Candidate support sessions - UK & Ireland

Online & In-Person

Free

Complimentary candidate support sessions

These interactive webinars, face to face meetings and training modules are designed to provide process guidance and best practice tips throughout the various stages of your assessment journey. Sessions are aligned with published submission windows and are intended to support candidates with both pre and post submission queries, as well as interview preparation. All events are scheduled annually and uploaded 2 months in advance. Please keep an eye out for future dates relevant to your chosen route to membership.

Training modules and webinars

Getting Started/Pre Submission

Please watch the training module that matches your route. This is essential for all new candidates to better understand their journey to membership.

APC with Structured Training (rics.org)

APC with Preliminary Review (rics.org)

Associate Assessment (rics.org)

Senior Professional Assessment (rics.org)

Specialist Assessment (rics.org)

Getting Started - No Structured Training (rics.org)

An interactive webinar where we go through the support available to you as a newly enrolled candidate. Applicable to all routes.

1 June 2026, 15:00-16:00 BST - Book now

Suitable Pre and Post Submission

Webinars covering a range of topics that are relevant at any stage, providing additional guidance, insights, and practical support for candidates throughout their journey.

An interactive Q&A session with APC and Associate assessors, providing candidates with the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into their APC journey and final assessment interview. This session is designed to clarify expectations, offer practical guidance, and support candidates in preparing effectively for your interview.

7 May 2026, 13:00-14:00 BST - Book now

4 June 2026, 13:00-14:00 BST - Book now

2 July 2026, 13:00-14:00 BST - Book now

A webinar featuring a LionHeart representative, assessor, and FRICS member Steve Joel-Dicks, focusing on five common pitfalls encountered during the APC process. The session provides practical insights and guidance to help candidates avoid these challenges and strengthen their preparation. It will conclude with a dedicated Q&A segment, offering attendees the opportunity to seek clarification and gain further understanding.

1 June 2026, 13:00-14:30 BST - Book now

5 August 2026, 10:00-11:30 BST - Book now

 

A webinar featuring a LionHeart representative, assessor, and FRICS member Steve Joel-Dicks, exploring five key factors for success in the APC process. The session will provide practical insights and proven strategies to help candidates approach each stage with confidence and maximise their chances of achieving a positive outcome. It will conclude with a dedicated Q&A segment, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain further clarity.

12 May 2026, 13:00-14:30 BST - Book now

20 July 2026, 13:00-14:30 BST - Book now

Post Submission

A live interactive session in collaboration with Lionheart for tips and advice as you approach your Final Assessment interview and a chance to ask any questions. These are appropriate for all APC, Senior Professional (SPA) and Specialist routes, please select your date and time below.

The Final Countdown webinar, delivered in collaboration with RICS and LionHeart, is designed for candidates who have already submitted their application for assessment, as well as those who are about to or are very close to submitting. It offers targeted, last-minute guidance to support final preparation. The session covers practical techniques to help manage nerves both in the lead-up to and during the interview, provides a clear overview of the interview structure, and shares valuable tips to help candidates approach their assessment with confidence. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to address any remaining questions ahead of their assessment.

18 May 2026, 13:00-14:00 BST - Book now

8 June 2026, 13:00-14:00 BST - Book now

15 July 2026, 15:00-16:00 BST -  Book now

Complimentary Face to Face Events

Face-to-face events are designed to support candidates at every stage of the assessment process, making them a valuable resource regardless of where you are in your journey.

Whether you are just getting started, preparing your submission, awaiting results, or getting ready for interview, these sessions provide an opportunity to engage directly with experts and peers. Early on, they help you understand requirements, expectations, and how to approach your application. As you progress, they offer more tailored guidance, allowing you to refine your submission, ask specific questions, and gain practical insights.

For those who have already submitted, face-to-face events are equally beneficial for addressing post-submission queries, understanding feedback, and preparing for the next steps, including interview. They also create space for discussion, networking, and shared learning, which can be particularly helpful at any stage of the process.

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RICS Matrics Candidate Support Events

RICS Matrics is our early career community designed to support students, apprentices, trainees and those who are newly qualified (up to 10 years), as they move into the industry. It gives the community a platform to influence the profession, as well as an opportunity to network and gain support as they go through the assessment. They deliver a wide range of face-to-face events across their regions. You can find more information here - RICS Matrics UK.

Some networking events are organised by RICS Matrics, where members of Matrics themselves host events for candidates and newly qualified members. While these events use the RICS name to support early career engagement, they are delivered independently by Matrics volunteers rather than directly managed by RICS. Please note that some events may incur a fee; any applicable charges will be clearly displayed in advance.

You can stay up to date with their full programme of events, including a range of social and networking opportunities, via their LinkedIn pages, which are linked within their dedicated regional section.

A selection of the candidate support events by Matrics are below.

RICS Matrics UK, Wales & South West | LinkedIn

10 June 2026, Cardiff -  Intro to the APC Process - Book now

RICS Matrics UK, London & South East | LinkedIn

7 May 2026, London -  APC Hot Topics Webinar - Book now

RICS Matrics UK, North England | LinkedIn

9 June 2026, Liverpool - APC Assessment Platform Walkthrough - Book now

18 June 2026, Liverpool - APC Assessment Prep with Q&A - Book now

RICS Matrics UK, East of England | LinkedIn

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RICS Matrics UK, Scotland | LinkedIn

6 May 2026, Edinburgh - Ask the Assessor - Book now

12 May 2026, Edinburgh - Land and Resources Candidate Support - Book now

26 May 2026, Edinburgh - Quantity Surveying & Construction Candidate Support - Book now

RICS Matrics UK, Midlands | LinkedIn

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