Auto Maintenance Certifications & Degrees Preview

Explore certifications and degrees in auto maintenance offered across the United States.
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Certifications

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
  Duration: 3-12 months
  Description: Validates skills in auto repair areas like brakes, electrical systems, and engines, offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
  Typical Requirements: 2 years of work experience or 1 year plus training program.
  Career Path: Auto mechanic, service technician.

• Automotive Technician Specialist Certification (ATS)
  Duration: 3-6 months
  Description: Focuses on advanced diagnostics and repair for modern vehicle systems, offered by industry programs.
  Typical Requirements: High school diploma; some auto repair experience.
  Career Path: Automotive diagnostic technician, shop technician.

Associate Degree

• Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology
  Duration: 2 years
  Description: Covers vehicle repair, diagnostics, and electrical systems for passenger cars and light trucks.
  Typical Requirements: High school diploma or GED.
  Career Path: Auto technician, service advisor.