Audi Training

The Audi Authorized Collision Repair program requires facilities to obtain and maintain I-CAR® Gold Class® designation. The I-CAR Gold Class designation ensures that professionals are trained to have the knowledge and skills required to provide customers with efficient, safe and high-quality collision repairs.

The Professional Development Program™ (PDP) is role-relevant training and provides distinct training paths in industry-recognized Knowledge Areas.

To support the owners’ expectations for a higher level of service, the Audi Network will require that in addition to Gold Class recognition for the repair facility, Platinum™ ProLevel 3 must be achieved by at least one (1) technician in each of the following collision repair roles:

• Estimator
• Non-Structural Technician
• Structural Technician
• Refinish Technician

Audi relies on I-CAR to make certain specific training programs available to collision repair technicians. The courses listed below have been reviewed and approved by Audi and are only available through I-CAR.

EV and ADAS Course Requirements

As announced by Audi of America as part of their commitment to electrify their fleet and increase ADAS technologies to benefit the customer, effective November 9, 2020 the following courses are now required for new and certified shops.

New EV Course Requirements
 
Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Service (Online) – Required for All Job Roles
 
Hybrid Vehicle Identification and Damage Analysis (Online) – Required for Estimators and Structural Technicians
 
Understanding High Voltage Safety (Online) – Required for Estimators and Structural Technicians
 
New ADAS Course Requirements
 
Convenience Systems Operation and Service (Online) – Required for All Job Roles
 
ADAS Operation and Service (Online) – Required for All Job Roles
 
Incorporating ADAS in Your Business (Online) – Required for Production/Office Managers
 
Post Repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing (Online) – Required for Estimators, Structural Technicians and Refinishers
 
Windshields and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) (Online) – Required for Estimators, Structural Technicians and Refinishers

Audi Authorized Collision Repair Program Training Path

The following I-CAR training courses are required for all NEW shops applying to the Audi program. Participants in the program, whether fully certified or in-process prior to June 1, are not required to follow this training path. However, Audi suggests that you review and apply to your organization as a recommendation.
 
To be recognized by Audi as having completed any of these courses, each designated Audi tech must affiliate themselves with the Audi program by contacting their I-CAR Customer Care representative.

Production Manager / Office Manager (minimum of 1)
I-CAR Course Name
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

Estimator / Blue Printer (minimum of 1)
I-CAR Course Name
ADAS Operation and Service Online
Adhesive Bonding Online
Advanced High-Strength Steel Online
Body Filler Online
Brake System Electronics Operation & 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 & 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 In-Shop (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 In-Shop (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 Safety around Hazardous Materials Online
Workplace Safety Online

Structural Technician (minimum of 2)
*Must be Structural Technician Platinum
*I-CAR courses must be completed before attending the Audi Academy Instructor-Led Training Course
I-CAR Course Name
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
Full-Frame / Unitized Structure Pulling Strategy and Planning Virtual
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 Operations, 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 System Service Online
Suspension Systems Operation and Damage Analysis Online
Training & Certification: Steel GMA Welding (Same as WCS03) In-Shop
Training and Certification: Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding (Same as WCA03) 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 Safety around Hazardous Materials Online
Workplace Safety Online

Refinishers (minimum of 1)
*Must be Refinish Technician Platinum
*Refinishers have an option of completing the I-CAR classes below OR complete a paint supplier’s training covering Color Theory, Application, Tinting and Blending.
I-CAR Course Name
ADAS Operation and Service Online
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
Refinish 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


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