The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently conducted a week-long ADAS Calibration Credential Job Task Analysis and Content Development Workshop to develop a new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technician credential.

This initiative is designed to establish a comprehensive, industry-wide certification that standardizes technician competency and enhances safety in the rapidly evolving ADAS landscape.

“The automotive landscape is changing dramatically with ADAS and there is a clear need for a unified standard of competency,” said Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO.

“ASE’s objective is to provide a credential that ensures technicians across all segments of the industry possess the foundational knowledge and skills required to perform accurate ADAS calibrations. This will ultimately enhance vehicle safety and reduce inconsistent practices across the field.”

The new credential, planned as a general ADAS calibration certification, will serve a broad spectrum of automotive professionals, including glass technicians, collision repair specialists, general repair facilities, alignment and tire technicians, standalone calibration centers and mobile service providers.

This inclusive approach reflects the growing integration of ADAS technologies across vehicle systems and the need to move beyond narrow, role-specific certifications.

The credential will emphasize core ADAS calibration principles, focusing on forward-facing cameras and lane-keeping systems, while also addressing interactions with radar, blind-spot monitoring and sensor-fusion technologies.

Unlike more diagnostic-intensive ASE certifications, such as the L4 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Specialist credential, this new certification will prioritize practical application and operational understanding over deep electrical diagnostics.

This approach is intended to make the credential more accessible and relevant to a wider range of technicians.

Further details regarding the credential’s launch timeline and availability will be announced in the coming months.

About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Established by the automotive industry in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges.

For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.