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On-Demand Fundamentals of Estimating
Estimating in today’s competitive and ever changing collision repair business requires acute estimating skills. To obtain and maintain the skills needed to create a profitable and technically correct estimate, the collision estimator must have a solid base of knowledge coupled with continuous learning. This online course is designed to explore six fundamental aspects of the estimating process that builds a solid foundation for entry-level estimators. Considering the rapid changes occurring in collision repair, experienced estimators may also find this course beneficial in updating and refreshing their damage analysis skills..
CLICK to Enroll: On-Demand Fundamentals of Estimating
** Enrolling in this course will require registering for an account in the PPG KNowledge College
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To provide the participant a foundation in collision estimating skills
TOPICS COVERED
- Customer Conversations
- Initial Vehicle Inspection
- Collision Energy
- Estimating System P-Pages
- Estimating Options
- Estimating Refinish Operations
- Repair File Documentation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Entry Level Estimators and Estimator Candidates
COURSE LENGTH
6-8 hours - participants can complete this on-line course all at once or in segments. The course will start where you stopped. You won't need to remember where you were if you need to stop.
Course exam
Each module has a short exam to test the participants knowledge.
CERTIFICATION & TRAINING MATERIALS
Upon successful completion of this course the participant can download a printable certificate. This training course is approved for I-CAR credit through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance®.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any PPG or Nexa Autocolor® customer is eligible to attend any MVP Business Fundamentals course
FOR MORE INFORMATION
MVP Hotline: 1-866-237-8178
MVPmailbox@ppg.com