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Gear Group Holdings, LLC Announces Acquisition of Today’s Class

Gear Group Holdings, LLC today announced the acquisition of Today’s Class, an industry-leading provider of adaptive, interactive training solutions built...

Ratchet+Wrench Podcast: Today’s Class Trains Techs Using an App

David Boyes joins Ratchet+Wrench editor, Chris Jones, to talk about our company’s app, Today's Class. To listen to the full...

A Classroom in Your Pocket [Ratchet+Wrench Feature]

If the popularity of language-learning apps indicates future success for mobile learning on the go, Today’s Class may be on...

TIA Partners with Today’s Class on New Training App

This mobile training platform uses AI to identify and eliminate knowledge gaps by delivering TIA-approved training in 5-minute daily sessions

How Training Enhances Interpersonal Skills in the Auto Industry

Discover how interpersonal skills training is revolutionizing the auto industry, enhancing team dynamics and customer satisfaction.

Today’s Class and AMRA/MAP Collaborate

Discover how Today’s Class and AMRA/MAP are collaborating to bring uniform inspection and communication standards to automotive shop owners, service...

Leverage Smart Phones to Maximize Technician Learning Potential

David Boyles and Paul Pate chat with Carm Capriotto of Remarkable Results Radio to discuss how to leverage smart phones...

Why We Use Gamification in Our Training Programs

Discover how gamification in training transforms learning into an engaging, effective, and rewarding experience for your team.

Firing vs Training Auto Technicians: When to Cut Ties and When to Invest

Learn when firing auto technicians or training auto technicians is the better choice to build a stronger, more efficient shop.

Lead the Way: How Shop Owner Training Sets the Standard

Discover how shop owner training strengthens leadership, improves operations, and drives long-term success in a constantly evolving industry.

How to Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis

Learn how a skills gap analysis can help identify and address your team's weaknesses, boosting efficiency and performance in your...

Recruiting Gen Z Into the Automotive Technician Field

Getting younger technicians into your shop is a must. Find out how you can start recruiting gen z effectively.

Key Elements of an Effective Service Writer Training Program

Discover the key elements of effective service writer training to improve workflow, enhance customer satisfaction, and keep your auto shop...

Blending Curiosity into an Auto Shop Culture

Discover how to foster curiosity and continuous automotive learning to strengthen your auto shop culture and boost team success.

Auto Repair Shop Employee Recognition Ideas

Discover how employee recognition can boost retention, morale, and team culture while driving success in your workplace.

Top Reasons You Should Cross-Train Your Technicians

Learn how to cross train technicians to build a versatile, collaborative team that improves efficiency, boosts retention, and enhances profitability.

Tips for Automotive Technician Onboarding

Learn how a structured technician onboarding process can boost productivity, retention, and team morale in your auto repair shop.

How to Give Constructive Feedback that Drives Results: Insights for Auto Shop Managers

Learn how automotive shop owners can use constructive feedback to improve team performance, boost morale, and foster continuous growth in...

What You Should Know About Adult Learning

This blog has everything you need to know about adult learning, including how training with an adult learning focus can...

How Daily Training Can Boost Your Shop in Just Minutes a Day

From better knowledge retention to increased productivity, daily training can have a big impact on your shop and your team.

Preparing Your Team for a Changing Industry

The automotive industry is rapidly changing, so find out how you can prepare your team for what comes next.

Fighting the Forgetting Curve

Without reinforcement, we lose a lot of information in a short period of time due to the forgetting curve. Let's...

Tackle Your Tech Shortage: Developing Bench Strength Daily

Let's dive into the ways daily training can help mitigate the effects of the technician shortage.

5 Reasons to Measure Team Training ROI

Measuring your team training ROI can increase the effectiveness of training initiatives, make educated decisions, and more.

8 Ways Auto Repair Shops Can Increase Customer Satisfaction

Your customers are the heart of your business, so let's discuss some ways your shop can increase customer satisfaction.

5 Tips for Retaining Training Material: A Guide for Technicians

Discover how to foster lasting knowledge retention, from harnessing forced recall techniques to embracing ongoing training and digital tools.

The Benefits of Online Training for Automotive Technicians

In the era of online training, your technicians can access a variety of benefits to develop their skill sets and...

5 KPIs for Assessing Automotive Technician Performance

Explore the pivotal role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in assessing automotive technician performance.

The Benefits of Regular Employee Assessments in Auto Repair Shops

Explore the impact of employee assessments in auto body shops. From improving performance to enhancing teamwork, discover the keys to...

Causes of Low Automotive Technician Productivity

Low technician productivity can affect your shop, let's look at some of the potential causes.

Top 8 Skills Automotive Technicians Need for Success

Explore the automotive skills needed to excel in the industry, from technical expertise to continuous learning and teamwork.

Training vs. Hands-On Experience: Striking a Balance for Optimal Performance in Auto Shops

Finding a balance between training and hands-on experience is crucial for your team's growth and your shop's success.

Tips for Recruiting During an Automotive Technician Shortage

Discover new effective strategies to recruit top talent during the automotive technician shortage.

How to Use Data to Improve Technician Training Programs

Discover how data-driven training by Today's Class can elevate your automotive team's skills, ensuring your shop leads the industry.

Service Manager Tips for Improving a New Auto Technician’s Skills

Discover essential tips for service managers on enhancing auto technician skills from beginner to expert, fostering team growth, and driving...

Revolutionizing Automotive Training: Harnessing Data for Success

Discover how data-driven training in the automotive industry can enhance team skills, boost productivity, and ensure your technicians are prepared.

The Role of AI in Automotive Technician Training

Explore how AI-driven training is transforming automotive industry education for enhanced team performance.

Tips for Customizing Training Plans for Your Team

Discover tips for customizing training plans so you can boost your team's knowledge and engagement while meeting each member's unique...

Signs Your Auto Technicians Are Burnt Out

Discover key signs of technician burnout and practical strategies to combat it, ensuring your team stays motivated and stronger than...

3 Ways Your Auto Shop Can Go Digital: Enhancing Training with Today’s Class

Discover three innovative ways to enhance your auto shop's training with Today's Class, including online training, gamification, and data analytics.

Why Consistency is So Important in Automotive Training Programs

Discover the importance of consistent automotive training for enhancing technician skills, improving service quality, and boosting customer satisfaction.

Revolutionizing Automotive Training: A Case Study on Today’s Class

Discover how Bill Nalu transformed his team’s training using Today's Class.

Using Automotive Training Software for Annual Reviews

See how automotive training software can transform your shop's annual reviews by providing insights, setting goals, and enhancing employee engagement.

How to Measure the Effectiveness of AI-Based Automotive Training

Discover how AI and machine learning in the automotive industry can enhance training effectiveness.

How to Create Customized Training for Different Levels and Roles

Discover how customized training and dynamic training can enhance your team's skills and improve overall shop performance.

Accelerated Training vs. Gradual Training

Discover the benefits of accelerated training vs. gradual training to find the best fit for your shop’s needs and help...

Improving First-Time Fix Rate Through Training

Discover how to improve first time fix rate with training strategies that boost technician performance and reduce repeat repairs.

How to Use Training to Create Standard Operating Procedures

Learn how to use training to create and reinforce standard operating procedures in your auto shop, improve consistency, and boost...

Pros and Cons of Sending Technicians Back to Automotive Training School

Explore the pros and cons of sending technicians back to automotive training school and discover flexible alternatives that might better...

Maximizing Technician Performance: The Strength-Based vs. Skill Gap Training Debate

Not sure if skill gap training or strength-based development is right for your shop? See how to balance both strategies...

Group Training vs. Individual Training: Finding What Works for Your Automotive Team

Explore the benefits of group training vs individual training to find the best way to learn for your automotive team.

8 Tips to Increase Participation Rates For Automotive Team Training

Discover practical strategies to increase participation rates in your automotive team training and keep your staff engaged and growing.

One-Size-Fits-All vs. Personalized Training in Auto Education

Discover how blending traditional and personalized training methods, enhanced with AI technology, can elevate your automotive shop's team.

Top 7 Disadvantages of Traditional Automotive Training Programs

Discover the key disadvantages of traditional training and how modern approaches can better support your team's growth and success.

Create a Career Development Plan for Your Auto Shop Employees

Boost retention and performance in your auto shop with a structured career development plan that supports technician and service advisor...

ASE Exam Success Starts Here: Study with Today’s Class

Discover how Today’s Class supports ASE certification training with tools to help technicians prepare confidently for the ASE exam.

Why Instructor-Led Training Falls Short in the Bay

Learn why instructor-led training often falls short in automotive shops and explore dynamic alternatives that provide lasting performance improvements.

Build an Auto Shop Culture That Technicians Expect

Create a strong auto shop culture that prioritizes your technicians needs to improve morale and retention.

Aligning Your Shop’s Technician Training Goals to Business Objectives

Learn how to align technician training goals with your shop’s business objectives to improve performance and boost efficiency.

Training Strategies for the Aging Technician Workforce

Technician workforce planning helps your shop avoid disruptions by upskilling your team before veteran technicians retire.

Why Safety Training for Auto Repair Shop Compliance Is a Must

Stay ahead of auto repair shop compliance with consistent, effective training that helps your team meet safety and regulatory standards.

The Hidden Costs of Vendor-Supplied Training Programs

Discover the hidden costs of training programs that rely solely on vendor training and learn what your team needs to...

How MSOs and Fleet Training Programs Can Standardize Across 50+ Locations

Discover how a standardized MSO or fleet training program can improve consistency, performance, and scalability across all your locations.

Flexible Learning for Auto Techs: The Rise of At-Home Automotive Training

Learn why at-home automotive training is on the rise and how flexible learning helps shops build stronger teams without disrupting...

The Future of Automotive Training: How Technology is Changing the Game

Embrace the future of automotive training and discover how technology is revolutionizing automotive training and shaping the future of the...

Learning From Mistakes In The Shop: How Missteps Become Training Opportunities

See how learning from mistakes in the shop can improve automotive technician development.

How To Increase Your Shop’s Performance

Discover how investing in your team's training and creating a culture of learning can boost your shop's overall performance.

Motivating Your Team: Auto Repair Challenge and Prize Ideas to Encourage Your Techs to Train

Discover practical challenge and prize ideas to motivate your auto repair team, increase daily training consistency, and keep technicians engaged.

The Ultimate Guide For Building a Stronger Team

Learn how to build a stronger team for your auto repair shop today so you can grow your business tomorrow.

Training Strategies That Improve Communication Between Techs and Service Advisors

Learn training strategies that improve communication between technicians and service advisors to reduce confusion and keep your shop running smoothly.

Questions to Ask Candidates When Hiring for Automotive Technicians

Discover key interview questions for hiring technicians. From assessing qualifications to teamwork and communication, find your shop's perfect fit.

Creating Accountability Without Micromanagement Through Training

Learn how training systems can help auto repair shops build accountability, reduce micromanagement, and create more consistent day-to-day follow-through.

Keys to Retaining Your Best Technicians

When you have top talent on your team, it's important to keep them around. Check out these keys to retaining...

The True Cost of an Undertrained Technician (And How to Fix It)

Learn how an undertrained technician can affect productivity, repair quality, retention, and shop performance, plus how better training can help...

When Training Breaks Down: 5 Signs Your Program Needs a Reset

Learn the signs your training program needs a reset and how a more focused approach can help your shop improve...

Blending Vendor-Supplied Training with Third Party Training

Learn the difference between vendor-supplied training and third-party automotive training and how to build a training mix that makes sense...

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