Division of Business and Information Technology (BIT) Nissan Technician Training Academy
Nissan Technician Training Academy
NISSAN Technician Training Academy (NTTA) prepares you for a career as a factory-trained technician at NISSAN or INFINITI dealerships nationwide. You’ll gain hands-on automotive diagnosis and repair experience, qualifying you to step into one of the estimated additional 6,000 technician jobs NISSAN and INFINITI dealerships expect to offer over the next 5 years.
NTTA Program benefits include:
- Factory-Specific Training
- NISSAN & ASE Certification
- Apprenticeship Opportunities
Factory-Specific Training
You’ll have access to NISSAN Virtual Academy online training courses, NISSAN and INFINITI Service Operations manuals (ASIST) and vehicle diagnostic data (CONSULT III Plus), helping you learn how to diagnose and repair NISSAN and/or INFINITI vehicles.
Apprenticeship Program
In addition to training on NISSAN and/or INFINITI vehicles in classrooms, NTTA students are highly encouraged to participate in the apprenticeship program (subject to dealership availability), which offers hands-on dealership experience plus the opportunity to earn money while they learn.
Work at NISSAN or INFINITI Dealerships
Through a partnership with one of 17 community colleges and vocational schools from coast to coast, you’ll work on NISSAN and/or INFINITI vehicles, giving you hands-on experience and preparing you for a career in a NISSAN or INFINITI dealership.
The Credentials You’ll Earn
By participating in NTTA, you can earn either a two year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate in Automotive Technology. Students will be eligible to receive certification in the following:
Automatic Transmissions
Basic Electrical Concepts
Chassis
Engine Mechanical
Heating, Ventilations & Air Conditioning
Manual Transmissions
NTTA graduates who complete and pass all 6 certifications have the potential to become a Specialist Technician at a NISSAN or INFINITI dealership.
Career Outlook
Due to vehicle sales growth, NISSAN and INFINITI dealerships estimate a need for up to 6,000 additional technicians over the next 5 years. Candidates who have completed post-secondary training programs such as NTTA and/or achieved Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification should enjoy the best job prospects.