National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
NATEF was founded as an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To evaluate technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for NATEF accreditation.

North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT)
North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) is the ONLY international organization devoted to teachers and trainers of automotive technology and its related fields.  NACAT’s mission is to promote, update and improve automotive service education.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
The parent organization for ASE Certifications and NATEF Certifications

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
SAE International is a global body of scientists, engineers, and practitioners that advances self-propelled vehicle and system knowledge in a neutral forum for the benefit of society.