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Certification: The Extra Step for Excellence

As technology changes and vehicles become more complex, the need for thorough and up-to-date training becomes greater. One of the best ways to meet the changing demands of the automotive industry is through certification.

IML’s Automotive Technology series is a comprehensive curriculum designed for instructors who are looking to meet or maintain certification status. IML’s curriculum covers 100% of all tasks in all eight training areas of the NATEF Task List.

Certification isn’t just an advantage for technicians and training programs. Students considering programs of study, employers looking at prospective employees, and customers deciding where to have their vehicle serviced all benefit from program and individual certification.

Because certification is optional, it shows that programs and technicians have taken the extra step to ensure the quality of their work. And because certification must be continually renewed, valid certification demonstrates an ongoing commitment to service excellence and know-how.

Below are just some of the advantages of certification:

For programs

• Attracts motivated students
• Promotes program excellence
• Demonstrates program quality to administrators and potential funding partners

For students

• Identifies programs that meet essential standards
• Helps ensure they will receive training in the skills they need

For individual technicians

• Increases job opportunities
• Leads to better pay
• Creates opportunities to specialize and receive advanced training
• Increases respect from peers, employers, and customers

For customers

• Provides assurance that their vehicle is receiving the most thorough, up-to-date service possible

To learn more about IML and its products or purchase curriculum material, visit IML’s Web site.