Automotive Parts Manager Master Course​

The online Automotive Parts Manager Training course is your guide to understanding parts inventory management.

If you're looking for a comprehensive training program to help you become a successful automotive parts manager, look no further than the Automotive Parts Manager Training course. This online course covers all the essential information and skills you need to be an effective leader in the automotive parts industry.

In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know to be a successful automotive parts manager. You'll cover topics such as inventory management, parts pricing levels, merchandising, and customer service. The Automotive Parts Manager Course includes several downloadable spreadsheets and workflow guides, so you'll have all the tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage an automotive parts department.

Enroll today and get started on your road to success!

Online Automotive Parts Manager Course​

Online Automotive Parts Manager Training Course

The Automotive Parts Manager Certification Course explains everything you need to know to start your automotive parts industry career quickly.

The parts management program explains how to have just the right balance of inventory on-hand to fill daily orders and prevent lost sales is an essential technique every manager needs to know. The Automotive Parts Management Course teaches managers how to work smarter by expanding their knowledge of inventory controls and implementing daily corrective measuring techniques.

Parts managers will understand how to sustain healthier parts levels and learn several tricks to reduce obsolescence rates. Understand the best time to phase-in and phase-out parts. Dive deep into the day’s inventory supply rate and parts fill rate, with easy-to-follow instructions on setting up proper criteria in the DMS and more.

Your path to becoming a successful parts manager includes learning how to mentor your staff. A personal road map to improve your counter staff’s soft skills, refine their customer service etiquette, and increase their sales closing rates. Master skills and knowledge used by successful parts and accessories managers to accelerate your career in the automotive industry today.

Parts Management Training Learning Outcome

Upon course completion, students will learn the following parts inventory management skills and practice these new skills at dealerships or auto parts stores.

Who Should Take The Parts Management Training Course?

Who Is The Automotive Training Parts Manager Course For?

This course is for anyone who has one to two years of automotive dealership,  parts department, or fixed operations experience and wants to get into a parts manager’s position but is unsure where to start. The online Automotive Parts Manager Training is designed to help you understand the essentials of parts inventory management so you can stay ahead of the competition.

With this training, you’ll be able to confidently manage your parts inventory and stay ahead of the competition. You’ll learn how to forecast demand, order parts wisely, and keep your shelves stocked with the right items.

With lifetime access, you can take as long as you need and revisit any lessons whenever you want – making sure you always have access to workflow guidance, inventory formulas, and calculations at your fingertips.

Enroll in our online Automotive Parts Manager Training course today!

Looking for more tips on how to manage parts inventory?

Check out our articles for more helpful tips. Read the How To Calculate Inventory Turnover In Automotive Parts Department to understand which turnover calculations you should use. The Value Of Training Automotive Part Managers article discusses the department’s workflow involved in inventory management and which essential KPIs you should review each month.

Next, you need motivated people in your department to improve business performance. Check out the article 7 Tips Every Dealership Manager Must Know To Become Better Leaders to see how your leadership skill fare.

Learn more about parts manager’s skills with this downloadable Parts Manager job description and Parts Consultant job description.

Course Content

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LESSON 1: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANAGER COURSE INTRODUCTION

LESSON 2: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS USED TO PURCHASE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FOR INVENTORY
LESSON 3: EXPLORING EFFECTIVE PARTS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CALCULATIONS, BREAKING DOWN THE INVENTORY REPORT
LESSON 4: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT - EXAMINING INCOME ACCOUNTS AND DEVELOPING A PRICING STRATEGY
LESSON 5: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT – EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
LESSON 6: ANNUAL PARTS DEPARTMENT FORECASTING - 3 WAYS
LESSON 7: EFFECTIVE PARTS DEPARTMENT MARKETING STRATEGIES
LESSON 8: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS
LESSON 9: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
LESSON 10: NURTURING PARTS ADVISOR SOFT SKILLS TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER RETENTION AND GROSS SALES
LESSON 11: EFFECTIVE CONSULTATIVE SELLING TECHNIQUES YOUR PARTS ADVISORS NEED TO START USING TODAY
LESSON 12: TACKLING EVERYDAY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS INDUSTRY CHALLENGES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
LESSON 13: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PHYSICAL INVENTORY WORKFLOW GUIDE
LESSON 14: BONUS WORKFLOW GUIDES - THE PARTS MANAGER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

Course Content

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LESSON 1: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANAGER COURSE INTRODUCTION
LESSON 2: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS USED TO PURCHASE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FOR INVENTORY
LESSON 3: EXPLORING EFFECTIVE PARTS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CALCULATIONS, BREAKING DOWN THE INVENTORY REPORT
LESSON 4: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT - EXAMINING INCOME ACCOUNTS AND DEVELOPING A PRICING STRATEGY
LESSON 5: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT – EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
LESSON 6: ANNUAL PARTS DEPARTMENT FORECASTING - 3 WAYS
LESSON 7: EFFECTIVE PARTS DEPARTMENT MARKETING STRATEGIES
LESSON 8: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS
LESSON 9: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
LESSON 10: NURTURING PARTS ADVISOR SOFT SKILLS TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER RETENTION AND GROSS SALES
LESSON 11: EFFECTIVE CONSULTATIVE SELLING TECHNIQUES YOUR PARTS ADVISORS NEED TO START USING TODAY
LESSON 12: TACKLING EVERYDAY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS INDUSTRY CHALLENGES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
LESSON 13: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PHYSICAL INVENTORY WORKFLOW GUIDE
LESSON 14: BONUS WORKFLOW GUIDES - THE PARTS MANAGER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

About Instructor

Service Drive Automotive Training

Service Drive Automotive Training works with dealers across Canada and the United States as a business consultant and Fixed Operations instructor for over 10 years.

12 Courses

Not Enrolled
CA $995.00

Course Includes

  • 14 Lessons
  • 63 Topics
  • 13 Quizzes
  • Course Certificate

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Tanya Matthews
Posted 3 years ago
Really great course!

My dealership paid for this course because they realized the importance of developing existing employee talent (even experienced staff). Sounds silly, and I was not looking forward to taking a course at my age but the parts manager course taught me lots of new things I didn't know before. The course is very detailed, plenty of examples, and useful spreadsheets. I'm glad to be part of a great team.

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Travis Helms
Posted 3 years ago
Learned lots of new tricks

I've been a parts manager for a couple of years and didn't feel like I truly understood everything. So, I'm glad I took this course, it helped fill in the holes because I was unsure of a few things. I learned lots of new tricks and even referred back to lessons when something goes wrong at the store. I would recommend taking this course.

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Victor Danowski
Posted 3 years ago
Impressive

My dealership purchased this course for me, and I thought I knew it all. I learned so much and was grateful for it. I'd recommend the parts manager course to anyone. This course is worth it for any level of experience.

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Sean Gonzales
Posted 3 years ago
Lots of great tips

I would recommend the parts manager course to anyone. This course was good at showing parts managers many skills you will need to run the parts department efficiently. There were many in-depth examples of pricing strategies, it did a great job explaining inventory levels, and how to work with the service department better.

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Jeremy Grant
Posted 3 years ago
A great course for General Managers

This course has been extremely helpful in understanding the many layers of the parts department. I'm actually a General Manager and found the parts department intimidating. The parts manager course explained lots and was easy to follow. Now, the parts manager is shocked that I know so much about his department.

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