Automotive Technology Career Training Programs

Real World Training for a Hands-On Career in the Automotive Industry

If you love cars and want to turn that passion into a profession, Lincoln Tech’s Automotive Technology training can help you build the skills that every auto technician needs to succeed. The auto tech programs across all our campuses train you with industry-standard tools, modern diagnostic technology, and specialized simulators that offer a safe space to learn and grow.

Under the guidance of experienced instructors with years of experience, you learn to inspect, repair, and maintain everything from engines and transmissions to electrical systems and computerized controls—skills that make you job-ready in a growing industry¹ that keeps America moving.

Why Choose Lincoln Tech for Automotive Training?

At Lincoln Tech, hands-on learning is the engine that powers every class. From your first day in the shop, you work on real vehicles under the guidance of ASE-certified instructors. Our campuses are equipped with the same technology and tools you find in today’s repair centers, giving you the confidence to step directly into the workforce with the skills today’s employer’s demand.

Automotive Technology Training Program Topics

You learn about:

• Engine repair and performance tuning
• Brake and suspension systems
• Electrical and electronic diagnostics
• Transmission and driveline service
• EV and Hybrid powertrain fundamentals
• Computerized engine controls and diagnostics

Industry Partnerships in Automotive Training²

Lincoln Tech partners with top automotive brands and employers to ensure our curriculum reflects the latest advances in technology so you’re ready to meet the demands of the modern shop. We work with manufacturers like Audi, Mazda, and Tesla to bring you vehicle-specific training and knowledge. And we have relationships with automotive dealerships across the country to connect you with potential employers.

Automotive Technology Certificates and Degrees Programs

At Lincoln Tech, you can pursue an automotive technology diploma³, automotive service technology certificate/diploma, or automotive service technology associate degree. Choose the path that best fits where you are now and where you see yourself in the future.

Financial Aid for Auto Tech Training

You may qualify for financial aid for auto mechanic school through federal, state, and private sources and also for a Lincoln Tech scholarship. Contact your local campus for more info on your financial aid options.

Automotive Career Paths You Can Pursue

As a graduates of Lincoln Tech’s Automotive Technology programs, you can pursue entry-level roles such as:

• Automotive Technician or Mechanic
• Service Advisor or Shop Foreman
• Diagnostics Technician
• Brake and Transmission Specialist
• Fleet Maintenance Technician

Many Lincoln Tech graduates go on to work for dealerships, independent repair shops, fleet service companies, and performance tuning centers.

Train for the Evolving Auto Tech Industry

The automotive industry is changing fast—with hybrid and electric vehicles, advanced safety systems, and smart diagnostics reshaping the way cars are built and repaired. Lincoln Tech keeps pace by connecting directly with area employers and manufacturers and introducing updated technology training modules into every program. You graduate ready for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s innovations.

¹ https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm, Retrieved November 11, 2025.

² Partnerships vary by campus.

³Automotive Technology (AT) program is available only at the Queens, NY campus. Automotive Service Technology (AST) is available at the other 12 campuses listed on this page, except Queens.

Automotive Technology Training at a Campus Near You

Find an Automotive Technology program near you and take the first step toward a career that’s built to last. Check out the Lincoln Tech campuses that currently offer training in automotive technology: