I am beyond proud to introduce the world’s first Professional Qualifications in Automotive Management, purpose-built and uncompromisingly developed for the entire ecosystem of automotive operations, recognising both retail leadership and OEM leadership.

This flagship pathway has been designed to elevate professionals at every stage, from Customer Experience through to the C-Suite. It is a ground-breaking achievement that finally delivers the recognition our industry has long deserved.

For too long, many exceptional professionals in our industry, armed with years of experience and unparalleled practical knowledge have been held back by one thing: the absence of formal, credible qualifications. Their careers have been unfairly stalled, their incredible potential too often overlooked, and it has been my unwavering mission to shatter these barriers and to ensure automotive managers worldwide gain the recognition and respect they have earned.

Regulated by the UK Government’s Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), our Automotive Qualification programmes carry international credibility and recognition, respected by governments and educational institutions worldwide.

Now that mission has become a reality.
These are professional qualifications that prove achievement in the workplace. They form part of a progressive journey where you can build recognition step by step, from Award, to Certificate, to Diploma. And if you wish, the credits you gain can be taken forward into university study to achieve a full degree. Built on the solid foundation of Ofqual-regulated CMI standards, they carry international credibility while remaining 100% focused on the unique demands of automotive leadership.

Every stage of the pathway provides industry-specific recognition at the highest level. Whether you are starting in Customer Experience, managing a department, leading as a Dealer Principal, or shaping strategy in the C-Suite, there is now a professional benchmark that recognises your achievement and your impact.

This has taken years of determination, collaboration with industry leaders across the globe, and millions in intellectual investment. Today, the opportunity is here: to strengthen your business, to redefine the customer experience, and to set new standards of leadership in our industry.

It’s time to step onto the podium, celebrate your achievements, and gain the recognition, the respect and the rewards you truly deserve.