National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certification covering brake hydraulics, friction, ABS, and drum/disc systems.

Who needs it

Most starting techs — brakes are the highest-volume job in any shop.

How to get it

2 years of relevant work experience (school co-op counts), then pass the computer-based exam at a Prometric test center.

Cost

$51 per test + $39 annual registration fee.

Where to start

ASE — Test Series Overview ↗