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Parts & Accessories Management I: Foundation
Parts & Accessories Management I: Foundation is a comprehensive dealership training course designed to help Parts Managers and Fixed Operations leaders improve profitability, optimize inventory management, and strengthen department performance. Participants will learn essential financial, operational, and leadership strategies that drive efficient parts operations and support overall dealership success. Through data-driven analysis, real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and instructor-led discussions, learners gain practical tools to improve inventory control, increase profitability, and enhance team effectiveness. The course provides a strong foundation in parts department management, equipping leaders with actionable strategies they can implement immediately to achieve measurable results and long-term success.
Class Length:2 ½ days
Key Objectives & Competencies:
- Build accountability systems that improve parts department performance.
- Leverage financial analysis tools to identify growth and profitability opportunities.
- Optimize inventory management to improve cash flow and inventory return.
- Reduce obsolescence and lost sales through data-driven inventory strategies.
- Strengthen inventory accuracy through effective physical and perpetual controls.
- Implement pricing and margin management strategies that protect profitability.
- Analyze key parts department metrics to improve operational performance.
- Enhance collaboration between service and parts to drive fixed operations success.
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Parts & Accessories Management I: Foundation
- Cost:
- $1,945 USD | Per Seat
- Requirements:
- None
- Recommended for:
- Parts Managers, Assistant Parts Managers, Service Managers, Fixed Operations Directors, and General Managers
Course Dates & Availability
| July 13 - 15, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Available |
| August 7, 2026 | Virtual Training** | Available |
| August 24 - 26, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Available |
| August 24 - 26, 2026 | Toronto, ON | Available |
| October 12 - 14, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Available |
| November 4, 2026 | Virtual Training** | Available |
| November 16 - 18, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Available |
| December 14 - 16, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Available |
Call the NCM Institute at 866-756-2620 or complete this form for more information or to register.
Single Class: If canceled 15–30 days prior to the session, 25% of the tuition will be forfeited unless rescheduled for another date within 1 year. If canceled fewer than 15 days prior to the session, 50% of tuition will be forfeited unless rescheduled for another date within 1 year. Non-attendance without prior notification or failure to attend the course within 1 year, will result in full forfeiture of funds. Must call by 2:00PM CST the Friday before the class begins.
GMEP: A $3,000 USD nonrefundable deposit is required at time of application with balance due 14 days prior to class start. Below is the refund schedule for the remaining balance, after the non-refundable $3,000 USD deposit is deducted.
- Cancellation on or before Session 1: 100%
- Cancellation on or before Session 2: 65%
- Cancellation on or before Session 3: 30%
- No Refund will be awarded after completion of Session 3