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.
Hilton Pleasanton-Pleasanton, Calif.
• May 3-Honda Driveability
Embassy Suites-San Rafael, Calif.
• June 21-22-BMW Management II
ESI Seminars
Educational Seminars Institute offers repair shop training targeting professional sales, service, and business management. For more information, call 888-338-7296 or visit www.esiseminars.com.
Holiday Inn Santa Clara-Great America-Santa Clara, Calif.
• May 5-Maximizing Profitability-A crucial near halfway check point in 2008 to adjust operations in areas of business where performance needs tuning to meet year end goals.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dublin-Pleasanton-Dublin, Calif.
• May 6-Maximizing Profitability
Fountain Valley Inn, Santa Rosa, Calif.
• May 7-Maximizing Profitability
Fairfield Staybridge Suites, Fairfield, Calif.
• May 8-Maximizing Profitability
Location TBD- Monterey, Calif.
• June 21-Inside Sales & Production: Meeting Important Quotas More Successfully. Align communication to work more effectively between sales and production to meet quotas and satisfy job demands.
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.
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.
Fremont Marriott-Fremont, Calif.
• May 10-The latest technical fixes presented by ATRA
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.
Mather Air Force Base-Folsom, Calif.
• May 12-13-Key Off EVAP System Diagnosis
Location TBD-Concord, Calif.
• May 14-15-Key Off EVAP System Diagnosis
Location TBD -- Santa Rosa, Calif.
• May 19-20-Reprogramming Strategies
Location TBD-Hayward, Calif.
• May 21-22-Advanced Mode $06
California State University-Fresno, Calif.
• June 4-5-Key Off EVAP System Diagnosis
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.
Truckee Meadows Community College-Reno Nev.
• May 20-Battery, Charging, & Starting
• May 21-HVAC Control System Operation and Diagnostics
• May 22-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics
American River College-Sacramento, Calif.
• May 20-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics
• May 21-Body Control Systems Diagnostics
• May 22-Battery, Charging, & Starting
• May 23-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics
Livermore Las Positas Community College-Livermore, Calif.
• May 31-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics
Management Success Seminar
These seminars focus on how to increase profitability, advertising, and pricing and how to find, hire, and train technicians and service writers. For more information on registration and class times, call 818-546-5836 or visit www.managementsuccess.com.
Wyndham Hotel-San Jose, Calif.
• June 21-22-How to Increase your Profits