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Degrees & Certificates

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Automotive

Advanced Brakes Certificate

Certificate

This automotive certificate program includes all of the courses from the Brakes Certificate, with an additional course that goes into greater depth about power braking systems. Learn auto shop safety, disc and drum friction assemblies, basic hydraulic braking systems, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), traction control and power assist units.
Advanced Electrical Certificate

Certificate

This automotive certificate program includes all of the courses from the Electrical Certificate, with an additional class on diesel electrical systems. Gain skills in basic auto electricity, electrical safety systems, and starting and charging systems for standard and diesel automobiles.
Automatic Transmission Certificate

Certificate

Study how automatic transmissions and transaxles work and how to repair them. Gain hands-on skills in auto shop safety, hydraulics, electronics, power flow, transmission and transaxle removal and replacement and more.
Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Gain knowledge and hands-on skills in automotive collision repair shop management and safety, structural and non-structural auto repair, metal finishing, movable automotive glass and hardware, metal welding and cutting, surface preparation and refinishing, panel repair and replacement. Learn estimating, customer relations, sales, and structural damage and diagnosis.
Automotive Service Technician Certificate

Certificate

This certificate program teaches you all of the core skills needed to become an automotive service technician from the associate of applied science in automotive technology degree program, minus the general education requirements. Learn essential automotive systems and how to repair them, including transmissions, brakes, steering and electrical.
AYES Certificate

Certificate

Prepare for work as an automotive technician with the AYES certificate. The courses and internship will provide students with the the necessary skills to succeed in entry-level tech positions in the automotive industry.
Brakes Certificate

Certificate

Learn the basics of how automobile brakes work and how to repair them and apply your skills in an auto shop lab course. Study auto shop safety, disc and drum friction assemblies, basic hydraulic braking systems, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and traction control systems.
Damage Appraisal Estimating Certificate

Certificate

In this certificate that does not apply toward the automotive collision repair degree, you’ll learn the skills required to perform automotive damage appraisal estimates. Gain skills in automotive collision technology, estimating, and auto body shop management, customer relations and sales.
Diesel Automotive Certificate

Certificate

This diesel technology certificate program teaches you how to diagnose and repair diesel engines. Study diesel mechanics and gain skills in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and electrical, fuel, and diesel air induction and exhaust systems.
Electrical Certificate

Certificate

Learn about automotive electrical systems and how to troubleshoot and repair them, along with a lab course to apply your skills. Gain skills in basic auto electricity, electrical safety systems, and starting and charging systems.