ABOUT US
Craft Masters Academy is a state of the art training institute serving the Los Angeles County. Our mission is to help train and develop subject matter experts and certify our students with different areas of careers within the great Automotive Industry including Automotive Damage Appraisal and Estimating. Our in person courses, provide the learning material and unique curriculum, as well as as laptop computers for each and every individual student for use during the entire course term. Our courses are well prepared so that we are able to provide the tools and knowledge and skills necessary for our students
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The instructor, and the examiner, have a combined experience of 20+ years on the field and operations. Specializing in automotive damage appraisal and operations management within many different avenues of the automotive collision repair arena; certified by most OEM manufacturers, ASE, I-CAR, BASF and Car-O-Liner. Together, Craft Masters Academy has prepared this training and educational resources to increase the knowledge, education, practice and formalities to this industry.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
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Craft Masters Academy is here to help the industry grow and advance by creating and developing future generations of automotive professionals; where our students are "Masters in the Making".
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INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING-
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Orientation to Relations
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Regulations to Abide By
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Damage Analysis
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Estimating & Blueprinting
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Duties & Standards
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Primary Fundamental Skills for an Estimator
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Advanced Courses-
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Tactical Negotiation Skills
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Estimating with PRICE
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Profitable Estimating Tools
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Legal Strength
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BASF Refinish Standards
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Understanding Structural Safety
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Three-Dimensional Measurement Systems
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Advanced Damaged Analysis
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Body Structure & Construction
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Advanced Body Materials
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Adhesion Concepts
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Corrosion Protection
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Special Courses
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One on one Training
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Allied Training with Partners
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Subscriptions
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Mentorship Subscription Plan
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Membership Subscription Plan
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Estimating With Price
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Profitability
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Responsibility
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Integrity
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Controlling Safety
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Efficiency
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Quality