Next batch - September 2026

Who we mentor

We mentor candidates on all three routes to Chartered status, and tailor the coaching plan to the one you are on.

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A mentor talking a candidate through their submission
Candidate routes
3 routes
Next batch
September 2026
Duration
4–6 months

Candidate routes

Three ways in

Wherever you are on the journey to Chartered status, we tailor a coaching plan to fit your route. The programme content is the same; what changes is the emphasis and the order we work through it.

Route 01

12/24 Month Structured Training Pathway

Full structured APC route, completed over 12 or 24 months of formally recorded structured training and experience.

Limited counselling spots available with our mentors.

Duration
12 or 24 months of structured training
Best for
Candidates recording structured training and experience from the start.

Route 02

Preliminary Review

An early competency health check for candidates who want an honest gap analysis before committing to formal submission.

Limited counselling spots available with our mentors.

Format
A standalone review, taken before you commit to a submission.
Best for
Candidates who want to know where they stand before starting.

Route 03

Non-Structured

For experienced professionals following the non-structured / experienced senior candidate route to Chartered status.

Limited counselling spots available with our mentors.

Best for
Senior professionals whose experience is already in place and needs evidencing.
Focus
Turning long-standing experience into competency evidence.

Not sure which pathway applies to you?

Check your eligibility against the official RICS Route Finder before you choose.

RICS Route Finder

Candidates are advised to refer to the official RICS website for the latest information, as APC EM external content may not be updated as frequently.

Next steps

Where to go from here

The programme

Seven services across every mandatory, core and optional competency, delivered live twice a week.

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Investment

The full fee breakdown for the Regular and Premium programmes, and how payment works.

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