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Web-Based University of the Aftermarket 'On-Demand' Feature Goes Live with 7 New Courses on Product Data Standards

Published on 10/7/2009 9:14:55 AM

Web-Based University of the Aftermarket 'On-Demand' Feature
Goes Live with 7 New Courses on Product Data Standards

Delivered Via Advanced Streaming Video Technology, Convenient
Short-Format Courses Explore Industry's ACES and PIES Standards

Midland, MI – The University of the Aftermarket "On-Demand," a highly convenient and affordable new industry training initiative utilizing advanced streaming video technology, is now live with an initial series of seven short-format courses covering aftermarket data standards. University of the Aftermarket "On-Demand" programs are offered on a 24/7 basis at www.universityoftheaftermarket.com.

Courses now available are: "Building Blocks and Basics" (ACES 101) and "Electronic Standards Executive Briefing" (TECH 101), presented by Scott Luckett, vice president, technology standards and solutions, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association; "A Case for ACES" (ACES 102), presented by Todd Campau, MAHLE Clevite Inc.; "Getting Started, Level I" (ACES 201) and "Level II" (ACES 202), presented by Doug Winsby, The Winsby Group; and "Why Data Matters" (PIES 101) and "Getting Started" (PIES 102), led by Ryan Vernon of Direct Communications Inc.

Each program is between 25 and 40 minutes in length and accredited for 0.1 continuing education units (CEU), which can be applied toward the participant's Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certificate. "Electronic Standards Executive Briefing" is available free of charge, while the price for each of the other courses is $49.95, which can be paid online by secure credit card transaction.

"Our 'On-Demand' feature eliminates the three leading barriers to participation in University of the Aftermarket programming – distance, time and cost," said Brian Cruickshank, AAP, director of the University of the Aftermarket. "Our course offering will expand dramatically in the coming months with timely, relevant topics covered by many of the most talented professionals in the industry."

University of the Aftermarket "On-Demand" programming is offered in a variety of educational tracks, including Financial Management, Distribution Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Brand Management, and Organizational Leadership.

For detailed course descriptions and to establish a University of the Aftermarket "On-Demand" account, please visit www.universityoftheaftermarket.com.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE AFTERMARKET

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.

ABOUT NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY

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.

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