Global Fleet Certification Initiative
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) in North America and Instituto PARAR from Brazil will host two strategic planning meetings at the 2019 Global Fleet Conference which will focus on how to develop more global fleet certification programs.

The Global Fleet Conference will be held June 4 - 6, 2019 at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Fla.
Photo of the Miami skyline courtesy of Holgi via Pixabay.
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) in North America and Instituto PARAR from Brazil will host two meetings at the 2019 Global Fleet Conference which will focus on how to develop more global fleet certification programs.
The program includes an introductory special session Initiative To Launch A Multi-Regional Fleet Manager Certification Program on Wednesday, June 5, outlining the model and benefits of certification programs.
A day after the final day of the Global Fleet Conference will be a follow-up session, Strategic Planning Meeting: Initiative To Develop A Global Fleet Certification Program, on Friday, June 7, with more in-depth conversations with individuals and organizations interested in learning more about either the NAFA CAFM program or the PARAR program, and how they could be used to jump-start fleet certification programs in other countries.
These sessions will cover:
• Best practices for fleet teams
• Opportunities for added cost and efficiency savings for employers
• Salary growth possibilities for certified professionals
Attend the 2019 Global Fleet Conference and find out how global fleet and sourcing professionals in North America and Brazil established fleet manager certification programs, and be a part of the conversation that will seek to expand these ideas to different regions around the world.
The Global Fleet Conference is co-produced by Bobit Business Media, publisher of Automotive Fleet magazine, and Nexus Communication, publisher of Fleet Europe magazine. It will be held June 4 - 6, 2019 at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Fla.
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