ASE: Behind the GEAR
ASE began certifying transportation professionals in 1972. Over the past 53 years, ASE has worked to provide a testing and certification platform that accurately identifies service professionals' technical capabilities. Throughout this process, ASE has built a community of certified professionals, industry partners, shop owners, and colleagues with a common goal: unparalleled excellence. As technology has evolved, so have ASE's testing and training resources. Today, ASE offers service professionals three ways to obtain and maintain certifications: computer-based testing at one of more than 450 test centers, virtual testing via Pro Proctor, and a mobile-friendly recertification platform called the ASE Renewal Program.
Over the years, ASE has upheld the gold standard for certification in the transportation industry. The test development process remains uncompromised in its pursuit of unbiased, technical competency-based questions. ASE's test development workshops engage hundreds of experienced OEM, dealer, and aftermarket service professionals, industry educators, and psychometricians. These professionals work to maintain ASE standards and develop relevant test questions that reflect actual shop work. ASE-certified service professionals have earned a strong reputation that they continue to uphold daily.
Industry collaboration is essential for mentoring today's and tomorrow's technicians. The ASE Education Foundation bridges the gap between thousands of shops, manufacturers, and vocational schools across the country, helping students understand career opportunities. The Automotive Training Managers Council shares in these efforts by providing research on how transportation professionals learn and prepare for the future. These organizations share a common goal: improving the quality of training and development in the transportation industry.
ASE's commitment to partners and service professionals extends far beyond testing and certification. ASE recognizes the pride and accomplishment associated with earning and maintaining certifications and is committed to educating the public about the value ASE-certified professionals provide. ASE and its media partners have developed a consumer-focused campaign highlighting career opportunities, confidence, trust, and professional pride associated with ASE certifications. Visit ASE.com/production to download TV and web commercials, digital display ads, and graphic assets for the campaign.
On behalf of the entire ASE family, ASE applauds the hundreds of thousands of certified service professionals and their commitment to the industry, professional growth, and the motoring public.