The full schedule of business education sessions that will take place in conjunction with the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance 2009 convention next month in Nashville has been accredited by the University of the Aftermarket.
Educational accreditation – based on the University’s analysis of program content and format in keeping with academic standards – enables participants to earn continuing education units (CEU) that can be applied toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certifications.
The Alliance convention, March 4-8 at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Hotel, will feature 18 business seminars designed specifically for distributor shareholders, outside sales professionals, store managers and owners/managers of affiliated automotive service facilities. Among the scheduled seminars are “Creating a Presence of Value,” “Cash Profits Workshop,” “Effective Selling Without Sacrificing Customer Service,” “Mining the Gold: Converting New-Car Dealer Customers Into Your Loyal Clientele,” and “How to Increase Revenue Per Bay and Keep Everyone Happy.”
Other aftermarket organizations and industry events that have received educational accreditation by the University of the Aftermarket include AAIA, AASA, MIS Council, AWDA, AAPEX, AASA Vision Conference, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, GAAS, and Aftermarket eForum.
“Accreditation of our convention’s educational programming is a clear signal that we’re providing important value to our shareholders and customers – value in the form of the latest tools and strategies for building and maintaining a highly competitive and profitable business,” says Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Morgan.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper is part of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world. As the source for quality parts and service for more than 2,300 parts stores and almost 2,700 certified service centers throughout North America, the Alliance prides itself on responding to the individual automotive needs of each customer and providing proven, quality service.
The University of the Aftermarket is an educational alliance of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and is an operating unit of Northwood University. The University of the Aftermarket provides business, management and leadership education to professionals in the motor vehicle aftermarket through on-line, custom, conference, and partnership educational opportunities. Through these programs, the University awards CEU credit that can be applied toward completion of the aftermarket’s Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certifications.
Northwood University is committed to the most personal attention to prepare students for success in their careers and in their communities; it promotes critical thinking skills and personal effectiveness, and the importance of ethics, individual freedom and responsibility.
Private, nonprofit and accredited, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at three full-service, residential campuses located in Southern Florida, mid-Michigan and Northern Texas. Adult Degree Programs are available in eight states with many course delivery options including online. The DeVos Graduate School offers full-time, evening and industry specific master’s degree programs for entrepreneurs and executives in Michigan, Texas and Switzerland. The Alden B. Dow Creativity Center on the Midland, Michigan, campus specializes in creative thinking and innovation development. International education is offered through terms abroad and in Program Centers in Switzerland, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bahrain. Northwood University also operates the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Maine.
