
Automotive Technology Training – IBT, San Jose
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Start Your Automotive Career in Just 14 Months
At IBT, our Automotive Technology program equips you with both the theory and hands‑on skills needed for entry‑level roles in auto service and repair. Flexible scheduling lets you train during the day, evenings, or weekends—so you can fit career development into your life.
Why Choose a Career as an Automotive Technician?
With more vehicles on the road than ever, qualified technicians are in demand nationwide. Automotive Technicians provide essential maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services that keep cars running safely and reliably.
Where can an Automotive Technician work?
Automotive Technicians work in car shops and garages in every town and every city across the country. As an Automotive Technician, you can work anywhere there are cars- that means you can work anywhere you want to live.
What You’ll Learn at IBT
Our curriculum gives comprehensive practical training covering:
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Basic electrical theory and diagnostics
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Brakes, suspension, fuel systems, drive‑train, transmission and engine performance
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Heating & air conditioning systems
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Hybrid and alternative‑fuel vehicle technology
Why train to be an Automotive Technician with IBT in San Jose?
The Automotive Tech program at IBT offers a comprehensive, focused education from an accredited school. IBT’s Auto Tech program teaches the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to begin an entry-level career in the automobile service industry, including:
- Basic Electrical Theory for Automotives
- Introduction to Brakes
- Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
- Clutch & Drive Train Diagnostics
- Transmission Repair
- Engine Performance
- Steering and Suspension
- Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology
What is the job outlook for Automotive Technicians?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 2022, there were 782,200 Automotive Technicians working in the United States, which is projected to grow to 795,000 by 2032. In California, employment for Automotive Service Technicians is projected to grow from 66,800 in 2020 to 69,400 by 2030, with projected annual job openings of 6,900.
IBT’s program provides hands-on, practical training to give students real-world experience, and graduates will be capable of working on all types of vehicles and light trucks. Graduates of IBT’s Automotive Technician program will be prepared for entry-level employment as an automotive technician.
If your goal is becoming an Automotive Technician, then IBT’s Auto Tech program is the first step to making it happen!
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