Service Writer - Certificate
The Service Writer Certificate is designed for people who are interested in working as a Service Writer in a new or used car dealership, truck dealership or an independent vehicle repair shop.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $2,841, Books: $0, Supplies: $0
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=906021
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Course Descriptions
Explore selling as a career and the success factors in consultative selling. Learn the sales process including product knowledge, approach techniques, needs assessment, presentation, demonstration, objection handling, and closing strategies. Develop critical thinking skills to build customer relationships and pivot effectively when needs shift.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringExamine customer service culture and develop communication and listening skills essential for diverse workplace environments. Learn to handle challenging customers through creative problem-solving and explore how technology impacts service delivery and engagement. Build skills for adapting to evolving customer expectations.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringSafety and the use of basic hand/power tools in accordance with industry standards. Introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform basic under-hood and under-car services. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the Automotive Technology and/or Automotive Service Technician program)
Course Typically Offered: FallThis course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English score greater/equal to 15; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringCreating and editing documents, formatting and customizing documents, collaborating with others and working with reports, using tables, columns, and graphics.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring