Ford Training

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The Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) requires facilities to obtain and maintain the I-CAR® Gold Class® designation. Gold Class ensures professionals have the knowledge and skills needed to deliver efficient, safe, high-quality repairs.

Ford Motor Company relies on I-CAR to provide the only training programs that have been reviewed and approved by Ford. Those programs are listed below.

Ford Network Requirements

A minimum of one technician per shop location must complete each course below to meet FCCN requirements.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Courses

FCCN centres must earn a separate ADAS certification. One technician must complete each online course and the two-day hands-on course below.

At least one technician per location must complete every course in this list to maintain FCCN membership.

Packaged Courses

ADAS learning plans that bundle required courses are available for convenient enrollment.

Ford ADAS 2-Day HOSD Prerequisites

Learning Plan, 17h 20m

Ford ADAS 5-Course Package

Learning Plan, 5h 45m

Two-Day Hands-On Course

In a real-world shop environment you will use Ford Service Information (PTS) and Ford Diagnostic & Repair System (FDRS) to identify, diagnose and repair ADAS on Ford vehicles.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Courses

Ford has introduced EV course requirements to support complete, safe and quality repair of Hybrid Electric (HEV) and Battery Electric (BEV) models.

At least one technician per location must complete every course in this list to satisfy FCCN EV requirements.

Ford Electric Vehicle (EV) Course Package

The Ford EV Course Package bundles all eight required courses for faster enrollment.

Ford EV Course Package

Learning Plan, 8h

Professional Development Program

The Professional Development Program™ (PDP) provides role-relevant training paths across recognised Knowledge Areas. To earn Gold Class Recognition, businesses must train and maintain each of the major Collision Repair roles: