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Automotive Technology Certificate

Fuel your career

We focus on modern vehicle repair and maintenance with this stackable certificate that you can use toward a higher academic degree. 

Get trained under the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium methods - the most advanced and environmentally conscious methods available. 

You'll also begin work with computer-controlled fuel and ignition systems, anti-lock brakes, microcomputer-controlled systems, and how to diagnose problems using the most advanced electronic tools.

Professor Ryan Beckley (center, in gray shirt) speaks with students in the Automotive Technology lab in the Whitney Applied Technology Center.
Program Type
Career Program,
Duration
1 Year
Format
In-Person,

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Join the field at a dealership, private garage, or other automotive centers. 

This certificate is designed to get you started in the workforce or it can be applied towards our 2-year degree in automotive technology if you want to continue! 

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Don't forget your financial aid!

You can save thousands by starting your education here — especially when you compare OCC with traditional 4-year colleges.  And that's not all!  Our Financial Aid specialists can help you navigate the process of getting free aid to help pay for your education.
 

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