Where To Get Collision Repair Training

What About Schools?

Collision repair training programs are offered at community colleges, technical schools and vocational schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are more than 350 schools in the United States that offer collision repair training. The programs may take from six months to two years or more to complete. Diploma or certificate programs may only take six months to a year to finish while associate degree programs take about two years to complete.

Even when the training is complete, candidates generally need some on-the-job training before they can start their careers as collision repair technicians. Depending on the school, some of the automotive courses may be offered through distance learning. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) also offers collision repair training.