# 2026 Automotive Training Trends Every Professional Shop Owner Needs to Know [RR 1096]

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Podcast: [Remarkable Results Radio Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/remarkable-results-radio-podcast-829239)
Published: 2026-06-16T04:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e1096
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Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode How are automotive technicians learning today, and who is investing in their future? Matt Shepanek, President of the ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC), discusses the findings of the 2026 ATMC Benchmark Survey. The survey offers valuable insight into technician education, training preferences, emerging technologies, and the industry's commitment to continuous learning. The conversation highlights significant differences between dealerships and independent repair shops, reveals what technicians most want to learn, and reinforces why ongoing professional development remains essential in an era of rapidly advancing vehicle technology. What You'll Learn How dealerships continue to lead the way in training investment, paying for technician education 85% of the time, while many independent technicians still share the cost or pay out of pocket. Why Hybrid/EV systems and Electrical/Electronics training top the list of requested subjects as vehicle technology continues to evolve. What the survey reveals about technician learning preferences and why hands-on, instructor-led training remains the gold standard despite the growth of online education. The wide gap in annual training hours, from technicians receiving no structured education to others completing more than 56 hours each year. Why continuous learning has become a business necessity, not an option, for shops hoping to remain competitive and profitable. The 2026 ATMC Benchmark Survey reinforces a simple truth: the future belongs to technicians and shops that embrace lifelong learning. As vehicles become increasingly dependent on advanced electrical systems, software, hybrid technology, and diagnostics, professional development is no longer a…

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