Education

AIA Educational Opportunities
Continuing education is key to success in any field. AIA provides members with multiple opportunities to further their understanding of the automotive markets - educational events, professional development and certification programs, technician training resources, e-learning, committee initiatives, and scholarship programs. Whether you're working in distribution, retail, or as a professional service technician, AIA can help you keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
AIA Certifications
Are your sales personnel and service writers knowledgeable and efficient? Chances are they could improve their skills and knowledge by participating in AIA's Import Parts Specialist certification program. Currently, more than 3,000 aftermarket professionals have earned the Import Parts Specialist certificate, and some 750 professionals have earned the Master's Level certificate. Click here to view the certification patches that accompany the certificates.
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Examination Information
FAQ and Sample Questions
On-Line Open-Book PowerPoint
AIA Import Parts Specialists
AIA Import Parts Specialists Certificate
AIA Import Parts Specialists (Master Level)
AIA Import Parts Specialists (Master Level) Certificate
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AIA Seminar Series
Each year, the AIA Seminar Series is held at AAPEX. It is supported by AIA's event sponsors and is free to all attendees. All AIA members are invited to participate in these excellent sessions. Registration is required. Click here for more information on our most recent sessions.
Other Opportunities
AAIA offers a number of additional educational opportunities for members, including the innovative "Directory of Resources for Industry Valued Education," or DRIVE directory. It is a one-stop resource to enable the industry to locate available education and training information, materials and programs in the automotive aftermarket industry. Click here for more information.
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