Volkswagen

At Volkswagen of America, Inc. we believe that Technicians are the most critical piece of the service core process. Technicians not only ensure sure that customers cars are fixed right the first time, but they also deliver on the brand promise. Exciting technologies that make Volkswagen vehicles fun to drive. Technicians are the heart and soul of the business, and we believe they are critical to making the Volkswagen experience an exceptional one.

ASE and Volkswagen

Volkswagen Technician training is crucial to the Volkswagen Service Core Process and, by requiring ASE certification prior to some training courses, Volkswagen technicians are better prepared to grasp the concepts taught in our Instructor led training. ASE has a history of high standards of measuring the knowledge of technicians that matches Volkswagen’s high standards. This knowledge assists the technician to ensure its FRFT (fixed right the first time) and deliver a service experience which inspires customer obsession.

ASE Certification for Volkswagen Technicians

New for 2025, Volkswagen is recognizing ASE Certifications as equivalencies to some technical training courses offered at our training academies. Volkswagen may be considering integration of student exams as prerequisites to various training programs.


Once becoming a Volkswagen technician you’ll have an exciting career path which will allow you to choose specialties in your areas of interest, thus working your way towards becoming master certified.

Required (+ ANY 1 ILT)

Course Name Code Type
Electrically Instructed Person Series (4 Challenges) 502014 CUP
Welcome to the Volkswagen Brand
691044 WBT
Documentation Best Practices for Repair Orders and Customer Invoices 701144 WBT
Volkswagen Warranty Basics 705144 WBT
Introduction to Volkswagen Airbag & Safety Systems
810103 SSP
Cyber Security Basics 500006 WBT
Guided Fault Finding Basics 752314 WBT


Registered

Course Name Code Type
VW Scan Tools & ODIS Service - 2 days 811102 ILT
Diagnosis & Documentation - 2 days 811602 ILT
Electrical Systems - 3 days 871600 ILT

Choose Any Specialty

Electrical

Course Name Code Type
Volkswagen Electrical Diagnosis - 3 days
870162 CUP
Input/Output Diagnosis - 2 days
870292 WBT
Networking Systems - 2 days
872602
WBT
Heating, Air Conditioning and Climate Control Systems - 3 days
881702 WBT

Engine

Course Name Code Type
Engine Mechanical Diagnosis and Repair - 4 days
821202 ILT
TDI Diesel Engine Series
841224 WBT
Engine Management Systems: Level I - 3 days
841002
ILT
Engine Management Systems: Level II - 3 days
842002 ILT

Transmission

Course Name Code Type
Automatic Transmission - 3 days 851502 ILT
Manual Transmission Operation and Diagnosis - 2 days

851700 ILT


Chassis

Course Name Code Type
Volkswagen Alignment Fundamentals - In-Dealership Assessment – 3 hours
860192E
TST
Introduction to Volkswagen Alignment
860224 WBT
Volkswagen Driver Assistance Systems - 2 days
860292
ILT
Volkswagen Body and Chassis - 4 days
861212 ILT

High Voltage Technician (HVT)

Course Name Code Type
High Voltage Technician (HVT) / ID.4 - 3 days
811212
ILT

Master Technician: Complete ALL 5 Specialties and...

Course Name Code Type
Diagnostic Technician – Hands-on Assessment
800132
TST
Diagnostic Technician – Exam
800232 ILT

Continuous Learning

Course Name Code Type
Q1 2024 Continuous Learning on VW Cup (Tech)
801244
CUP
Q2 2024 Continuous Learning on VW Cup (Tech)
802244 CUP
Q3 2024 Continuous Learning on VW Cup (Tech)
803244
CUP
Q4 2024 Continuous Learning on VW Cup (Tech)
804244 CUP

FAQ

If you have never registered for an ASE test, visit ASE.com and select the Create myASE Account link in the myASE login box. You will then be prompted through several screens to provide information about yourself to set up your account.

Volkswagen and ASE have an agreement to allow ASE Certification status from the ASE website (ASE.com) to transfer into Volkswagen Academy's Certification Resource Center (CRC). To enable the transfer of your ASE credentials to Volkswagen Academy's CRC, you must:

  1. Log in to your myASE account.
  2. Select the Profile tab.
  3. Select the "Release my ASE status to others" checkbox and then select the Submit button.

If you have already created a myASE account, then:

  1. Log in to your myASE account.
  2. Select Company-Assigned ID.
  3. Select the Add Company-Assigned ID button.
  4. Select Volkswagen from the Company drop-down menu and enter your Volkswagen LMS ID and then select Submit.
  5. Select the Profile tab to review your information and check on your release status. Confirm that your information is correct.
  6. Select the "Release my ASE status to others" checkbox and then select the Submit button.
  1. Log in to your myASE account.
  2. Select Store link.
  3. Select the checkbox(s) for the ASE Certification Test(s) for which you wish to register.
  4. After going through several prompts, you can schedule your appointment. If you have multiple tests to schedule, you may also select the "Select All" checkbox.
  5. Then you can Find the Test Center that is most convenient for you and select the Schedule an Appointment link to find available locations.
  6. Once you have scheduled your test appointments, you will be directed to an Appointment Confirmation page where you should see the correct date/time for your ASE Certification test(s). Select either the Print Registration Ticket button to print your registration ticket, or select Continue to complete the registration process.

The results from ASE are imported on a monthly basis, but it can take up to four weeks for the Volkswagen Academy CRC to receive certification results after completion. If you have already provided ASE with your Volkswagen LMS ID through myASE and your records have not transferred, please contact ASE at (703) 669-6600.

For a complete listing of test dates, fees, and test times, click here.

Need Help?

If at any point you have trouble during the registration process for your ASE Certification test(s), email us at contactus@ase.com, or contact ASE Customer Service at 1-800-390-6789 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday-Friday, except holidays. Operators are here to help guide you through the registration process and answer any and all questions you may have.

ASE Contact information

Phone
1-800-390-6789

Email
contactus@ase.com

Mailing
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176