251 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $49,670 · projected growth +4.2%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Automotive Service Management Technology
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Automotive Service Management Technology
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Diesel and Truck Service Management Technology
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
Certification
ADAS Fundamentals *
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
ADAS Vehicle Calibration
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
AGSC Certified Replacement Technician
Auto Glass Safety Council
$69 cost
Understand and apply NAGS Catalog and NAGS calculator to identify, price, and order correct auto glass parts for vehicle glass replacementUnderstand OSHA safety regulations as they apply to auto glass installation workplace practices and personal protective equipment requirementsConduct all auto glass installations in compliance with the current AGRSS Standard for safe auto glass replacement proceduresInstall all types of auto glass including windshields, backlites, gasket-set glass, and urethane-bonded glass systems on a variety of vehicle makes and modelsUnderstand Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including system components, sensor and camera locations, and recalibration requirements following auto glass replacement
Certification
ASE Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
Diagnose and repair diesel engine systems on military tactical wheeled vehiclesDiagnose and repair drive train systems on military tactical wheeled vehiclesDiagnose and repair chassis and suspension systems on military tactical wheeled vehiclesDiagnose and repair steering and hydraulic systems on military tactical wheeled vehiclesDiagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems on military tactical wheeled vehiclesDiagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems on military tactical wheeled vehicles
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Bishop State Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Shelton State Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
J.F. Ingram State Technical College
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Wallace State Community College
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Certificate
AUTO MECHANICS
Gadsden State Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTO TECH WITH AUDI EDUCATION PARTNERSHI
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Otero College
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Otero College
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Otero College
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Emily Griffith Technical College
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Short-Term Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Calhoun Community College
Certification
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Check ADAS camera technologyPlace ADAS targets at OEM locationsCalibrate ADAS with scan toolProve calibration with reportKnowledge of 3D vehicle modelingService ADAS equipped vehicles
Certification
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
Inspect and identify ADAS-related vehicle conditions and research service information to support ADAS diagnosis and repairDiagnose faults in ADAS components including camera, radar, ultrasonic, LiDAR, infrared, GPS, head-up display, and driver monitoring systemsDiagnose data bus communication network failures affecting ADAS systemsPerform component alignment and calibration setup using measuring tools and procedures for ADAS systemsDetermine causes of incorrect or unsuccessful ADAS calibration and perform needed repairsDiagnose and service camera-based ADAS systems on automobiles and light trucks
Certificate
Advanced Emission Specialist
Southwestern College (CA)
Certification
Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
Diagnose general powertrain problems including no-start, hard start, and driveability concerns on automobiles and light trucksDiagnose computerized powertrain controls including OBD II systems on automobiles and light trucksDiagnose ignition system faults affecting engine performance on automobiles and light trucksDiagnose fuel and air induction system faults affecting performance and emissions on automobiles and light trucksDiagnose emission control system faults and I/M test failures on automobiles and light trucks
Certification
Advanced Industrial Communications 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Implement OPC-UA communicationConfigure network componentsApply routing principlesDesign and manage firewallsEstablish and manage VLANsConduct Factory Acceptance Testing
Certification
Advanced Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 evolutionImplement and integrate cyber-physical systemsApply lean manufacturing methodsDesign and manage network topologiesPerform safety and risk managementUtilize production planning and MES
Certification
Advanced PLC Technology
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Program complex PLC systemsDesign industrial networksManage distributed PLC systemsProgram advanced PLC functionsWrite and optimize PLC programsDevelop advanced HMI applications
Certification
Advanced Product ID
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Determine optimal product ID devicesKnowledge of product ID elementsSet and optimize inspection goalsMinimize inspection timeIdentify features or defectsConfigure RFID frequencies
Certification
Advanced Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of robotics evolutionImplement cyber-physical systemsApply lean manufacturing techniquesDesign and analyze network topologiesIdentify and mitigate robotic hazardsPlan and implement robotic production
Certification
Advanced Service & Repair Information
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Advanced Smart Maintenance
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of maintenance conceptsImplement smart maintenanceSelect appropriate maintenance strategiesOperate and troubleshoot equipmentPerform predictive maintenanceTrack and optimize OEE
Short-Term Certificate
Air Conditioning & Heating
Trenholm State Community College
Certification
Air Conditioning Service
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply AC service safetyIdentify AC componentsSet up Polartek Dual AC MachineKnowledge of AC principles of operationPerform AC machine maintenanceService R134A refrigerant systems
Certification
Alignment Fundamentals *
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Alternate Fuels Certification
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
Perform pre-service vehicle inspections on compressed natural gas vehicles including CNG cylinder condition and expiration dateInspect CNG fuel storage system equipment including cylinders, regulators, brackets, and fuel delivery componentsPerform leak testing and repairs on compressed natural gas vehicle fuel systemsInspect, diagnose, and repair emissions systems on compressed natural gas vehiclesDiagnose and repair CNG system faults including no-start conditions and driveability problemsPerform maintenance and repair on compressed natural gas vehicle systems
Certification
Applied Fluid Power
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Commission pneumatic systemsTroubleshoot and diagnose electro-pneumatic faultsInterpret GRAFCET control standardsIntegrate pneumatic componentsDesign vacuum systemsDesign and analyze pneumatic circuits
Certification
Applied Industrial Motor Controls
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply industrial electrical safetyKnowledge of component operation and functionConstruct motor circuitsTroubleshoot and diagnose motor controlsInterpret control schematicsApply motor protection and efficiency strategies
Certification
Applied Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Integrate and configure MESIntegrate HMI systemsApply data communication and web servicesKnowledge of data securityApply 3D modelingOptimize smart factory systems
Certification
Applied Mechanical Systems
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Install mechanical drivesIdentify mechanical componentsAlign shafts and couplingsAnalyze and adjust ball screwsLubricate and maintain mechanical systemsApply coupling types
Certification
Applied PLC Technology II: Allen Bradley/Siemens
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Program ladder logicManage PLC programsApply core PLC functionalityModify PLC programsProgram HMI interfacesKnowledge of networking fundamentals
Certification
Applied Principles of Smart Sensors
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Classify and select sensorsImplement smart communication protocolsAnalyze sensor signals and dataConfigure and test sensor networksIntegrate sensor data into control systemsApply data logging and cloud connectivity
Certification
Applied Product ID Fundamentals
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Applied Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial robotics fundamentalsImplement safety protocols and hazard managementClassify robot componentsOperate and control robots and cobotsDevelop and troubleshoot robot programsInterface robots with work cells and I/O
Certification
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
Verify driver concerns and perform basic engine system maintenance and light repair on automobiles and light trucksPerform automatic transmission and transaxle maintenance and light repair on automobiles and light trucksPerform manual drive train and axle maintenance and light repair on automobiles and light trucksPerform suspension and steering maintenance and light repair on automobiles and light trucksPerform brake system maintenance and light repair on automobiles and light trucksPerform electrical system maintenance and light repair on automobiles and light trucks
Associate's Degree
Auto Mechanics
Shelton State Community College
AL