RICS
Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsRICS is an international professional body for surveying, property, construction and infrastructure professionals. It publishes professional standards, competency requirements and assessment routes.
Worldwide professional membership preparation
Build your professional evidence with clarity and confidence.
Independent training and mentoring for built-environment professionals preparing for MRICS, MCIOB, AssocRICS, ChPP and AIQS assessments worldwide.
Independent preparation
Guidance for every stage of the journey
NANS helps candidates understand published requirements, identify authentic evidence from their own professional experience and prepare for assessment. Membership decisions and outcomes remain exclusively with the relevant professional body.
Professional qualification clarity
What do RICS, MRICS, CIOB and MCIOB mean?
Understanding the institution and membership designation helps candidates choose a route suited to their role and experience.
MRICS
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsMRICS is a chartered membership designation normally achieved after satisfying an eligible assessment route and demonstrating the required competencies, experience, ethics and professional judgement.
CIOB
Chartered Institute of BuildingCIOB is an international professional body for construction management and built-environment professionals. It sets professional standards and assesses applicants through applicable membership pathways.
MCIOB
Chartered Member of the CIOBMCIOB is the post-nominal used by eligible professionals admitted to Chartered Membership under CIOB rules, commonly after demonstrating competence, responsibility, ethics and construction-management experience.
NANS provides independent preparation only and is not RICS or CIOB. Eligibility, admission and use of post-nominals are controlled exclusively by the respective professional body.
Detailed service
Professional membership preparation
Choose the programme aligned with your qualifications, experience and professional objective.
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Worldwide APC training
MRICS APC Preparation
Structured competency guidance and assessment preparation from eligibility discussion through final interview.
- Eligibility and pathway discussion
- Competency selection and mapping
- Mandatory, core and optional competency training
- Summary of Experience guidance
- Case study development support
- CPD, ethics and professionalism guidance
- Preliminary Review and submission preparation
- Final interview practice, mock interviews and feedback
View 22 supported sector pathways
01 · Building Control02 · Building Surveying03 · Commercial Real Estate04 · Corporate Real Estate05 · Environmental Surveying06 · Facilities Management07 · Geomatics08 · Infrastructure09 · Land and Resources10 · Management Consultancy11 · Minerals and Waste Management12 · Personal Property, Arts and Antiques13 · Planning and Development14 · Project Management15 · Property Finance and Investment16 · Quantity Surveying and Construction17 · Research18 · Residential19 · Rural20 · Taxation Allowances21 · Valuation22 · Valuation of Businesses and Intangible Assets
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Professional Review guidance
MCIOB Preparation
Independent preparation for construction professionals working towards Chartered Membership through the appropriate CIOB pathway.
- Profile and pathway discussion
- Professional Review requirement explanation
- Competency and experience mapping
- Evidence planning and response structuring
- Health, safety, sustainability and quality preparation
- Leadership, management and ethical-practice guidance
- Draft review and developmental feedback
- Final quality review and interview preparation where applicable
AssocRICS Preparation
Pathway, competency, written submission, case study and assessment-readiness guidance.
- Eligibility and pathway discussion
- Counsellor-process guidance
- Competency interpretation
- Summary of Experience preparation
- Case study planning and structure
- CPD and professionalism-module guidance
- Submission review and feedback
- Assessment-readiness preparation
APM ChPP Interview
Independent final-interview preparation for experienced professionals working towards the Chartered Project Professional standard.
AIQS Interview
Independent online final-interview preparation for quantity surveying professionals seeking AIQS membership.
500+Successful candidates
22,550+Mentoring hours worldwide
20 yearsMiddle East experience
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Career-focused master courses
Commercial expertise that performs on live projects
Practical training designed around the responsibilities employers expect from quantity surveyors and contract managers.
Master Diploma in Quantity Surveying
End-to-end commercial training covering the full pre-contract and post-contract cycle.
- Quantity surveying fundamentals and measurement
- Cost planning, estimating and benchmarking
- Pre-contract cost advice and feasibility
- Procurement strategy and tendering
- BOQ preparation and tender documentation
- Tender analysis, negotiation and reporting
- Contract documentation and risk allocation
- Interim valuations and payment certification
- Variations, change control and commercial reporting
- Cost value reconciliation and cash-flow control
- Claims, loss and expense and EOT fundamentals
- Final accounts, close-out and commercial settlement
Master Course in FIDIC Contracts Management
Clause-led practical training across the FIDIC 1999 and 2017 editions, focused on administration, claims and dispute avoidance.
- FIDIC contract structure and risk allocation
- Red Book 1999 and 2017 clause architecture
- Roles of Employer, Engineer and Contractor
- Notices, communications and time bars
- Programme, progress and delay obligations
- Variations, valuation and payment mechanisms
- Claims procedure under 1999 and 2017 editions
- Extension of Time and prolongation principles
- Taking Over, defects and performance security
- Engineer’s determinations and contractual decisions
- Dispute Avoidance / Adjudication Boards
- Practical contract administration and case scenarios
UAE career information
Indicative salary reference by role and experience
Chartered credentials can strengthen professional positioning, but salary depends on the candidate’s experience, sector, employer, project scale, responsibilities and interview performance.
PositionTypical experienceIllustrative monthly range
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant3–7 yearsAED 8,000–18,000
Senior Quantity Surveyor7–12 yearsAED 18,000–30,000
Commercial Manager10–15+ yearsAED 25,000–45,000
Contracts Manager10–18+ yearsAED 25,000–45,000
Project / Construction Manager10–18+ yearsAED 25,000–45,000
Claims / Dispute Consultant10+ yearsAED 25,000–50,000
Commercial Director / Head of Function15+ yearsAED 40,000–70,000+
Information and reference only
These broad UAE market illustrations are not verified salary survey results and should not be treated as a job offer, salary promise or guarantee. MRICS, MCIOB or MCIArb status does not automatically produce a particular salary. Candidates should compare current vacancies and published recruitment reports before making career or financial decisions.
Transparent pricing
Training & support fee schedule
All fees are in UAE Dirhams.
Standard Training & Reviews
- MRICS Full TrainingAED 4,500
- MCIOB Full TrainingAED 4,500
- MRICS Final Interview PreparationAED 2,500
- MRICS Case Study GuidanceAED 1,500
- MRICS SOE GuidanceAED 1,500
- MCIOB Draft ReviewAED 1,500
MCIOB Draft Review is a one-time review and advisory service. Further reviews require full support.
Optional Administration
- Update CPD on candidate’s behalfAED 500
- Complete Professionalism Module on platformAED 500
- Submit final document on candidate’s behalfAED 500
Third-Party Sign-Offs
- RICS Counsellor assistanceAED 500 / submission
- CIOB Referee Sign-offAED 250 / signature
NANS Diamond
Comprehensive end-to-end support
One-time upfront payment. No instalments.
MRICS Premium ServiceAED 20,000Includes RICS fees and full support
MCIOB Premium ServiceAED 20,000Includes CIOB fees and full support
NANS
About NANS
Independent professional training and mentoring
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NANS is the professional training and mentoring brand operated by Quatre Visage FZE LLC, a UAE-registered corporate entity with operations in Dubai and Chennai. We support quantity surveyors, construction managers, project managers, engineers and other built-environment professionals seeking structured competency development and professional assessment preparation.
Our services include independent RICS APC preparation for candidates working towards MRICS, independent CIOB Professional Review preparation for candidates working towards MCIOB, Advanced Quantity Surveying Skills Diploma training and practical FIDIC contract management training for aspiring Contracts Managers.
Programmes are delivered through structured online classes, individual mentoring, competency guidance, document-development support and assessment-readiness preparation. Candidates are guided to use authentic evidence from their own professional experience and remain responsible for their own submissions.
RICS Accredited MediatorRICS MentorRICS AssessorRICS Counsellor
Dubai · Chennai · Worldwide
Supporting built-environment professionals internationally
From our operations in Dubai and Chennai, NANS provides live online training and mentoring to candidates across the UAE, GCC, India and international markets. Online delivery enables eligible professionals to participate from their own location while receiving structured guidance from experienced chartered mentors.
Independent service notice: NANS is not RICS or CIOB and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an official training centre of either professional body. Eligibility, assessment and membership decisions are made exclusively by the relevant professional institution.
Meet our expert mentoring team
Chartered professionals. Practical Middle East experience.
Five senior mentors supporting competency development, assessment preparation and commercial excellence.
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Mentor 01Mr. Purushothaman
MRICS · MCIOB · MCIArb20 years of professional experience in the Middle East
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Mentor 02Mr. Sankar Govindan
MRICS · MCIOB · MCIArb20 years of professional experience in the Middle East
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Mentor 03Mr. Kother Ahemed Mydeen
MRICS · MCIOB · MCIArb20 years of professional experience in the Middle East
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Mentor 04Senior MRICS Mentor
MRICS · MCIOBMiddle East built-environment specialist
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Mentor 05Senior Commercial Mentor
MRICS · MCIArbContracts and claims specialist
Candidate milestones
Our Successful Members
Selected professionals whose membership achievements have been celebrated with NANS.
500+candidate journeys supported worldwide
Mr. Abdul Jabbar Manji
MCIOBSenior Quantity Surveyor · Dubai, UAE
Mr. Mohamed Hassan
MCIOBFibrex Construction Group · Dubai, UAE
Mr. Muni Raj Melam
MCIOBCommercial Manager · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mr. Aburarulhaq Imthiyas
MCIOBOperations Manager · Dubai, UAE
Mr. Rajesh Neelamegam
MCIOBProject Manager · Saudi Arabia
Individual outcomes vary. Professional membership is awarded exclusively by the relevant professional body following its assessment process.
Official enrolment conditions
NANS APC Training — Terms & Conditions
Please read every section before making payment or commencing a service.
1. Brand Identity & Corporate Structure
NANS is the official brand for professional training programmes operated by Quatre Visage FZE LLC, a formally registered UAE corporate entity with operations in Dubai and Chennai.
2. Nature of Service & Independent Assessment
NANS provides mentoring, competency guidance, draft review, eligibility and pathway guidance, application orientation and mock interviews. NANS does not sell qualifications. Eligibility, dates, panels and final assessment decisions are controlled exclusively by RICS, CIOB or the relevant professional body.
2.1 Modes of Training & Office Walk-ins
Standard sessions are delivered online through Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Subject to availability, in-person training may be arranged in Dubai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai. A dedicated Dubai office meeting carries an additional AED 100 fee. Dubai enquiry walk-ins: weekdays 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; weekends 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Walk-ins are for enquiries only; training must be booked in advance.
3. No Guarantee of Passing
Training, document reviews and mock interviews support preparation but do not guarantee a pass. Outcomes depend on the candidate’s competency, experience, professional judgement and interview performance.
4. Acceptance of Terms
A physical signature is not required. Voluntary full or partial payment, or commencement of a service, confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
5. Payment Terms & Training Validity
Standard programme fees require full upfront payment. Instalments or discounts apply only when expressly agreed in writing. Paid training access remains valid for a maximum of two years from payment.
6. Refund & Cancellation Policy
Fees are non-refundable before or after training begins. Withdrawal, non-attendance, missed deadlines or an unsuccessful assessment do not create a refund entitlement.
7. Candidate Responsibilities & Own Work
Candidates remain responsible for eligibility, CPD, ethics, deadlines, professional-body fees and authentic submissions based on their own professional experience and understanding.
8. Academic Integrity & AI Policy
Candidates must comply with the professional body’s AI rules. AI must never fabricate experience, responsibilities, contractual events or competencies. The candidate remains responsible for authorship and must be able to explain and defend every submission detail.
9. Counsellors & Referees
Securing an eligible Counsellor or Referee is the candidate’s responsibility and should normally be a voluntary, free arrangement. NANS accepts no liability for an independent signatory’s availability, performance or decision. A separate administrative fee applies when assistance is requested.
10. Assessment Platform Management
Candidates must retain personal control of their RICS or CIOB accounts and remain responsible for employment history, CPD and competencies. Passwords or login credentials must not be disclosed to NANS mentors or third parties.
11. Official Communication Channels
Official communication is by email and formal letters carrying the NANS logo and Quatre Visage FZE LLC address. WhatsApp is for informal instant updates only and is not accepted for formal documents, requests or agreements.
12. Training Materials & Confidentiality
Templates, videos, samples and question banks are for the enrolled candidate’s personal educational use only and may not be sold, published or shared. Candidates must protect employer and client confidential information.
13. YouTube & Public Educational Content
Content on YouTube (@NansApcTraining) is general educational guidance, not candidate-specific advice. Candidates must always verify current requirements in the latest official RICS or CIOB publications.
14–17. Fees & Premium Services
The fee schedule displayed on this website forms part of these terms. MCIOB Draft Review is limited to one review cycle. NANS Diamond Premium requires full upfront payment and does not permit instalments.
18. Important Disclaimer
NANS APC Training is an independent mentoring firm and is not an official training centre, agent or representative of RICS, CIOB or another professional body. Training supports the journey; the candidate owns the competency; the professional body makes the final decision.
19. NANS Mentor Profile
NANS mentoring is led by qualified built-environment professionals with extensive pre- and post-contract experience across construction and real estate.
20. Contact Information
Quatre Visage FZE LLC · Dubai, UAE and Chennai, India · enquiry@nansapc.com · rc6599111@gmail.com · +971 50 539 0123 · +91 91761 34047