If you're looking to start a career as an auto mechanic, then the Penn Foster Career School Auto Repair Technician Career Diploma program may be right for you. Learn more about this program here.

    What Kind of Program Is It?

    If you're someone who has a passion for cars, Penn Foster's online Automotive Repair Technician Career Diploma can help you prepare to take the next steps toward the career you want. You'll also prepare for professional certification through National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification exams. Students enrolled in the program receive a discount for Snap-on tools.

    What Will You Learn?

    • How to perform basic automotive preventative maintenance and routine service procedures including performing an engine oil change.
    • How to rebuild transmissions, transaxles, differentials, transfer cases, and perform in-vehicle routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and external adjustments.
    • How to rebuild transmissions/transaxles, perform in-vehicle routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and external adjustments.
    • How to diagnose and repair malfunctions in all automotive brake systems.