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MOST IN-DEMAND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR AFTERMARKET PROFESSIONALS REVEALED BY WORLDPAC
Many courses already at capacity for Worldpac’s STX 2026 event, signaling what aftermarket professionals want to learn most
OAK BROOK, Ill. (July 21, 2026) — Worldpac, North America’s premier wholesale distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, today revealed that aftermarket professionals’ most in-demand training topics include courses on high-voltage vehicles and electronics, ADAS, network and software applications to modern vehicle diagnostics, and business finance. Based on data collected from thousands of attendees ahead of STX 2026 — the Supplier and Training Expo hosted every two years by Worldpac — this list represents a meaningful pulse on the aftermarket industry’s training needs. For the thousands of Worldpac customers in attendance at STX 2026, which takes place Aug. 19-23 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, more than 300 expert-led courses are available on-site, ranging from expert business management to specific topics in vehicle operations, diagnostics, and repair.
“STX 2026 is the industry-leading conference for automotive technicians, shop owners, and professionals,” said Dominic Garcia, Chief Commercial Officer at Worldpac. “We saw immediate demand for our on-site training after launching registrations last month, with many courses filling to capacity quickly.”
A sample of courses Worldpac revealed hit registration limits more than a month prior to STX 2026 include:
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xEV Plug-in Charging Systems
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Electrical Fundamentals and Diagnosing Electrical Faults
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Data Acquisition for High-Performance Driving and Chassis Setup
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Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Diagnostics With PicoScope
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Ownership and Accountability Habits That Drive Consistent, Effective Action
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Operations That Create a Five-Star Customer Experience
A full STX 2026 class catalog is available at the STX 2026 website. At STX 2026, Worldpac offers expert-level courses, insider knowledge needed for technicians to prep for Automotive Service Excellence-level certification exams, and courses for professionals new to the industry.
“Worldpac supports automotive professionals through all the challenges in staying ahead of today’s vehicle trends and managing their business,” shared Rob Morrell, Senior Director of Training at Worldpac. “Whether it is our courses like The AI Advantage for Repair Shops, Shop Financials 101, Breaking Down Lab Scope Diagnostics, or Hybrid Electric Vehicle Service and Maintenance, STX 2026 is delivering what automotive professionals need to thrive and grow.”
In high-voltage vehicle and electronics training, courses focusing on engineering of batteries, manufacturer-specific training, and power electronics are in high demand. In addition to advanced courses such as High-Voltage Power Electronics — Inverters and Converters, any industry professionals at STX 2026 looking to learn more about Tesla can register to take introductory courses on Tesla and the Tesla Toolbox.
Among manufacturer-specific training, European and Asian manufacturers are seeing the greatest demand among Worldpac’s customers attending STX 2026, with on-site courses specific to Mercedes, BMW, Subaru, Porsche, Audi, Toyota, Volkswagen, and others.
Business finance courses are in high demand, with Worldpac noting specific classes on understanding gross profit and labor rates and accounting fundamentals for shop owners as popular selections.
STX 2026 attendees are also quickly filling available registration spots in classes covering communication and interpersonal skill development, ranging from Effective Communication and the Roadmap of Delegation to Service Advisor Mastery to Recognizing Mental Health Cues Affecting Employee Performance.
To learn more about STX 2026, visit the website.
About Worldpac
Worldpac is North America’s premier wholesale distributor of genuine original equipment parts, national aftermarket brands, and exclusive brands, serving professional repair shops across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Since 1995, Worldpac has been the preeminent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, formed from over 30 years of import service excellence. The company imports and distributes over 200,000 OE and quality aftermarket parts for 40-plus import and domestic car lines. Worldpac offers hundreds of courses in technical and business training both virtually and in person to educate the future of the industry. Powered by its industry-leading speedDIAL catalog, Worldpac delivers on the promise of “The Right Part at the Right Time,” ensuring precision, vehicle integrity, and professional-grade reliability for every bay. For more information, visit www.worldpac.com.
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