Would you like your Service Manager to earn their Service Management Credentials FOR FREE?

BO ABYC MRAA

May 15, 2023

Boating Ontario informs us that the MRAA and ABYC have worked to create a certification test for Marine Service Management. Right now, they are looking for Service Managers to pilot the test FOR FREE!!!

If they pass they will earn their Service Management certificate – a great accomplishment for the dealership and the participant.

There are ONLY 50 exam slots available on a first come, first served basis.

When the program moves out of this pilot stage, it will cost $1,500 so time is of the essence!

Service Management Credential

Your Issues Can’t Wait:

» The struggle to recruit & hire technicians and service advisors

» The difficulty of navigating unrealistic customer expectations

» The barriers to service employee satisfaction & team collaboration

We’re working to develop solutions now, and we need your help.
MRAA is offering you a unique opportunity to participate in a pilot exam for the new Service Management Credential Program being developed by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC).

Sign up here to donate your time and take our Service Management Pilot Exam within the next week.

ONLY 50 exam slots open, first come, first served.

“This opportunity to test your expertise and earn your Service Management Credential for free truly can’t be beat. You’ll gain valuable insight into your strengths and areas for improvement, while helping the industry create stronger careers paths for marine service personnel.”

– Valerie Ziebron, President, VRZ Consulting

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