Canadian Dealer Academy

Automotive Dealership Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Earn your graduate certificate in Automotive Dealership Management! This executive-level training program is for current and future general managers and dealer principals.

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2023-24 program outline

Automotive Business School of Canada

Automotive Business diploma program

Automotive Management degree program

Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC)

AUDMProgram code

7 coursesDuration

Ontario College Graduate CertificateCredential

Part-timeDelivery

Program information

This national, results-oriented program focuses on the current issues, trends and technologies in automotive dealership management which are key to remaining competitive in a demanding Canadian market.

Participants will learn to synthesize management theory with practical, hands-on learning in a program which strives to produce well-rounded and entrepreneurial managers who can contribute to the overall operational growth and success of the dealership.

Some courses provide depth in departmental operations. The majority of courses provide a broader perspective across all departments by teaching the skills needed to manage employees, customers, finances and promote interdepartmental cooperation.

View the program outline

Intake information

Start date	Location	Application package
September 2025	Barrie, ON	Admissions Package
October 2025	Vancouver, BC	Admissions Package
November 2025	Halifax, NS	Admissions Package

Applications received on a first-come, first-serve basis until spots are full*

Tuition and fees

$1,969.20 per course (2025-26 academic year)

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How to reach us

Phone: 705.722.1591
Toll-free: 1.888.331.5343
Email: AUDM@georgiancollege.ca

Why Study Automotive Dealership Management at Georgian?

The Canadian Dealer Academy builds on your existing experience. Explore how individual departments operate and how broader concepts affect the dealership overall. The Automotive Dealership Management program was created to help working professionals stay competitive in a demanding Canadian marketplace.

Highlights

Balance your schedule: Study part-time with flexible in-class and online learning
Content specifically designed for the Canadian market
Use the information from your own dealership to see real-world implementation
Learn from subject experts in the industry
Earn an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Automotive Dealership Management

The most valuable part of the program for me was the opportunity to be in a classroom and hear the experiences of my classmates and instructors. We all came from different backgrounds, different lengths of experience in the automotive industry, and different areas of expertise. It’s truly invaluable how much we learn from each other and the relationships that were developed. The Automotive Dealership Management program hits every aspect of running a dealership, and the personal experiences of my classmates and instructors gave me the knowledge and confidence to continue on my career path.—Jessica Drover, Automotive Dealership Management (class of 2020)

What are the admission requirements for the Automotive Dealership Management program?

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program:

Postsecondary diploma or degree
Equivalent experience in the automotive industry

Additional information

It is expected that participants have access to dealership financial information.

Diploma- or degree-level courses cannot be used towards exemptions in this program as those courses are a requirement for admission to the program. Any requests for course exemptions must be based on equivalent courses completed at the graduate certificate level.

What career paths can I take in dealership management?

This program is designed to significantly enhance the management and entrepreneurial skills of current or prospective managers in a dealership/

The Automotive Dealership Management program may also be of interest to executives in manufacturing who could benefit from a practical dealership education to be more effective in their dealer interactions.

What courses are included in the Automotive Dealership Management graduate certificate program?

Course overview

7 Program Courses

Seven-week courses
36 hours per course

Program-specific courses

Courses are listed below. For course descriptions, view the Automotive Dealership Management program outline.

AUDM1000 – Dealership Management
AUDM1001 – Dealership Financial Management
AUDM1002 – Customer Experience
AUDM1003 – Parts/Accessories Management
AUDM1004 – Service Management
AUDM1005 – New and Used Sales Management
AUDM1006 – Growth and Opportunity Capstone

I enjoyed the program’s practicality and the delivery of the material. It’s not often this much material can be introduced to students within such a short period of time. Georgian College has presented a second-to-none curriculum that challenges your own business operations, your preconceived notions and any training that you have received in the past. The level of engagement and practicality simply can’t be delivered by any other institution in Canada that is this specific to our industry and its practices. I can confidently advocate for the Automotive Business School of Canada programming, depth and delivery, as well as the relationships within the industry that you will develop – as it has directly contributed to my own success.—Craig Passmore, Automotive Dealership Management (class of 2018)