Automotive Technology
Master the art of car repair with hands-on training and expert knowledge. Training for an auto career at Pima is your start to a good working life. Jumpstart your career earning industry recognized certifications for any car dealership, repair shop, or fleet maintenance team.
At Pima, you learn your trade in one of Arizona’s most advanced automotive training centers. This immersive course covers the car mechanic essentials:
- Steering
- Alignment
- Brakes
- Electronic diagnostics
Automotive: Current Offerings
Automotive Technicians
Starts: January, May, September
Duration: Up to 4 months
Time Commitment: 15 – 20 hours per week
Classes:
Automotive Maintenance
Light Line Maintenance
You can earn: NC3 ProDemand Snap-on Certificate
Cost: $1200.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, personal protective equipment (PPE): gloves and
national certification exam
Need to contact a Navigator? Give us a call: (520) 206-5100
Start On Time And Prepared
Want to learn more about PimaFastTrack? Visit our PimaFastTrack Checklist. Take the next steps toward quick credentials.
Located at Pima’s Downtown Campus, this two-story, 50,000-square-foot facility has the cutting-edge technology and training resources to prepare you for a good career in automotive technology.
The center functions like the service department at a car dealership. You’ll see cars on lifts and areas to work on vehicle tune ups. Industry partnerships mean more training for specific brands.
The Automotive Technology and Innovation Center opened in 2021 as the first facility in Pima’s Center of Excellence for Applied Technology.
Launch Your Career Quickly
Need job skills now? PimaFastTrack is the fastest way to get an in-demand job. Learn industry-recognized skills so you can get hired quickly.
Prior Learning Assessment Saves Time & Money
When you finish an industry certification, like one through PimaFastTrack, you’re ready to work and you’re ready to build on what you know. Through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, you can turn noncredit courses and certifications into college credits that count toward a college degree from Pima. Credits vary by program—find out how your knowledge stacks up.
Keep Learning at Pima
Online Career Training & Personal Interest Courses
Pima partners with Ed2Go to offer convenient and affordable ways to learn about hundreds of topics. Try one class to see what you gain. Almost all our Ed2Go participants (96%) register for more noncredit courses after attending their first.
Ed2Go courses are online career and skill development courses with collaboration in online discussion forums. You’ll also find self-paced classes.
These online classes are noncredit and do not transfer as credit for Pima Community College degrees.
Earn Your College Degree
Pima’s credit degrees and certificates prepare you for a rewarding career—whether you’re looking to start a career, want to upgrade your skills in your current career, or are planning to transfer to a university to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Find more at Pima:
Auditing: All the Learning You Crave, Fewer Fees
Consider auditing a class for self-enrichment and academic exploration when you don’t need the college credit. You may audit most credit courses offered by Pima Community College.
Course Refunds
To learn more about Pima’s refund policy, visit our Information & Services page.