No matter where, no matter when: With the GS YUASA Academy training platform, technicians and workshop employees stay up to date.
Survey in workshops shows: 62% of employees do not know the difference between charging and health status of batteries.
GS YUASA Academy, the revolutionary online battery training platform that has recently added Italian, Spanish, German and Swedish in addition to English, has proven to be a success with thousands of learners receiving industry leading battery training. Featuring over 20 certified courses tailored to different job roles, GS YUASA Academy is a hit with technicians, distributors and educational institutes alike. It is designed to help businesses revolutionise their battery offering by improving customer service, reducing warranty returns and maximising battery business revenue potential.
“Results of a recent survey of workshop technicians highlighted a real need for comprehensive training. Worryingly, 62% of participants asked did not know what battery state of charge and state of health were, and 52% were unaware of the reasons battery failure is more common in the winter. These results highlighted some concerning knowledge gaps, replicating what we often see at our workshop training events”, said Raphael Eckert, General Manager Sales & Marketing Components at GSY YUASA Battery Germany GmbH. “An understanding of batteries is essential for anyone who is dealing with batteries in a professional context, be that fitting or selling. Through GS YUASA Academy’s engaging content, we aim to deliver essential battery training in as an accessible way as possible – fulfilling an industry-wide need for more automotive training and development.”
In addition to courses in a dynamic, video-based format, GS YUASA Academy provides various multiple-choice tests along the way. Individuals can both reflect on learning and check their understanding as they progress. This type of assessment, along with the ability to unlock special team leader features, means the GS YUASA Academy is particularly useful for large distributors, motor factors and colleges. GS YUASA Academy allows organisations to easily manage and monitor the learning of users through additional business functionality, including a bulk team upload, progress dashboards, downloadable reports and specific learning paths.
GS YUASA Academy has also become the first battery-training platform to provide training accredited by the leading independent CPD accreditation institution. CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation was received following a comprehensive assessment of the site to ensure it meets the institution’s standards and benchmarks. This sees GS YUASA become the first to offer CPD accredited battery training. Users of the online training platform can claim CPD points and prove to employers and professional bodies that they have kept their skills and knowledge up to date with industry standards.
Ian Newham, Training Manager at GS YUASA Battery Sales UK Ltd, said: “We’ve worked hard to create the first comprehensive battery training platform so are understandably proud that it’s now become the first to receive CPD accreditation. We are pleased to have been recognised by an external training assessor with such high standards. We’ve seen incredible engagement since the launch of GS YUASA Academy – workshops, technicians, distributors and individuals have all rallied behind it. We know they love the broad range of content and the dynamic way in which it’s delivered. The fact that users can simply leave the site and then pick up where they left off is a real bonus for technicians and workshop owners with a busy work schedule too.”
As a market leader for automotive, industrial and motorcycle batteries, GS YUASA is proud to have introduced the original and only complete battery training solution to the market. GS YUASA Academy will help increase sales, reduce warranty claims, save money, highlight upselling opportunities and ensure batteries leave the shelf in the best possible condition.
In addition to courses in a dynamic, video-based format, GS YUASA Academy provides various multiple-choice tests along the way. Individuals can both reflect on learning and check their understanding as they progress. This type of assessment, along with the ability to unlock special team leader features, means the GS YUASA Academy is particularly useful for large distributors, motor factors and colleges. GS YUASA Academy allows organisations to easily manage and monitor the learning of users through additional business functionality, including a bulk team upload, progress dashboards, downloadable reports and specific learning paths.
GS YUASA Academy has also become the first battery-training platform to provide training accredited by the leading independent CPD accreditation institution. CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation was received following a comprehensive assessment of the site to ensure it meets the institution’s standards and benchmarks. This sees GS YUASA become the first to offer CPD accredited battery training. Users of the online training platform can claim CPD points and prove to employers and professional bodies that they have kept their skills and knowledge up to date with industry standards.
Ian Newham, Training Manager at GS YUASA Battery Sales UK Ltd, said: “We’ve worked hard to create the first comprehensive battery training platform so are understandably proud that it’s now become the first to receive CPD accreditation. We are pleased to have been recognised by an external training assessor with such high standards. We’ve seen incredible engagement since the launch of GS YUASA Academy – workshops, technicians, distributors and individuals have all rallied behind it. We know they love the broad range of content and the dynamic way in which it’s delivered. The fact that users can simply leave the site and then pick up where they left off is a real bonus for technicians and workshop owners with a busy work schedule too.”
As a market leader for automotive, industrial and motorcycle batteries, GS YUASA is proud to have introduced the original and only complete battery training solution to the market. GS YUASA Academy will help increase sales, reduce warranty claims, save money, highlight upselling opportunities and ensure batteries leave the shelf in the best possible condition.
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GS YUASA is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of rechargeable batteries with production facilities worldwide and an extensive marketing and distribution network in Europe. The wide range of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries covers most well-known industrial applications, such as security and alarm systems, UPS and emergency lighting systems as well as OEM equipment. The three business units include Industrial (industrial batteries for standby and cyclic applications), Automotive and Motorcycle (automotive and motorbike starter batteries).
GS YUASA Battery Germany GmbH, founded in 1983 as YUASA Battery (Europe) GmbH, is based in Krefeld and serves 15 countries within Europe from there.
GS YUASA Battery Germany GmbH, founded in 1983 as YUASA Battery (Europe) GmbH, is based in Krefeld and serves 15 countries within Europe from there.
GS YUASA is sponsor of the Yamaha Teams im Motocross GP.
GS YUASA is sponsor of the Repsol Honda Teams HRC in der MotoGP.
GS YUASA is sponsor of the GERT56 Racing Teams.
GS YUASA is sponsor of the Düsseldorfer EG.
