How to Get Started in your Automotive Service Career

Automotive Career Pathway

Enroll in a ASE Accredited Program

Students receive training of the highest standards.

Earn ASE Entry-Level Certification

The first step in building career credentials.

Connect with Mentors and Interships

Students learn hands-on from experts in the field.

Enter the Workforce

Apply with confidence as employers recognize the ASE blue seal.

Earn your Professional ASE Certification

Make a commitment to excellence, the industry, and the motoring public.

Stay on Top of Technology with Continuous Training

Look for ASE Accredited Training Providers, and maintain your ASE Certifications.

Give Back

Become a mentor to help the next generation of skilled services professionals.

Take the First Step: Find a School

Don’t know where to begin? First, use our “Find a School” tool to search for ASE-accredited training programs in your desired location. Once you enroll in a school, the ASE Education Foundation can help connect you with mentors and internships in your local area. Your training program will then teach you the skills required to pass the ASE Entry-Level certification test. There is no work experience requirement for Entry-Level certification; simply pass one or more of the tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

An ASE Accredited training program is an educational program for automotive, diesel, or collision repair, validated by the ASE Education Foundation to meet rigorous industry-developed standards for quality and instruction.

It’s a certification for students completing a technical training program, indicating a satisfactory level of practical, knowledge-based workforce readiness.

Use the “Find A Program” feature on our website to search for accredited programs by location and area of focus.

Yes, we offer free e-learning resources provided by industry partners to supplement your training.

We provide structured, Registered DOL Apprenticeships with mentor training to give you real-world experience in the automotive industry.

Yes, there are individuals & industries partners that offer scholarships to support students’ needs, including for tools.