BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today's Class, a provider of daily online training and education for the automotive repair industry, has launched its training program in Spanish.
"Our mission at Today's Class is to remove barriers to effective training for auto shop owners, managers, technicians, and service advisors. Offering our content in Spanish is a big part of that," Today's Class President David Boyes said.
"We pride ourselves on listening to our clients and working to deliver what they need. Many shops in the U.S. have technicians who primarily speak Spanish or serve diverse, multilingual communities. With the technician shortage, providing innovative training in Spanish can help auto shops broaden their pool of potential candidates."
Due to the extensive amount of existing content on the platform, the translation effort is being completed in phases. In the first phase, Today's Class said it has translated content relevant to the largest number of customers. Topics include brakes, lubrication service, tire and wheel service, steering and suspension, and safety.
The second phase, planned for 2025, will include translations of electrical systems, engine performance, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and more advanced topics.
At the end of 2024, Today's Class introduced a new topic in English: Fastener Inspection and Installation. In early 2025, the company will launch three additional topics: Engine Operation, Electrical Foundations, and Service Advisor: Starter Systems.
Additional topics in development for release in late spring 2025 include an electrical/electronic diagnostics series, ADAS Static Calibration, Engine Diagnosis, and ADAS for Service Advisors.
As new topics are developed, Today's Class plans to release Spanish-language versions simultaneously to ensure all auto shop team members — from new hires to seasoned master technicians — can benefit, the company said.
