GS Yuasa Academy, the online battery training platform launched earlier this year has proven to be a success with thousands of users now receiving industry leading battery training through their personal device at times to suit them. Featuring over 20 certified courses tailored to different job roles, the academy is proving to be a hit with technicians, distributors and educational institutes alike.

GS Yuasa Academy is the first system of its type for comprehensive online battery training. Aimed at improving customer service, reducing warranty returns and maximising battery business potential, each course is broken down into easy-to-follow, bite-sized modules with downloadable completion certification. Course topics range from ‘Correct Application & Technology’ to ‘Battery Testing & Warranty Handling’.

Jon Pritchard, General Sales and Marketing Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Sales said, “We are delighted to have so many people now receiving high quality learning online through GS Yuasa Academy. We received a fantastic reaction when we launched the online learning platform, and the response has been consistently positive ever since. An understanding of batteries is essential for anyone who is dealing with batteries in a professional context. Through GS Yuasa Academy’s engaging content, we hope to deliver essential battery training in as an accessible way as possible - fulfilling an industry-wide need for more automotive training and development.”

Designed for both individual learners and organisations, the GS Yuasa Academy courses feature useful support material and a downloadable certificate upon completion.

Ian Newham, Training Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Sales and one of the presenters of the academy, said, “We’ve had tonnes of great feedback from a wide range of users. Workshops, technicians and garages are all getting behind the GS Yuasa Academy. They love the comprehensive training courses and animated video content. The fact that users can simply leave the site and then pick up where they left off is a real bonus for technicians and workshop owners with a busy work schedule.” He added, “We already had an extensive training programme in place, but GS Yuasa Academy offers industry leading training to as many workshops as possible.”

Ian also points out that GS Yuasa Academy will help increase sales, reduce warranty claims, save money, highlight upselling opportunities and ensure batteries leave the shelf in the best possible condition.