The trusted authority in transmission repair since 1954
Elevate Your Career.
Earn the Title.
The ATRA Certification program is a complete educational curriculum — courses, study guides, and tests, plus all the background knowledge you need to take your place as a leader in the automatic transmission repair industry.
WHY GET CERTIFIED
Four Core Objectives to Help You Excel.
Precision Training
Master the skills to diagnose and repair modern vehicles and pinpoint the root cause of customer issues.
Competence Through Education
Continuously raise your technical bar through structured learning.
Professional Recognition
Earn the prestige and respect that comes with industry-validated achievement.
Public Trust
Demonstrate to your customers that your shop adheres to the highest standards of automotive excellence.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO MASTERY
Modular Certifications for Every Role.
Select the certification that fits your role, use the provided study guides and webinars to prepare, and pass a series of individual courses to earn your title.
CHASSIS TECHNICIAN
5 COURSES • SAFETY, REMOVAL, AND BASIC ELECTRICAL
Today's chassis technicians do much more than just "pull and swap." This path focuses on the vital safety and electrical systems required to handle modern and hybrid vehicles safely.
KEY COURSES
Shop Safety, Hybrid Safety, Fundamentals of Electricity, Starting/Charging, Transmission Removal
REBUILDER
6 COURSES • HYDRAULICS, MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY, AND BENCH TECHNIQUES.
Earning this certification proves you have a "bench-ready" understanding of hydraulic operations, mechanical components, and advanced rebuild techniques.
KEY COURSES
Fundamentals of Electricity, Hydraulics, Advanced Hydraulics, Mechanical, General Diagnosis, Rebuilding the Transmission
DIAGNOSTICIAN TECHNICIAN
9 COURSES • COMPUTER SYSTEMS, DRIVEABILITY, AND ADVANCED ELECTRICAL.
The diagnostician is the backbone of shop profitability. This path ensures you aren't just "throwing parts" at a problem, but truly understand computer systems and driveability.
KEY COURSES
Advanced Electrical, Driveability, Hybrid Safety, Hydraulics, Mechanical, + more
MASTER TECHNICIAN
12 UNITS • COMPLETE MASTERY OF ALL SPECIALTIES + FINAL EXAM.
The Master Certification is the highest honor ATRA bestows. To reach this level, you must pass all 11 individual courses covering every aspect of the industry, followed by the Master Final Test. It is the ultimate mark of a transmission professional.
KEY COURSES
All 11 individual courses, Master Final Test
COURSE CATALOG
Every Course in the Curriculum.
Each course is a comprehensive study guide and final test that measures your ability. By the end, you'll be proficient in every selected discipline.
MEMBERS-ONLY PROGRAM
Become an ATRA Member to Start Your Certification Journey