Nov. 22, 2013—Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes recently announced its schedule of training sessions for the first quarter of 2014, running Jan. 1 through March 30.

The collision repair classes use a combination of classroom, digital and hands-on settings in cities across the U.S. Training is available for shop owners, managers, painters and technicians on topics in a number of areas, including business-building, production-excellence and/or paint application techniques.

The following hands-on, paint-and-processes-based courses will be offered during the first quarter:

• AWX  Performance Plus Waterborne Refinish System Painter Certification
• Color Adjustment and Blending
• Painter Certification

Additional shop management and business-building courses will also be offered:

• Improving Performance with KPIs
• Achieving Service Excellence
• Improving Workshop Efficiency
• Estimating Solutions for Profit

“All of our courses this year reflect the Sherwin-Williams philosophy of lean operations,” said Rod Habel, Sherwin-Williams director of training operations. “We’re always seeking to introduce concepts that support sustainable practices, increase productivity and minimize or even eliminate waste—all factors that are necessary to the success of a collision center.”

For a full schedule of classes, visit the Sherwin-Williams website.