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What Will I Learn in an Automotive Tech Program?

What Will I Learn in an Automotive Tech Program?

Become an Automotive Technician with Training from IBT

You’re interested in a career in the trades, and you’re considering a career as an Automotive Technician - Good for you! A career as an automotive technician is an excellent choice for your future. As automotive technology continues to evolve, the demand for skilled automotive technicians trained in current technologies grows. With the Institute for Business and Technology, you can train to be an automotive technician in as few as 14 months! If you are interested in learning more about becoming an automotive technology professional, read on to learn what you can expect from a quality, accredited training program such as the one offered at IBT.

IBT Offers an Accelerated, Flexible Training Program

At IBT, we know our students are busy people, and in response to students’ needs, we have developed our Automotive Technology training program to be as flexible as possible. With IBT, you can complete the coursework necessary to complete your automotive technician training in as few as 14 months! IBT offers flexible scheduling, including day, evening, and weekend classes, so you can complete them on your schedule, however it works for you. We also offer individualized student support from professional faculty, so students receive the personal attention and guidance they need in order to be successful. With your dedication, our staff and faculty will be with you every step of the way as you train for your new career. With IBT, it is now more possible than ever before to obtain the training you need!

IBT Offers an Accredited, Thorough Training Program

Automotive Technicians are skilled tradespeople with specialized knowledge and a specific set of skills most people don’t have. In IBT’s Automotive Technology program, students are prepared in the skills they need to begin careers as automotive technicians. At IBT, students learn:

  • Basic electrical theory
  • Clutch and drive-train diagnostics
  • Brakes and transmission repair
  • Automotive heating and air conditioning
  • Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle technology

IBT’s program provides the practical, hands-on training needed to prepare graduates to begin careers in the field of automotive technology. IBT holds dual accreditation through the Accrediting Council on Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and our programs meet national standards, so you know you are getting an education and training you can trust, and that employers will value.

IBT Provides Career Placement Assistance That Can Help Get You Hired

With IBT, you are never alone; our helpful, professional career services staff assist every student in obtaining the employment for which they have been trained. IBT’s career and placement services include:

  • Professional development and individualized job placement advising
  • Assistance in the preparation of effective resumes and cover letters
  • Assistance in preparation for job interviews and completing job applications
  • Contacting prospective employers
  • Career fairs and on-campus interviewing
  • Access to IBT’s extensive network of employers in the San Jose metropolitan area

When you choose IBT for your career training, you gain a community of support. Our professional faculty and helpful staff have a mission to see you succeed, and we will do everything possible to help you obtain a position in your chosen field. Plus, IBT will stay by your side for the entire duration of your career: Graduates are welcomed to return at any time in their career for free career-placement assistance and free refresher training!

Ready to Learn More About Becoming an Automotive Technician with IBT?

Call IBT today! We are ready to help you get on your way to a successful new career. Call 800-915-3562 or click here to schedule a tour of our modern campus in Santa Clara, California, or to begin the enrollment process. What are you waiting for? Train for a successful automotive tech career with IBT!