Automotive Parts Specialist Certificate
The Automotive Parts Specialist Certificate offers targeted training in parts identification, inventory control, and customer service. This program prepares you for a rewarding career in the automotive parts industry, supporting technicians and customers alike.
Our Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles, and suspension.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Parts Specialist Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an automotive parts specialist or advisor,
helping customers and technicians identify, locate, and order vehicle parts. You will
manage inventory, facilitate sales, and provide technical advice on parts compatibility
and vehicle repair needs. This role is vital in ensuring efficient repair processes
and customer satisfaction in the automotive service industry.
The automotive parts industry continues to grow alongside the automotive sector, with
increasing demand for knowledgeable parts specialists who can assist in sales, inventory
management, and technical support. Graduates can find employment in auto parts stores,
dealerships, warehouses, and distribution centers. The field offers stable employment,
opportunities for advancement, and the chance to work closely with automotive professionals
and vehicle owners.
Suggested Curriculum
This short-term program trains the student for positions in parts management. Students
learn the parts management system as well as basic business management techniques
and introductory computer skills.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 223 Automotive Parts Management
- ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (BUS 902)
- BUS 127 Business Communications
- BUS 170 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- BUS 241 Principles of Management
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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