Career Details

General Motors Parts Consultant

Description

The Parts Specialist Series includes six tests: Automobile Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Dealership Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Brake Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Suspension and Steering Parts Specialist, and General Motors Parts Consultant. Each test includes questions on communication and sales skills, vehicle systems knowledge, vehicle identification, cataloguing skills, and inventory management. Successfully passing Test P4 will certify you as a General Motors Parts Consultant. This exam is offered in paper/pencil and computer-based formats.

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Air Filtration Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Medium/Heavy Truck Dealership Parts Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist P2

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence

Type

C - Specialty

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