The Auto Care Association has long provided a means for our industry to be better prepared for our ever-changing environment and has increasingly expanded your options for self-improvement. Effective education is the key to empowered employees and a flourishing auto care industry.

Whether you’re looking for a refresher on industry basics or to level up your data standards knowledge, head to the Auto Care Association’s Auto Care Academy online learning center to find the right course for you and your colleagues.

Each online, self-paced course through Auto Care Academy provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward AAP, MAAP and ACP professional designations.

“I learned new things, like remanufacturing, and it made me more interested in the automotive aftermarket industry.” — Auto Care Academy student (January 2024 survey)

Back-to-Basics

“Aftermarket Essentials”  

A primer on the auto care ecosystem, including the industry’s size and scope, key stakeholders and overview of the various distribution channels.

PRO TIP: If you have staff who are new to the industry, this is a great onboarding resource.

“Introduction to ACES and PIES”

An overview of the cataloging process and how to use the aftermarket data standards ACES® and PIES™ to communicate effectively and consistently with your trading partners.

PRO TIP: Great for those new to cataloging or if you just want to speak the same language as your product team.

Level Up   

“Intermediate ACES and PIES”

Go beyond the basics of cataloging and content management and explore further how to collect, share and manage your data. Learn new techniques and best practices to incorporate the standards into your day-to-day work life and improve efficiency.

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“PIES for Heavy Duty”

Learn about the cataloging process and how to use the Product Information Standards (PIES) in the heavy-duty space to communicate more effectively and consistently with your trading partners.

“Introduction to ACES and PIES in Spanish”

The introductory course on how to get the right part, to the right place, at the right time using automotive aftermarket data standards ACES and PIES in Spanish.

Get started today at academy.autocare.org or visit us at the Auto Care Resource Center #A41001 at AAPEX to learn more.