Professional Development and Accreditations
Accelerating your career
Due to recent technological and environmental advancements, the motor vehicle industry is changing at a faster rate than ever before. But, that doesn’t mean you have to put the brakes on your learning. Peterborough Skills Academy can help you to drive your performance and remain on top of your skills and competencies.
Please see a list of our professional development courses you can enrol on below.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Calibration (AOM 230)
Course Level 2
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician - Full Route
Level - Bodyshop Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one day assessment-only course, accredited by the IMI, is valid for three years.
Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2206) (VRQ)
Course Level 3
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Bonding & Mechanical Fastenings Following Researched Repair Methods (AOM-133)
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) - Full Route
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) - Full Route
Level - Senior Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI
Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) - Reaccreditation
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) - Reaccreditation
Level - Senior Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI
Paint Technician - Full Route
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Paint Senior Technician - Full Route
Level - Senior Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Paint Technician - Reaccreditation
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Paint Senior Technician - Reaccreditation
Level - Senior Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Panel Technician - Full Route
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Panel Senior Technician - Full Route
Level - Senior Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Panel Technician - Reaccreditation
Level - Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Panel Senior Technician - Reaccreditation
Level - Senior Technician
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Resistance Spot Welding (BS1140) & MAG Welding (BS4872)
Course Level 2
Accredited by the IMI
This one-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Vehicle Damage Assessor
Course Level - NA
Accredited by the IMI
This four-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Vehicle Damage Assessor - Reaccreditation
Course Level - NA
Accredited by the IMI
This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.
Categorisation of Vehicle Salvage
Course Level - NA
Accredited by the IAEA
This half-day course is accredited by The Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA).
The Institute of the Motor Industry
These courses are accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry, the UK leading automotive accreditation body.