Autel U.S. has received accreditation from both the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter‑Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) for its Autel Academy ADAS Training Program, a move the company says reinforces its focus on technician education and service quality.
The ASE and I‑CAR accreditations mean that Autel’s instructor‑led program meets the organizations’ standards for curriculum, facilities and instructional quality. ASE and I‑CAR are widely recognized benchmarks for automotive training, and the endorsement signals that the program aligns with current technology and repair requirements.
“Accreditation provides training organizations with recognized credibility, ensures their curriculum aligns with current industry standards, and verifies that they are maintaining high‑quality instruction, facilities, and resources,” said Matt Shepanek, vice president of credential testing programs at ASE. “Autel successfully met all of these criteria, and we are pleased to recognize them as an ASE‑accredited training provider.”
Autel launched its ADAS calibration training program in 2023 at its U.S. headquarters in Port Washington, N.Y. The program combines classroom instruction with hands‑on training in a dedicated bay, where technicians work with ADAS calibration equipment and real‑world vehicle scenarios. Course content covers ADAS theory, system architecture, sensor types, OEM calibration requirements and workflow best practices, supported by practical exercises that include static and dynamic calibrations.
The training also emphasizes diagnostic strategy and troubleshooting, addressing common issues such as alignment variables, target placement errors, environmental factors and system faults encountered in shop environments. In response to demand, Autel has expanded the program to additional locations, including Detroit, St. Louis, California and Florida.
Autel said it will add a third day to the current two‑day course. The additional day will include a technician certification assessment, with successful participants earning ASE and I‑CAR continuing education credits.
“We are proud to have our ADAS Training Program recognized by ASE,” said Chris Gutierrez, product and training director of ADAS at Autel North America. “This accreditation validates the depth and quality of our curriculum and our hands‑on approach. Our goal is to ensure technicians leave our program well prepared to perform accurate ADAS calibrations with confidence and consistency in real‑world shop environments.”
Autel said the program is aimed at helping technicians build expertise in a fast‑growing and technically demanding area of service. Proper ADAS calibration is critical to vehicle safety, and the company said accredited training can help reduce liability, improve shop efficiency and support consistent repair outcomes.
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