FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Della
Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org
NEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR SEMA BUSINESS
OWNERS, MANAGERS
-- SEMA
Endorses Training Offered by CSU, San Bernardino --
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 13, 2011) - A new certification program, available through the California State University San Bernardino, is available to help business owners and professionals increase their knowledge and proficiency of the automotive aftermarket. Endorsed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the program consists of four unique online courses, all designed specifically for business owners and managers in the automotive aftermarket.
"Our goal is to provide SEMA members and the industry with ongoing training and education," said Tom Myroniak, SEMA VP of Marketing and Member Services. "It's great to see organizations like CSUSB offering our industry relevant programs, and we're happy to endorse the series to our members."
The four aftermarket business courses available through the program are: Principles of Automotive Business Management, the Principles of Aftermarket Marketing, Aftermarket Finance Components, Aftermarket Operations and Logistics Management. Each four-week series component is available at a single low lost and expected to take one to two hours per week, making it both affordable and convenient for working professionals to participate.
"This new program was developed specifically with the SEMA member in mind," said Dick Dixon, Cal State San Bernardino automotive and motorsports management professor and program director. "Business owners and managers, particularly those who are new to the automotive aftermarket or those who simply want to strengthen their knowledge of this unique industry, will find the program to be informative and useful. Student participants will gain new knowledge and skill-sets that will help them better understand their marketplace and the management of their enterprise."
Because the courses are available online, it's easy and convenient for participants to complete the program. Each course is expected to take one to two hours per week, and upon completion of the 16-wek program, participants will receive a CSUSB Automotive Education Certificate of Competency.
"SEMA Education Institute offers a variety of training tools," said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA Education Director."Whether it is a SEMA webinar, on-site seminar or third-party programs such as CSUSB's, our hope is that members will take advantage of the opportunities that are available and continue to strengthen their knowledge-base."
To learn more about the program and how to participate, contact Dixon at ddixon@csusb.edu or 909/447-0812.
About SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty
Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $28.6 billion
specialty automotive industry of 6,461 member-companies. It is the
authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information
for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance,
performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and
recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley
Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit www.sema.org
or www.enjoythedrive.com.