The first GS Yuasa Academy graduates are beginning to receive IMI membership and certification as the battery training platform continues to go from strength to strength. As well as having thousands of satisfied users, it is the only battery training platform to receive both IMI and CPD recognition.

This means those who successfully complete all the platform’s individual courses can apply for Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) membership and all the benefits it brings, including a printed certificate, through the platform. Each successfully completed course also counts towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and results in a downloadable certificate.

The battery training platform consists of 21 individual courses, ranging from the basics of battery operation to the correct application of next generation battery types. Courses are tailored to each learner’s job role, ensuring everyone from customer service advisors to workshop technicians can be confident in their battery knowledge. Learners can complete courses as and when suits them, whether that’s in between jobs or during their lunch break.

Over the last 18 months, GS Yuasa Academy has brought significant value to workshops and workshop technicians across the country. Frederick Sterling, Operations Co-ordinator at Battery Service Hub in Leicestershire, recently completed the Academy and said, “It’s been a great way to increase both skills and knowledge. I’ve fine-tuned my understanding of the basics and learnt so much more. I have an increased level of confidence talking to customers that I didn’t have before, plus, being able to add an IMI certificate to our wall is fantastic representation for the company.”

The battery manufacturer welcomed a spike in new learners as lockdown restrictions were enforced.  Ian Newham, Training Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Sales said, “Not only were many workshop technicians now stuck at home but we started to see an increasing rate of battery failure as a direct result of vehicles being off the road.” He added, “The COVID-19 pandemic meant in-person training was no longer a possibility which is exactly where GS Yuasa Academy comes in. Learners can complete courses in their own time, whether this is in between jobs or outside of workshop hours.”
 
All courses are presented by the battery manufacturer’s long-standing Training Manager, Ian Newham and Dee Meir and are supported by the downloadable support materials, allowing learners to compile their own resources to support their role.

John Hall, a self-employed auto electrician based in North Yorkshire commented, “Understanding what causes a battery not to work is incredibly important and that’s where GS Yuasa Academy excels. I’ve found other training is too generic, however the Academy strikes the right balance between technical information and ease of understanding, plus, the ability to revisit things you’ve forgotten is invaluable.”

To find out more, or to start learning today, visit www.academy.gs-yuasa.eu