Autosmart Detailing Vocational follows a skill-based educational model that provides students with practical, hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications. This approach ensures graduates are career-ready upon program completion, making it particularly effective for technical fields like auto detailing, where specialized expertise and proficiency are essential.

This application is for students that have an interest in a particular ADVI program and would like to learn more or register. After your application is submitted, you will be redirected to submit your registration fee.

Application Information

ADVI Programs

  • A 12-week course designed for students that want to learn about the operational side of mobile detailing and shop business.

    Session 1: Entrepreneurship Thinking

    Session 2: Planning For Growth

    Session 3: Business Formulation

    Session 5: Branding

    Session 6: Online Marketing and Social Media

    Session 7:Session Budgeting and Cashflow Management

    Session 8: Accounting

    Session 9: Service Pricing Structure

    Session 10: Management and Leadership

    Session 11: Fleet Management

    Session 12: New Tools

  • A 12- week course designed to develop the students skills on Paint Protection Film (PPF)

    Session 1: Entrepreneurship Thinking

    Session 2: Business Structure

    Session 3: Introduction to PPF

    Session 4: Budgeting and Cashflow Management

    Session: 5: Pricing Structure

    Session 6: Hands-on Vehicle prepping

    Session 7: Bulk Cutting and

    Software Cutting Demonstration

    Session 8: Hands-on Install Prep-Cut

    Session 9 - 12: Hands-on vehicle Installation.

  • A 12 week course for students interested in opening a Window tinting shop or currently maintaining a detailing shop.

    Session 1: Entrepreneurship Thinking

    Session 2: Business Structure

    Session 3: Intro to window tinting

    Session 4: Budgeting and Cashflow Management

    Session: 5: Pricing Structure

    Session 6: Window tint Install techniques

    Session 7: Hands- On Removal of tint and tint prep

    Sessions 8 - 11: Hands - On Window Tint Install

    Session 12: Install Demonstrations Exam

  • A 6 week course for students that want to enhance their detailing skills by adding on a specialty service to their detailing offerings.

    Session 1: Entrepreneurship Thinking

    Session 2: Business Structure

    Session 3: Financial Management

    Session 4: Hands- On interior and Exterior detailing training

    Session 5: Hands on Paint Correction Training

    Session 6: Hands-On Ceramic Coating Application

  • A 6-week course for students new to the detailing industry or want to enhance their detailing techniques.

    Session 1: Entrepreneurship Thinking

    Session 2: Business Structure

    Session 3: Budgeting and Cashflow Management

    Session 4: Auto Detailing Chemical Management

    Session 5: Hands- On interior detailing training

    Session 6: Hands on Exterior Detailing Training

ATTEND ADVI VOTECH SCHOOL Here is Why:

  • We offer student scholarships up to $1,500 towards your tuition.

  • We have a team of trained instructors with over 40 years of combined experience in the detailing industry. Our instructors have hands-on experience with operating and building successful detail businesses, both mobile and shop locations.

  • We are a cost-effective choice to getting hands on training for your career in the auto detailing industry.

  • We assist our students with resources to start or grow their detailing business.

  • We offer job placement with our community partners at local dealerships and car rental companies.

  • As a detailer you have the potential to make $15 to $100 an hour as an owner operator with the skills and specialties taught at Autosmart Detailing Vocational Institute.

  • To assess the demand for car detailing services in Louisiana, we analyze the number of vehicles sold and the existing vehicle population, as both contribute to the potential market for detailing services.

  • In 2023, Louisiana recorded 214,422 new vehicle sales. This figure represents the influx of new vehicles that may require detailing services as new car owners seek to maintain their vehicle's appearance.

  • The car wash and auto detailing industry in Louisiana is projected to reach $202.8 million by 2025.

  • 24.7% of vehicles in Louisiana receive professional detailing services annually.

Detailing Statistics

Materials for Learning

The Autosmart Vocational Institute provides up to date business textbooks and a curriculum specific to the auto detailing industry. Our hands on skills program are designed to help you grow your business in many ways.

DETAILING TRADE SCHOOL

Skilled Instructors

We have a team of trained instructors with over 40 years of combined experience in the detailing industry. Our instructors have hands-on experience with operating and building successful detail businesses, both mobile and shop locations.

Student Support

Education happens within the context of a larger community. At ADVI we will be introducing employment training, business management and life skills to our students in an inclusive atmosphere. Our approach also extends beyond the classroom to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best.

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