planning for the final assessment
Case study presentations and Question & Answer session
A review of topical issues pertinent to different pathways
How to prepare for the final assessment interview

Course delegates are encouraged to join a private collaborative support group, which we facilitate using a social media app, through which we provide ongoing assistance to answer queries you may have leading to your APC submission.

APC Success Courses

Paperwork & Interview Preparation (combined)
APC Success Paperwork Preparation
APC Success with 12 months to go
APC Success Interview Preparation
APC Success Counsellors
Introduction to Property

Autumn 2026 Combined Paperwork & Interview Preparation Course Dates
Group	Submission Preparation Date	Assessment Preparation Date	Final Assessment Focus Date	Registration Status
Group A (London)	05 May 2026 (09:30-17:00)	08 July 2026 (09:30-17:00)	04 September 2026 (09:30-17:00)	SOLD OUT
Group B (London)	06 May 2026 (09:30-17:00)	09 July 2026 (09:30-17:00)	07 September 2026 (09:30-17:00)	SOLD OUT
Group C (London)	12 May 2026 (09:30-17:00)	10 July 2026 (09:30-17:00)	08 September 2026 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group D (Manchester)	11 May 2026 (09:30-17:00)	13 July 2026 (09:30-17:00)	14 September 2026 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group E (Online)	01 May 2026 (09:30-17:00)	01 July 2026 (09:30-17:00)	01 September 2026 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group G – Built Environment (London)	17 June 2026 (09:30-17:00)	05 August 2026 (09:30-17:00)	14 October 2026 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking

Spring 2027 Combined Paperwork & Interview Preparation Course Dates
Group	Submission Preparation Date	Assessment Preparation Date	Final Assessment Focus Date	Registration Status
Group A (London)	17 November 2025 (09:30-17:00)	18 January 2027 (09:30-17:00)	15 March 2027 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group B (London)	18 November 2025 (09:30-17:00)	19 January 2027 (09:30-17:00)	16 March 2027 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group C (London)	25 November 2025 (09:30-17:00)	26 January 2027 (09:30-17:00)	23 March 2027 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group D (Manchester)	26 November 2026 (09:30-17:00)	25 January 2027 (09:30-17:00)	22 March 2027 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group E (Online)	10 November 2026 (09:30-17:00)	11 January 2027 (09:30-17:00)	10 March 2027 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking
Group G – Built Environment (London)	03 November 2025 (09:30-17:00)	16 February 2027 (09:30-17:00)	13 April 2027 (09:30-17:00)	Proceed to Booking

Other courses

APC: Assessment Prep Session

Candidates must present a very high quality submission because assessment panel decisions are based largely on this paperwork.This course will help you understand what assessors are looking for, guide you through the process, selection and design of case studies, and teach you how to optimise the time spent on your submission.

APC: Moving into the Final Year

In the final year you must focus on several key aspects in order to make your APC as successful as possible.This course focuses on making your final year as successful as possible and includes creating a personal timeline based on your progress, advice on competency selection and progress, and finalising case studies based on assessor expectations.

APC: Supervisors and Counsellors

APC Counsellors and those providing supervision perform an invaluable role for their candidates.This course helps you understand your obligations to the RICS and candidates, and how best to provide support. We cover the role of counsellor, understanding candidates needs, key APC requirements, course processses, and much more.

Introduction to Property

This course is for non-surveyors working in property organisations.We will cover the technical and legal background of property markets, the commercial objectives of real estate organisations, finding the information you need to improve your performance and make your work more interesting and rewarding, and more.

APC Success: Preparation Bootcamp