WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI)

The WORLDPAC Business Development Program provides training in the management of the repair shop business.  The tools provided in these classes help repair shops increase productivity, increase profits, and correct the troubled areas of the business.  For more information about the Business Development program or to register for classes, contact Sherry Blake at 800-888-9982 x5559, e-mail sherryeb@worldpac.com or visit www.worldpac.com.

Renaissance Denver Hotel-Denver

• May 6-Marketing-It's More Than Advertising

R. L. O'Connor Management Classes

New "Live" online workshops covering numerous categories are now available.  For course details and registration, call 800-755-0988 or visit www.rloconnor.com.

Live Online Training-Management

• May 6, 13, 20-Technician Time Management, modules 4-6, there are a total of six modules for this course.

CARQUEST Technical Institute Training

The CARQUEST Technical Institute offers three primary leader-led training programs in North America.  To register, contact your local CARQUEST Store.

Location TBD-Denver

• May 6-8-Advanced Diagnostic Challenge

Location TBD-Wheat Ridge/Thornton, Colo.

• May 13-15-Advanced Diagnostic Challenge

Location TBD-Boulder/Longmont, Colo.

• May 20-22-Advanced Diagnostic Challenge

Warren Technical College-Lakewood, Colo.

• June 3-5-Advanced EVAP System Diagnosis

Elk Lodge-Ft. Collins, Colo.

• June 16-17-Reprogramming Strategies

Location TBD-Colorado Springs, Colo.

• June 18-19-Key Off EVAP System Diagnosis

Location TBD-Rapid City, S.D.

• May 26-27-Controller Area Network Diagnosis

Management Success On-line Training

This webinar training is geared toward anyone who would like to expand their knowledge in key areas of their business.  The training is set up in series and each session is one hour long.   For more information, call 818-500-9631 or visit www.managementsuccess.com.  

• May 7-Sales-Phone techniques

• May 8-Recruiting the right people

• May 12-Sales-Handling customers right at the counter

• May 14-Marketing-What to do when marketing fails

• May 21-Hire the right people

• May 22-Where's the cash?  Understanding a P&L

• May 28-Sales-Making every car count-increasing average ticket value

• May 29-Getting new employees up to speed quickly

Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA)

This seminar will be on general diagnosis, problems, and fixes on GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, and Mercedes.  For more information and registration, call 800-428-8489 or visit www.atra.com.

Red & Jerry's-Sheridan, Colo.

• May 10-The latest technical fixes presented by ATRA

Drive Train Industries Mechanic Classes

Drive Train Industries will be presenting clutch clinics presented by Ace Manufacturing & Parts Co., Craig Calloway will be the speaker. Brake classes are not a "how-to" clinic on changing air valves & brake shoe repair, but will discuss brake performance, failures, industry problems and solutions and the future changes that will impact your business.  Classes will be held throughout Colorado and Wyoming.  For more detailed information or to register contact Jacqueline Kimble at 800-525-6177 x 253, 303-244-9253, or e-mail jkimble@dti-inc.com.

Two Rivers Convention Center-Grand Junction, Colo.

• May 12-Complimentary Clutch Clinic

Flint Energy Shop-Rifle, Colo.

• May 13-Complimentary Clutch Clinic

Halliburton-Rock Springs, Wyo.

• May 14-Complimentary Clutch Clinic

Drive Train Industries-Denver

• May 13 or 14-Mechanics Air & Foundation Brake Clinic

ACDelco Training

ACDelco offers its TSS members free 24/7, on-demand, online, Web-based courses that will complement the instructor-led, hands-on course offerings that remain the core of ACDelco training.  For more information, visit www.acdelcotechconnect.com.

Denver Training Center-Denver

• May 14-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics

• June 11-Body Control Systems Diagnostics

Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute-Albuquerque, N.M.

• June 3-Automotive Electrical Circuit Diagnosis and Repair

• June 4-HVAC Control System Operation and Diagnostics

• June 5-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics

Automotive Training Institute Seminar

This AMI-approved seminar covers essential material necessary to strengthen and grow your business.  For more information and to register, call 866-389-7999.

Location TBD-Denver

• May 17-Beyond Repair 2008: Cash Profits Boot Camp

Location TBD-Denver

• June 14-Beyond Repair 2008: Cash Profits Boot Camp

WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI)

The WORLDPAC Technical Training Program provides advanced level diagnostic training for independent repair technicians.  For more information about the Technical Training Program or to register for classes, contact Sherry Blake at 800-888-9982 x5559, e-mail sherryeb@worldpac.com or visit www.worldpac.com.

Holiday Inn Denver West Village-Golden, Colo.

• June 21-Mercedes CAN and Body Systems II