Leadership Credentials
Our certification and training keep you and your people at the forefront of the industry, and communicate your leadership to your customers, prospects and partners.
By investing in your team's education and professional development, you'll demonstrate your commitment to excellence and quality to your customers, prospects, and partners. This will earn you the respect and trust of your stakeholders.
Don't hesitate, take advantage of our certification programs and training courses, and position yourself as a true industry leader.
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Certified Automotive Remarketer (CAR)
The Certified Automotive Remarketer (CAR) Certification is a comprehensive and valuable credential that is designed to provide the automotive remarketing industry with experienced, educated, and qualified professionals. With the CAR Certification, professionals have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage all aspects of automotive remarketing.
By completing the CAR curriculum and earning the premier credential in Vehicle Remarketing, individuals can demonstrate their expertise and commitment to the profession. This can lead to increased job opportunities and career advancement
The CAR program is recognized as the industry standard for education and certification in Vehicle Remarketing. Join the thousands of professionals who have already earned their CAR designation and take the first step towards a successful and fulfilling career in Vehicle Remarketing.
The mission of CAR is to enhance and promote the profession of Vehicle Remarketing by providing the premier credential in the industry. Curriculum includes 20 courses in five units:
Unit 1: Remarketing Channels
Unit 2: Pre-Sale Activities
Unit 3: Actual Sale Activities
Unit 4: Post-Sale Activities
Unit 5: Legal, Ethics, and Terminology
Each unit covers a range of topics that are vital to understanding the dynamic world of Vehicle Remarketing. From the basics of how the industry works to the intricacies of post-sale activities, the CAR curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of the field. The ultimate goal is to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in this exciting and ever-evolving industry.
The IARA CAR designation is valid for three and one-half years. After two and one-half years, the twelve month CAR Continuing Education period commences in order to be re-certified. If not completed after three years and six months, the certification lapses.
It is important for IARA CAR certified professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices.
Lifetime CAR Certification
When a Certified Automotive Remarketer has passed the initial test and subsequently passes three re-certification tests, he/she is Lifetime-Certified and will not recertify at any point.
"Completing the CAR certification course has been a highly beneficial experience. Not only did it provide me with insight into my clients' needs, but it also enhanced my understanding of the industry. The remarketing industry can be complex, but the course was definitely an eye-opening experience for me. The skills and knowledge that I gained have been invaluable in my day-to-day work, and I feel more confident in my ability to provide exceptional service to my clients. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their career in this industry."
Vicki Schibi, AutoIMS
Audit & Compliance Training (ACT)
ARA's Audit & Compliance Training (ACT) certification is a comprehensive professional certification program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively audit and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
Compliance is a responsibility shared by all stakeholders in the remarketing community. This course offers two tracks, one for managers and one for employees, with topics such as information security, disaster recovery and ethics.
The wholesale automotive remarketing industry must comply with legal and regulatory requirements imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Consignors, physical auctions, online auction platforms, dealers, and vendors are all subject to these requirements.
1. Introduction
2. Physical and Environmental Security
3. Information Standards and Security
4. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
5. Human Resources and Business Operations.
The employee training focuses primarily on federal laws that regulate certain of commercial customers in the remarketing industry. Financial institutions are highly regulated, and while the services your company provides as a remarketing company may not fall into the lending category, it is imperative that your company provide services in a manner that enables clients to remain compliant.
1. Introduction
2. Regulation of the Remarketing Industry
3. Physical Security
4. Information Systems and Security
5. Ethics
Cultivate compliance excellence within your organization with ARA's Audit & Compliance Training (ACT) certification. Designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to navigate and enforce legal and regulatory requirements in the remarketing industry, our comprehensive program offers tailored tracks for both managers and employees. From information security to disaster recovery and ethics, ACT empowers professionals to uphold integrity and accountability across all facets of their operations.
Northwood University Introductory Training
The IARA Northwood University Online Remarketing Education Program is designed to be an educational tool for entry-level remarketing professionals. After students complete the online remarketing orientation course – offered through a partnership with Northwood University – they receive certificates of completion by the university.
The program covers a variety of topics related to the remarketing industry, including the basics of remarketing, vehicle valuation, auction processes, and more. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the remarketing industry and the skills necessary to succeed in this field.
The IARA Northwood University Online Remarketing Education Program is a great opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the remarketing industry or for those looking to enhance their current skills and knowledge.
For more information about Northwood University visit https://www.northwood.edu/
The program is flexible and can be completed at the student's own pace, allowing individuals to balance their work and personal commitments while advancing their education.
The employee training focuses primarily on federal laws that regulate certain of commercial customers in the remarketing industry. Financial institutions are highly regulated, and while the services your company provides as a remarketing company may not fall into the lending category, it is imperative that your company provide services in a manner that enables clients to remain compliant.
Unit 1
1. Terminology
2. Introduction to Remarketing
3. Transportation
Unit 2
4. Characteristics of a VIN
5. Inspections
6. Transportation
Unit 3
7. Ethics
8. Guidebooks
9. Resale Channels
Unit 4
10. Technology
11. Titling
12. Factors
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