The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed intentions to develop its overseas business and diversify its service offering in a new three year strategic plan.

At the heart of the strategy is the reintegration of IMI and IMI Awards, which will allow the organisation to develop new and existing services, as well as opening avenues for the IMI to increase operations in the international market. IMI Awards has grown to attain a dominant position in the sector as its leading automotive awarding body. Part of the strategy will see a focus on international markets, where demand for IMI qualifications and recognition is high.

Last month, in a first step towards the new diversification strategy, the IMI announced the acquisition of Automotive Technician Training (ATT), an e-learning company with a presence in over 200 colleges in the UK and contracts in a number of foreign countries.

Speaking about the three year plan IMI CEO Steve Nash commented, “The new look  IMI will apply all of its considerable skills to support the automotive sector with flexible, adaptable solutions, blending qualifications, accreditations, membership, professional registration and quality assured awards to meet the demands of the intensely diverse sector we operate in.”