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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Course Name | Code | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission - 3 days | 851502 | ILT |
| Manual Transmission Operation and Diagnosis - 2 days | 851700 | ILT |
| 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 |
| 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 |
FAQs
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:
- Log in to your myASE account.
- Select the Profile tab.
- Select the "Release my ASE status to others" checkbox and then select the Submit button.
If you have already created a myASE account, then:
- Log in to your myASE account.
- Select Company-Assigned ID.
- Select the Add Company-Assigned ID button.
- Select Volkswagen from the Company drop-down menu and enter your Volkswagen LMS ID and then select Submit.
- Select the Profile tab to review your information and check on your release status. Confirm that your information is correct.
- Select the "Release my ASE status to others" checkbox and then select the Submit button.
- Log in to your myASE
- Select the Store link.
- Select the checkbox(s) for the ASE Certification Test(s) for which you wish to register.
- 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.
- Then you can Find the Test Center that is most convenient for you and select the Schedule an Appointment link to find available locations.
- 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 and fees, visit the registration page.
Need Help?
If at any point you have trouble during the registration process for your ASE Certification test(s), contact us via ASE's Contact Form, or call 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.