NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announced its first South American partnership with Instituto PARAR, the Brazilian light-duty fleet association, marking another major expansion of influence for NAFA in 2016.
The NAFA-PARAR agreement calls for the mutual support of each association’s individual certification programs and encourages members of both associations to participate in these programs, conferences, and other educational opportunities. NAFA’s Certified Automotive Fleet Manager/ Specialist (CAFM®/S®) program is known throughout the industry for providing the highest quality, in-depth fleet management education. With access to NAFA’s CAFM®/S® program, fleet professionals in Brazil can more easily augment PARAR’s Program for Fleet Managers (PGF), which is recognized for its strong focus on Brazilian fleet safety and fleet practices.
PARAR’s PGF Certification Program educates fleet administrators on how to focus on tactical and strategic methodologies via educational lectures, real case analyses, individual exams, and complementary exercises. This is the most important certification program for fleet managers in South America and may represent an entrance program for fleet managers who plan to get their CAFM® and CAFS® designations.
“The NAFA-PARAR partnership will be a great benefit to fleet managers in Brazil, as well as to NAFA members needing education on Brazilian fleet and fleet safety practices,” said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. “Our new relationship will mutually strengthen our global fleet missions, while reinforcing the value of fleet management professionals to employers and our communities.”
“The combination of PARAR’s mission to foster safer and more productive business-driving, in collaboration with NAFA’s industry-leading education and renowned influence, provides a unique opportunity to create positive change,” said Ricardo Imperatriz, one of the leaders of the PARAR Institute. “We look forward to the great advancements this relationship will bring.”
In addition to the certification programs, this agreement encourages members to attend the other association’s conference, namely PARAR’s Global Conference and NAFA’s 2017 Institute & Expo, which will take place April 25-28, 2017 in Tampa, Florida.
“NAFA is thrilled to offer fleet professionals in Brazil this unprecedented access to NAFA’s education,” added Russo, “I am confident that this relationship will be mutually beneficial to both associations’ members.”
