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Certification has become an essential means for many working professionals to continue their education. Many adult learners enroll in certification programs to advance their professional credentials, through intensive study for a defined period of time.

IIAE offers working professionals the opportunity to be certified as specialists in fields of their choice, at three levels:

IIAE Certification Levels

Associate Level Certification Recognizes completion of studies designed to provide staff with knowledge and skills to support and enhance daily performance in their area of specialization. Manager Level Certification Recognizes advanced study in a specialized field, including more in-depth focus on management skills and critical industry information. Senior Level Certification Recognizes advanced studies to prepare for assuming more senior responsibilities in the dealership, and broadening knowledge and awareness of the industry.

The courses offered in a certification program focus on a particular professional area, and enable students to advance their education in a very focused way. The opportunity to study online enables students to move through each course at their own pace. Quizzes provide a "checkpoint" for students to confirm what they have learned, and performance on exams at the end of each course is the basis for awarding course credit.

An IIAE certification program can be completed in a shorter time than a traditional university degree. It is designed for working professionals who want to increase both their value to their employer and their own self-esteem, by demonstrating knowledge, skill, and competence in a chosen aspect of their career.

IIAE makes several opportunities available for students to be certified in areas of industry specialization. Because IIAE students take courses online that they can complete at their own pace, the time it takes to complete a certificate depends on the student's ability to complete the course and receive credit. Students may enroll in more than one course at a time to receive their certificates sooner.

IIAE Certificate Programs
Management Develop leadership in managing the complexities of modern automotive retailing and promoting dealership success.	Finance & Insurance Knowledge and skills for delivering F&I, managing provider relationships, and promoting customer satisfaction.
Sales Combine knowledge about customer buying decisions with proven methods for increasing sales performance.	Fixed Operations Enhance the management of parts and service departments essential to dealership profitability.
Marketing State-of-the-art marketing strategies and techniques, and practical tools for managing customer information to enhance sales success.	Aftermarket Focus on the importance of aftermarket sales for increasing customer satisfaction and maximizing profitability.