A-Plus™ University
Automotive Business Training Courses
A-Plus™ University places a critical focus on education and the ability to conveniently access it when and where it is needed.
What is A-Plus™ University?
A-Plus™ University takes a blended approach to delivering world class education covering a range of subjects pertaining to collision shop management, operational efficiency, and repairs—virtually and in an in-person classroom setting. Subjects range from our highly sought-after and top rated A-Plus curriculum focusing on everything from the practical application of “lean” within the collision industry to safe and proper estimating.
A-Plus University Curriculum
As a part of the top rated A-Plus curriculum, the A-Plus University workshop series is designed for collision repair facility owners and managers who want to:
- Drive process and environmental waste out of the business
- Learn how to develop a customer-focused culture
- Develop a full and accurate repair plan to sustain with evolving vehicle technologies
- Review damage analysis and blueprinting as the goal is to achieve a 100% accurate RO
- Enabling the shop to move to the next level in cycle-time reduction and increasing vehicle throughput while achieving higher customer satisfaction rankings
A-Plus University Courses
We offer live and pre-recorded “virtual” courses each month—many of which qualify for I-CAR Alliance credit with the completion of a post class assessment. With A-Plus status, you receive priority registration and a 20 percent discount on select workshops including A-Plus Agility and A-Plus Safe & Proper Estimating by Collision Advice.
Curated Course Series
Below is a list of A-Plus University course series– choose a course category and click the the "Watch Now" link to view our recorded session, or view all courses here.
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