I-CAR introduced
equivalency testing and additional online training courses
that satisfy I-CAR ProLevel 1 requirements, enhanced
customer support tools, and new user-friendly capabilities
on the I-CAR website.
“Each of these offerings will enhance the value of the I-
CAR® Professional Development Program™ and make ‘training
for your role’ more convenient and effective. These
offerings increase I-CAR’s ability to provide flexible
training that is clearly aligned with achieving an
individual’s or business’ industry-recognized designation,”
said John Van Alstyne,
I-CAR President & CEO.
I-CAR Equivalency Testing has been designed for collision
repair professionals and provides an option to demonstrate
mastery of content learned through previous experience or
on-the-job training. I-CAR Equivalency Tests will address I
CAR® ProLevel™ 1 knowledge areas as defined for each role
within the Program and a passing score will fulfill those
tested knowledge areas toward the I-CAR® Platinum
Individual™ designation.
In addition, collision repair professionals now have access
to more online training options that meet I CAR® ProLevel™
1 requirements including the following three courses -
Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control (QUA01e), Vehicle
Identification, Estimating Systems, and Terminology
(DAM01e), and Aluminum Panels and Structures Damage
Analysis (DAM05e). These courses contain the same content
as I-CAR’s instructor-led (live) courses and offer a
convenient online training option, available 24/7, from an
individual’s home or business.
I-CAR has made further improvements to its website,
enabling customers to easily purchase online and
instructor-led (live) training on the same website in one
simple transaction. I-CAR has also enhanced its Training
Planner tool, making role-relevant training management
simple and concise. This management tool has been designed
to provide access to training records and reports based on
individual or company progress toward the I-CAR® Platinum
Individual™ or I-CAR® Gold Class Professionals™
designation. A User Guide is available on I-CAR’s website
on the “Applications and Documents” section.
Van Alstyne added, “I-CAR will continue to align its
training curriculum and customer service offerings with its
commitment to delivering the most current technical
training, providing individuals and businesses more
opportunities to achieve complete and safe repairs.”
More information on each of these service offerings and
courses is available on the I-CAR website, www.i-
car.com, or by contacting I-CAR Customer Care,
800.422.7872.