University of the Aftermarket

Learn directly from aftermarket leaders that continue to shape the industry’s future.

Continued investment in employees is the best way to keep them happy – and your company on the cutting edge.

Explore University of the Aftermarket classes today and take the next step toward becoming a stronger leader in the aftermarket industry.

Register now and start building the skills that will move your career forward.

AAP, MAAP, & GAAE Professional Designations

Aftermarket Content Professional (ACP)

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WHY IS UNIVERSITY OF THE AFTERMARKET RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hear From Aftermarket Professionals Like You!

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Learn more from Bill Hanvey

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Heavy Duty 101

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Bill Hanvey: Head of the Auto Care Association.

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Aftermarket Student Project

U of A Cornerstone Programs

Accelerate your aftermarket career path.

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residential learning

On-Campus Classes

The University of the Aftermarket’s home is in the Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies, a state-of-the-art classroom facility on Northwood University’s campus. Hotel and catering facilities are available for students.

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Learn from anywhere

Online Courses

Our Distance Education program offers in-depth, semester-long business skills classes taught by Northwood University faculty.

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partnerships

On-The-Job Education

We collaborate with companies, associations, and groups throughout the motor vehicle aftermarket to create custom industry-specific educational programs.

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Auto Care Academy

More opportunities to earn CEUs and advance your career in the auto care industry can be found on the Auto Care Academy, the Auto Care Association’s convenient, self-paced eLearning platform.

What is AAP, MAAP, ACP, & GAAE?

Ever seen a business card, email signature, or LinkedIn profile with these letters after the name? Ever wonder what they mean? Or, more importantly, how to get them? Look no further…

These aftermarket credentials are the best way to prove to the industry that you have achieved continuing education relevant specifically to the motor vehicle aftermarket.

By attending UofA classes and CEU-accredited events around the industry, professionals can stand out among colleagues and other industry professionals.

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Distance Education

Through a partnership with Northwood University, the University of the Aftermarket offers online university-level classes on a variety of business topics. These classes are the exact same classes offered to Northwood University undergraduate students and are taught by Northwood faculty. It is a convenient way to improve your professional skills while earning CEUs toward your professional designations.

Courses are typically eight weeks long and conducted online. Courses do not meet at a specific time, so participants may log in and participate when it’s convenient. Courses are pass/no pass, and only CEU, non-degree credit is awarded. Students do not take tests, but they are expected to complete all course requirements.

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University of the Aftermarket is a partnership between the Auto Care Association, the Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association, and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, with Northwood University as the exclusive education partner, focused on providing training and continuing education for existing aftermarket professionals.