Complimentary, Virtual Training Offered by the Automotive Training Academy
To assist dealers in this unprecedented time, the Automotive Training Academy is offering complimentary, virtual training for all dealerships.

To assist dealers in this unprecedented time, the Automotive Training Academy is offering complimentary, virtual training for all dealerships.
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AFAS – To assist dealers in this unprecedented time, the Automotive Training Academy (ATA) is offering complimentary, virtual training for all dealerships. On Tuesdays and Thursdays during the month of April, the ATA will host 30-minute training sessions covering various Sales, F&I, and Service related topics.
Each session will feature a different topic presented by an ATA trainer.
Each Tuesday, there will be three (3), open format training sessions with a maximum capacity of 100 participants. Each session will feature a different topic presented by an ATA trainer. On Thursdays, the ATA will host customized training sessions for individuals and small groups of 10 participants or fewer. Registration is required for Thursday sessions so the ATA can best meet the individual needs of each dealership. For more information on the ATA’s Virtual Training, please visit https://www.afasinc.com/training/virtualtraining.
The Automotive Training Academy (ATA), a division of American Financial & Automotive Services, Inc., specializes in preparing dealership professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s retail automotive market. Award-winning Sales, F&I, and Service curriculum combined with hands-on experience ensures that professionals are prepared for any type of transactions and customer. For more information on the ATA, visit www.AFASinc.com or call 800.967.3633.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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