RICS has launched Emerging leaders Programme (ElP) — a one-year executive programme for mid-career or senior professionals in built environment space. ElP will improve knowledge and skills for specialisation in a particular area and will be a bridge to gain the chartered qualification –MRICS. The programme is delivered by full time faculty of the RICS School of Built Environment and empanelled industry experts. The first batch will commence on June, 5 2017 and May 15, 2017 is the last date for enrollment. MRICS is awarded to professionals following an assessment – which depends on education (accredited or non-accredited degree) and professional work experience (years, responsibility, relevance). The ElP is being offered in five specialisations: ElP in Real Estate Management, ElP in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management, ElP in Real Estate Valuation, ElP in Quantity Surveying and ElP in Construction Project Management. It is a 300-hour programme delivered in a combination of face to face classes and online format, over a one-year. The programme is delivered by full-time faculty of the RICS School of Built Environment and empanelled industry experts.