Automotive Management Institute (AMi)

07/02/2025

www.amionline.org

How high can you soar? That depends on you. We're here to help with hundreds of online courses that will be the wind beneath your wings. Lets fly together!

05/29/2025

🚗 Collision Repair Leaders — Don’t Miss This!

AMi is excited to share a free live webcast that’s a must for body shop owners and managers:

“Unlocking People & Profitability in Collision Repair

🗓️ June 5, 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM CST

Hosted by Dave Luehr of Elite Body Shop Solutions and Keith Egan from BETAG, this event dives into what really drives success in your shop—your people. 💥

You’ll hear real-world strategies from top-performing shops on how to:

✅ Boost team performance
✅ Reduce turnover
✅ Elevate employee engagement
✅ Increase profitability

🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://daveluehr.mykajabi.com/people-profitability-webcast

Let’s stop chasing quick fixes—and start building stronger teams that drive real results! 👊

05/29/2025

Ready to level up your career in automotive management? Now through June 2025, you can save $600 on AMi’s Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation—nearly 30% off!

✔ No limit on vouchers
✔ Build real-world leadership & business skills
✔ Boost your reputation in the industry

Request your voucher today:

📞 817-514-2914 | ✉ [email protected]

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05/14/2025

Are you on this graphic? Nationwide we have accredited and master accredited automotive managers wherever you see our logo. Well done auto repair industry! Who's next? www.amionline.org

04/30/2025

Last week our Executive Director, Mark Claypool, AMAM did a webinar entitled "Learning = Competitiveness" for AirPro Diagnostics. If you weren't able to attend live, here is your opportunity to participate.

This month, TT360 features Special Guest Mark Claypool, Executive Director of Automotive Management Institute.

04/17/2025

After Graduating at the top of his class at Daytona State Technical College, Christian entered DB Orlando Collision's apprenticeship program. There, he experienced all departments within the shop and has now positioned himself as a vital member of our growing team!

On this AMI visit Christian dives deep into communication's pivotal role in today's collision repair planning.

Learn how effective communication enhances teamwork and ensures that every repair is executed flawlessly and meets customer expectations. From coordinating with insurance companies to collaborating with fellow technicians, Christian demonstrates how a strong communication strategy can significantly impact a repair shop's overall success.

Join us as he shares valuable insights and practical tips for aspiring professionals in the collision repair industry. Whether you're looking to kickstart your career or want to understand the inner workings of this dynamic industry, Christian's expertise will inspire and inform!

04/17/2025

Join our Executive Director Mark Claypool, AMAM at AirPro Diagnostics TechTalk360 as he presents a free webinar entitled "Learning=Competitiveness" on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2 PM Eastern. Register at the link below, and below that is a full description of the webinar. We hope to see you there!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117448212998/WN_EJpFI50NQgq8fzYy2Tq03A

WHAT: TechTalk360 's Webinar: “Learning = Competitiveness"

Introducing (Or Reintroducing) the Automotive Management Institute, AMi. AMi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing industry-recognized professional management designations, certificates and career paths to the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive and HD truck industries.

This webinar will cover the benefits of earning professional accreditations through management and leadership training because learning is a key source of a sustainable competitive advantage. Since 1989, AMi has collaborated with training providers across the industry, reviewing, recognizing and awarding credit hours for quality management and leadership education both online and through in person workshops and seminars. Industry leaders like Mike Anderson, Frank Terlep and so many others have provided AMi approved workshops and seminars for decades.

Apprenticeships will also be a major focus for AMi in the months to come. Over 100,000 workshops, webinars and courses have been taken by industry professionals since AMi’s inception, providing thousands of accreditations to those individuals who have dedicated the time to earn these designations. AMi training doesn’t cost, it pays, and this webinar will explain how.

All industry segments will benefit from this webinar, including the Auto Glass Repair and Replacement segment.

This is a must watch episode of TechTalk360!!!

WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2 PM EDT

Introducing (Or Reintroducing) the Automotive Management Institute, AMi. AMi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing industry-recognized professional management designations, certificates and career paths to the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive and HD t...

04/14/2025

AMi training doesn't cost... it pays! A well-trained team is a profitable team. Invest in leadership and customer service training today.

04/11/2025

Training isn't just for technicians. Learn to lead, manage, and grow your business with courses from AMi. www.amionline.org

AMi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides industry-recognized professional management designations, and certificates.

04/03/2025

Had the opportunity to introduce AMi to the general session of the HD Forum today in Frisco, TX. While AMi has been available to the trucking side of the industry all along, it is a relative unknown. That is until now. Thank you, HD Forum, for giving our Executive Director, Mark Claypool, the opportunity to share our programs with your audience.

03/25/2025

Something this important and recognized should be challenging to achieve. Getting your AAM and AMAM takes time, money and dedication. But the effort is worth it for the industry recognized designations you earn and, more importantly, what you learn and apply to better run your business. Who's next? Who will we be sending graduation materials to in the near future? If you're close to your next level, what's holding you back? If you are just starting, set a goal to earn your designation in 2025. If you haven't yet started, let's get that ball rolling for you. We are here for you no matter where you are in your accreditation journey.

02/06/2025

The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) offers industry-recognized certificates and Professional Designations for both the Collision and Mechanical Repair segments. Below is the list of designations and the credits required to earn those designations. These are cumulative. It takes 120 hours to get your AAM, and 180 to get your AMAM. Have you started? Start now! Maybe you are close to earning your designation, why not put in the time to reach that goal? Here's the link: https://www.amionline.org