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Collision Repair

Classes in-person or on-demand

Choose hands-on, in-person training or flexible online modules. Learn key skills in body repair and paint.

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In-person

Get hands-on instruction from 3M instructors at the 3M Skills Development Center. This shop-like teaching helps reinforce and demonstrate key concepts. Some course include occasional classroom theory and discussion.
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On-demand

Choose from over 20 SOP-focused modules and six multi-module learning tracks. Find virtual courses on body repair and paint prep and refinishing.

Meet our trainers

Our lead trainers for our Body Repair, Paint Prep and Refinish, and Digital courses.

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Shawn Collins

Meet Shawn Collins, a 40+ year industry expert and Body Repair Trainer.
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Ryan Marrinan

Meet Ryan Marrinan who brings 25+ years of body shop experience. He is a Body Repair Trainer.
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Jason Garfoot

Meet Jason Garfoot, with 20+ years of industry experience. He is our lead Paint Prep & Refinish Trainer.
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John Ascheman

Meet John Ascheman, who brings 20+ years of industry experience. He is a Paint Prep & Refinish Trainer.

Course Accreditations

Our Mission: 3M Collision Repair Academy is committed to implementing high-quality training programs using a standardized format with certification and credit, providing quality learning experience for students, technicians and those closely associated with the automotive repair industry, and improving their understanding, skills and abilities in automotive repair.

ASE accredited training provider

By being an ASE accredited training provider, 3M Collision Repair Academy meets the high standards set by ASE for automotive training. Our courses are comprehensive and up-to-date with industry standards.


Earn I-CAR credits

On select 3M Collision Repair Academy courses, you can earn I-CAR credit hour(s) or Knowledge Area recognition through I-CAR Industry Training Alliance® program.

 
3M Collision Repair Academy is an approved I-CAR Industry Training Alliance® program training provider.  

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Course NameSortDelivery TypeSortDuration / Date & TimeSortLocationSortPrice
Anti-Chip and Rocker Coatings - UnpaidOn Demand30 Minutes--Free
Backside Reinforcement for Plastic Repairs - UnpaidOn Demand30 Minutes--Free
Body Filler Repairs - UnpaidOn Demand30 Minutes--Free
Collision Repair Materials: Abrasives - UnpaidOn Demand30 Minutes--Free
Door Skin Replacement - UnpaidOn DemandA. 30 Mins B. 30 mins--Free
Dust Extraction: Don’t Get Left in the Dust - UnpaidOn Demand30 Minutes--Free
Feather, Prime and Block - FreeOn Demand30 Mins--Free
General Masking - FreeOn Demand30 Mins--Free
Glaze Only Repair - FreeOn Demand--Free
Internal Cavity Wax - FreeOn Demand--Free
NESHAP 40 CFR- Part 63 Subpart 6H Review - FreeOn Demand45 Mins--Free
New Panel Preparation - FreeOn Demand30mins--Free
Paint Finishing & Detail - FreeOn Demand45 mins--Free
Plastic Repair Overview - FreeOn Demand--Free
Plastic Tab Repair and Reconstruction - FreeOn Demand30 mins--Free
Repair and Blend Panel Preparation - FreeOn Demand30 Mins--Free
Repair of Cosmetic Plastic Surfaces - FreeOn Demand30 Mins--Free
Restoring Undercoatings - FreeOn Demand15mins--Free
Rivet Bonding - FreeOn Demand45 mins--Free
Seam Sealer Applications - FreeOn Demand60 mins--Free
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