"We are excited to have the innovative MVP Business Development Training Series as part of the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance," said Jason Bartanen, I-CAR technical director. 

"It enables PPG collision centers and I-CAR students to continue their pursuit of the I-CAR Vision: that every person in the collision industry has the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve a complete and safe repair," Bartanen said.

The approved training programs from PPG include:  MVP Production & Cycle Time Management, MVP Greenbelt Training, MVP Business in the 21st Century, MVP Leading Change & Leadership, MVP Collision Repair Estimating, MVP Collision Repair Sales & Customer Service, MVP Collision Center Marketing, MVP Organizational Management, MVP Administrative Management, and MVP Managing Customer Loyalty. 

 
I-CAR Students are eligible to receive from 1.75 to 8.25 Gold Class points for each of the programs they complete.  AMI students can earn from 12 to 71 credit hours towards the accredited Automotive Managers (AAM) degree.

"The MVP Business Development Training Series is the industry's most widely attended training program for collision center management," said Jim Berkey, director of business solutions for PPG Automotive Refinish.  "We have conducted more than 2,000 days of management training across North America since the program's inception."

"These courses are relevant for collision center professionals, regardless of the size or structure of their operations," said Rich Altieri, senior manager of PPG Business Solutions. 

 
"Each instructor has the valued perspective of owning a successful collision center," Altieri said.  "They not only offer a wealth of information, but also provide a forum where attendees can exchange ideas with others who are facing the same concerns."

Collision centers can also take advantage of a variety of programs, tools, and services available through the MVP Program such as MVP Benchmarking, MVP Roundtable Conferences, and MVP Facility Design Services.