Audi Training
The Audi Authorized Collision Repair program requires facilities to hold the I-CAR Gold Class® designation, ensuring technicians have the knowledge and skills to deliver efficient, safe and high-quality repairs.
EV and ADAS Course Requirements
To support Audi’s electrification and advanced-safety initiatives, the courses below are mandatory for new and certified shops.
Audi Authorized Collision Repair Program Training Path
New-applicant shops must meet the Platinum-status and course requirements below.
- ADAS Operation and Service – Online
- Capturing Quality Photos – Virtual
- Convenience Systems Operation and Service – Online
- Hiring to Support Your Shop’s Learning Culture – Online
- Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Service – Online
- Implementing a Learning Culture – Online
- Incorporating ADAS in Your Business – Online
- Introduction to Diagnostics and Scan Tools – Online
- Learning Culture Overview – Online
- Optimizing Processes, Equipment, and Compliance – Online
- Quality Is Your Business – Online
- Speaking the KPI Language – Online
- Strengthening Your In-Process Quality Controls – Online
- Understanding Cycle Time – Virtual
- Understanding Your Part in Profit and Loss – Online
- Using Vehicle Maker Repair Procedures – Online
- Vehicle Construction Material Types – Online
- Vehicle Protection During the Repair Process – Online
- Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 – Online
- Windshields and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) – Online
- Workflow Essentials – Online
- ADAS Operation and Service – Online
- Adhesive Bonding – Online
- Advanced High-Strength Steel – Online
- Body Filler – Online
- Brake System Electronics Operation and Damage Analysis – Online
- Capturing Quality Photos – Virtual
- Circuit Measurements with a Digital Volt-Ohm Meter – Online
- Convenience Systems Operation and Service – Online
- Damage Analysis of Driving Assist Systems – Online
- Damage Analysis of Lighting and Vision Assist – Online
- Damage Analysis of Restraint Systems – Online
- Damage Analysis of Steering and Suspension Systems – Online
- Electrical Damage Inspection – Online
- Electrical Theory – Online
- Electronic System Diagnostics and Repair – Virtual
- Gaining Efficiencies through Blueprinting – Online
- Hazardous Airborne Pollutants – Online
- Hem Flange Panel Replacement – Online
- Hiring to Support Your Shop’s Learning Culture – Online
- Hybrid Vehicle Identification and Damage Analysis – Online
- Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Service – Online
- Implementing a Learning Culture – Online
- Improving Your Shop’s Cycle Time – Online
- In-Process Quality Control Checks – Online
- Introduction to Diagnostics and Scan Tools – Online
- Introduction to Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding – Online
- Learning Culture Overview – Online
- Optimizing Processes, Equipment, and Compliance – Online
- Panel Removal and Preparation for Installation – Online
- Part Replacement at Factory Seams – Online
- Post Repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing – Online
- Quality Is Your Business – Online
- Restraint Systems Operation – Online
- Safety Data Sheets and Labels – Online
- Sectioning Overview – Online
- Sectioning Scenarios – Virtual
- Speaking the KPI Language – Online
- Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding Hands-On Skills Development – Optional
- Steel Panel Repair 1 – Online
- Steel Panel Repair 2 – Online
- Steering and Suspension Operation – Online
- Strengthening Your In-Process Quality Controls – Online
- Structural Damage Analysis – Structures – Online
- The Art and Science of Estimator Interactions – Virtual
- Training and Certification: Steel Sectioning – Optional
- Trim Removal and Installation – Online
- Understanding Cycle Time – Virtual
- Understanding High Voltage Safety – Online
- Understanding Your Part in Profit and Loss – Online
- Using Vehicle Maker Repair Procedures – Online
- Vehicle Construction Material Types – Online
- Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 – Online
- Windshields and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) – Online
- Workflow Essentials – Online
- Working Safely Around Hazardous Materials – Online
- Workplace Safety – Online
I-CAR courses must be completed before attending Audi Academy Instructor-Led Training.
- ADAS Operation and Service – Online
- Convenience Systems Operation and Service – Online
- Damage Analysis of Convenience Systems
- Damage Analysis of Driving Assist Systems – Online
- Damage Analysis of Lighting and Vision Assist – Online
- Damage Analysis of Restraint Systems – Online
- Damage Analysis of Unitized Structures – Center – Online
- Damage Analysis of Unitized Structures – Front – Online
- Damage Analysis of Unitized Structures – Rear – Online
- Full-Frame / Unitized Structure Pulling Overview – Online
- Hazardous Waste Disposal – Online
- Hybrid Vehicle Identification and Damage Analysis – Online
- Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Service – Online
- Introduction to Three-Dimensional Measuring – Online
- Movable Glass Removal and Installation – Online
- Post Repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing – Online
- Power Steering Systems Operation, Damage Analysis, and Service – Online
- Restraint System Diagnostics and Service – Online
- Restraint Systems Operation – Online
- Safety Data Sheets and Labels – Online
- Steering System Operation, Damage Analysis, and Service – Online
- Structural Damage Analysis – Structures – Online
- Suspension Systems Service – Online
- Suspension Systems Operation and Damage Analysis – Online
- Training and Certification: Steel GMA Welding – In-Shop
- Training and Certification: Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding – In-Shop
- Trim Removal and Installation – Online
- Understanding High Voltage Safety – Online
- Using Vehicle Maker Repair Procedures – Online
- Vehicle Protection During the Repair Process – Online
- Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 – Online
- Windshields and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) – Online
- Working Safely Around Hazardous Materials – Online
- Workplace Safety – Online
Refinishers may instead complete equivalent paint-supplier courses covering Color Theory, Application, Tinting and Blending.
- ADAS Operation and Service – Online
- *In addition to the package, technicians will need to schedule and complete the following courses:
- Basic Color Theory – Online
- Color Theory Application – Live
- Convenience Systems Operation and Service – Online
- Corrosion Protection – Online
- Hazardous Airborne Pollutants – Online
- Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Service – Online
- Masking – Online
- Mixing Rooms and Equipment – Online
- Post Repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing – Online
- Preparing a Vehicle for Refinishing – Online
- Refinishing Application and Blending – Online
- Safety Data Sheets and Labels – Online
- Seam Sealer – Online
- Spray Booths – Online
- Spray Guns – Online
- Vehicle Protection During the Repair Process – Online
- Windshields and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) – Online
- Working Safely Around Hazardous Materials – Online
- Workplace Safety – Online
- Audi Production Manager Supplemental Package – Learning Plan
- Audi Estimator Supplemental Package – Learning Plan
- Audi Structural Technician Supplemental Package – Learning Plan
- *In addition to the package, technicians will need to schedule and complete the following courses:
- Audi Refinish Technician Supplemental Package – Learning Plan*
Professional Development Program
The Professional Development Program™ (PDP) offers role-relevant learning paths in recognised Knowledge Areas. To earn Gold Class Recognition, businesses must maintain training for each collision-repair role: