MADA offers various dealer training opportunities to support continuing education for dealers, managers, office staff and others. Most training is covered by your annual membership dues with additional underwriting from MADA partners, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. You must be an MADA member in good standing to participate. 

 

WEBINARS & VIRTUAL MEETINGS (FREE!)

  • MADA Annual Meeting | Guidance, insights and strategies for leadership teams
    Thursday, December 10 –  registration opens in October
  • Additional programs are currently being planned!

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS (FREE!)

  • Port Huron Regional Lunch | for MADA Dealers and Exec. Management
    Tuesday, October 6 – register

PAID TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Zurich Service Advisor Training ($349) | for service writers and service managers
    In person at the MADA office: select OCTOBER 26 or OCTOBER 27

Additional information about webinar content: 

Dealer License Regulations | This session, presented by the Michigan Department of State, covers the basic requirements of the Michigan Vehicle Code, dealer functions, licensing requirements, and CARS e-Services.

MiEFS Training | The MDOS MiEFS team helps ensure vehicle transaction paperwork submitted through CVR is complete, correct and in compliance. They will provide best practices for paperwork submission to eliminate errors, and steps to correct paperwork that may be incomplete or incorrect.

CVR User Group | This session from CVR will include new-user tips, processing guidance, inventory management, program updates, and other valuable information for those using CVR.

ELT Overview | This session will provide an operational overview of Michigan’s electronic lien titling (ELT) system, and share best practices for dealers when utilizing the system.

Repair Facility / Mechanics Training  |  This training will help repair facilities and their employees with the basic requirements of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act.

MIOSHA Compliance | This program will assist in preventing MIOSHA citations and fines, while also creating a strong safety culture and prevents injuries.

Sales & Use Tax Regulations | Presented by the Michigan Department of Treasury, this session will help dealerships stay compliant with complex sales and use tax laws. The training will cover tax reporting for vehicle transactions, exemptions, rebates, rescinded deals, and best practices for using Michigan Treasury Online (MTO).

Q&A will be incorporated into the presentations, allowing attendees to further understand and request clarification about rules and regulations related to operating a dealership in Michigan.