Training The Automotive Training Expo has some of the best trainers in the automotive industry lined up for 2008. From mechanical and collision technical classes to business management and sales classes, ATE has it covered! See below for the 2008 Class Calendar and 2008 Pricing. 2008 Class Calendar Friday, March 28 | Saturday, March 29 | Sunday, March 30 Please note that this calendar may be subject to change. Be sure to check back regularly for updates. For a description of the class, click on its title. MGT = Management | MT = Mechanical Technical | CT = Collision Technical | CMGT = Collision Management FRIDAY, MARCH 28 MGT Service Advisor Skills Robert "Bob" O'Connor 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MGT Marketing, It's More Than Just Advertising Kelly Bennett, AAM – Sponsored by WorldPac 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CMGT Managing by Process, NOT by Luck Mike Anderson – Sponsored by DuPont 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MT DSL-200 GM Duramax Diagnosis, Part I and II Jerry Baarson – Sponsored by Carquest CTI 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MT Hybrid Case Studies...8 Years Out Craig Van Batenburg 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MT Diesel Maintenance & Repair Issues for Light Duty Trucks Howard Mackert – Sponsored by Wagonmaster (WA Inc) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MGT The Competition for Customer Loyalty Bill Haas, AAM 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MT Servicing & Understanding the European Vehicle I Dominic Felix 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MGT CMGT Lip Service – First Class Telephone Skills for Automotive Repair and Collision Business Margie Seyfer, AAM 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm MT Technical Mode 6 Phil Fournier 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm SATURDAY, MARCH 29 MT Commercial Tire Service Certification Richard Nordness – Sponsored by Northwest Tire Dealers Association 8:00 am - 5:30 pm MGT Effective Selling Without Sacrificing Customer Service Kelly Bennett, AAM – Sponsored by WorldPac 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MGT Super Service Advisor Randy "Mac" McCleskey – Sponsored by Wagonmaster (WA Inc) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CMGT Real World Estimating...Pros and Cons Bruce Burrow 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MT Ford 6.0L D.I.T. Diesel Powerstroke Diagnostic Mike Cleary 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MGT The E.C.S. (X) Factor - Part 1 Steve Beck 8:30 am - 11:30 am MGT Maximizing Your Training Investment: Making It Payoff Gary Gunn – Sponsored by Wagonmaster (WA Inc) 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT Servicing & Understanding the European Vehicle II Dominic Felix 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT Technical Mode 6 Phil Fournier 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT Understanding Digital Storage Oscilloscopes Tom Roberts 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT ABS and Traction Control Tom Smith – Sponsored by NAPA 8:30 am - 11:30 am CT I-CAR - Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair (SPS07) Larry Hults 8:00 am - 12:00 pm MGT The E.C.S. (X) Factor - Part 2 Steve Beck 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm MT DSL-200 GM Duramax Diagnosis Jerry Baarson – Sponsored by Carquest CTI 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm MT Hybrid Components and Scan Data Jack Rosebro 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm MT Current Ramping - Real World Case Studies Carl Grotti 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm MT Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Tom Smith – Sponsored by NAPA 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm MT Drivability Analysis from the Front Seat Albin Moore 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT I-CAR - Steel Full-Frame Technologies and Repair (SPS08) Larry Hults 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, MARCH 30 MGT Garage Operator - Beyond the Basics Chip Keen 8:30 am - 11:30 am MGT How to Coach and Be Coachable Beau Hamilton 8:30 am - 11:30 am MGT Advisor Tools Needed for Success Dave Schedin 8:30 am - 11:30 am MGT Complete Marketing 101 thru 401 Cecil Bullard – Sponsored by ATI 8:30 am - 11:30 am MGT New Diagnostic & Shop Flow Gregory Masters – Sponsored by Snap-On 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT EVAP System Testing Phil Snow – Sponsored by Snap-On 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT OBD-205 Controller Area Network Diagnosis Jerry Baarson – Sponsored by Carquest CTI 8:30 am - 11:30 am MT Anti-Theft / Key Programming Instructor TBD – Sponsored by NAPA 8:30 am - 11:30 am CT I-CAR - Electric and Electric Hybrid Vehicles (ALT01) Larry Hults 8:30 am - 12:30 pm back to top 2008 Pricing All-Inclusive Expo Training Package This special package includes all of the following: $395.00 • Choice of any classes offered – Friday, Saturday and Sunday • Access to Expo, Friday and Saturday • Lunch, Friday and Saturday • Breakfast, Saturday and Sunday • Dinner, Saturday • Saturday Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Steve Beck • Saturday Lunch Keynote Speaker: Bill Haas, AAM • Sunday Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Kelly Bennett, AAM Individual Management Training Package Includes: One Full-Day Class and same day Expo Access $195.00 Individual Mechanical / Collision Training Package Includes: One Half-Day Class and same day Expo Access $150.00 Expo Only Includes: One day pass to Expo (Exhibition Hall only) $15.00 Space in Classes is Limited and Going Fast! Register now! back to top