Welcome back to the 2023-2024 academic year! Testing is now open. Please note the next maintenance window will be 2/26/2024 – 3/1/2024. Testing and ordering will be closed between these dates so please plan accordingly. Please scroll down to see pricing information below.
“The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics projects a 7 percent increase in employment for service technicians and mechanics nationwide from 2014 to 2024, a lack of qualified technicians could prevent these jobs from being filled.”
July 10, 2017 by Ethan Millman
The Denver Post
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workforce in candidates seeking a career in the automotive service industry. ASE Entry-Level certification tests are available for the Automobile, Collision Repair/Refinish and M/H Truck segments (series). ASE Entry-level certification is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.

Certification Pathway

ASE Entry-Level Tests

AUTOMOBILE

  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Automobile Service Technology
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Engine Performance
  • Engine Repair
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • Suspension and Steering

COLLISON REPAIR & REFINISH

  • Mechanical and Electrical
  • Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair
  • Painting and Refinishing
  • Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK

  • Brakes
  • Diesel Engines
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Suspension & Steering
  • Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair

Pricing

Non-Accredited Schools/Programs ASE Accredited Schools/Programs
UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE
Seat License (per user) $51.00 $46.00
Site License 30 - user $1,470.00 $1,320.00
50 - user $2,350.00 $2,100.00
100 - user $4,600.00 $4,100.00
200 - user $9,000.00 $8,000.00
ASE is required to collect sales tax on applicable purchases in AK, AR, AL, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Questions? Call 800-362-0544 or send an email to Entry-Level@ASE.com.

ASE developed the Entry-Level Certification program in partnership
with the ASE Education Foundation and SkillsUSA.