The Science of Training · Akron, Ohio

Online Certification Training That Drives Sales, Loyalty & Brand Equity

TrainingWorkz builds custom online certification programs for manufacturers, tire brands, and dealer networks — delivering product knowledge and sales skills employees can take directly to the sales floor.

Trusted by leading tire & auto aftermarket brands Measurable results, on time
5
Industry Segments
100+
Programs Delivered
80%
Min. Certification Score
100%
Elite Certification
Built training programs for
BFGoodrichBFGoodrich
MichelinMICHELIN
UniroyalUNIROYAL
Toyo TiresTOYO TIRES
HankookHANKOOK
FalkenFALKEN
Walmart / Sam's ClubWalmart / Sam's Club
Discount TireDiscount Tire
Big O TiresBig O Tires
Les SchwabLes Schwab
Pep BoysPep Boys
Tire Centers Inc.Tire Centers Inc.
Why Online Certification Works

Train your dealers and their teams in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible

Tire marketers and their dealers must keep pace with rapid product change — and most tire shops carry multiple brands. Yet most dealers do not have training programs in place to onboard new associates on product information and sales techniques. Online certification fills that gap and extends your brand message all the way to the sales floor.

Switch / Sell Power

A trained dealer associate can switch the consumer to your brand — overcoming preferences advertising creates.

Self-Paced Learning

Individual self-study, focused on the major concepts associates actually use — not nice-to-haves.

Product & Sales Skills

Modules cover product knowledge, retail selling, store operations, and brand-specific advantages.

Tested & Measured

10–20 question tests per module. Minimum 80% to certify · 100% to earn Elite status. Learning isn't real without measurement.

Dealer-Network Savvy

We understand the dynamics of dealer-based sales — manufacturers, retainers, and dealer networks alike.

Incentive-Driven

Testing combined with incentives dramatically increases participation — from online certificates to industry-leading rewards programs.

Simple Admin Portal

Web-based access for users and managers. Track results, export data, run flexible reports, update modules on the fly.

Brand Loyalty Engine

Certification recognizes your dealer salesperson, leverages your brand, and breeds long-term loyalty.

The Science of Training

Value-based training services, built for measurable results

TrainingWorkz is staffed with training communications professionals and equipped with the right processes and technology to deliver real-world results — on time, on budget, and tied to the way dealer-based sales actually happen.

Reach & Communicate

Train direct dealers, associate dealers, and their employees on product knowledge, sales situations, marketing, and more — at scale.

Extend the Brand

Push your brand and product message all the way to the dealer sales floor where buying decisions are made.

Cost-Effective Delivery

Reach a distributed, multi-brand dealer network in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Long-Term Loyalty

Recognize the dealer salesperson's role, leverage your brand, and breed loyalty that outlasts a marketing campaign.

Level the Playing Field

Counter the spend gap with the major brand advertisers — Bridgestone/Firestone $71M, MAST $52M, Goodyear $10M annually. A trained associate can overcome consumer brand preference advertising creates.

Real Results

Testing-backed programs prove retention. Pass thresholds, certification levels, and recertification cycles ensure knowledge sticks.

Module Categories

Modules built around how dealers actually sell

Every program is prioritized to your objectives and budget. We leverage existing content, repurpose what works, enhance it for salesmanship, tailor it to the audience — owner, manager, salesperson, technician — and create new content where you need it.

Discuss Your Modules
A

Product

Deep product training your associates can sell from.

  • Passenger
  • Winter
  • SUV / Light Truck
  • Truck & Bus
  • Industrial / Agriculture
B

Sales

The skills that move tires off the rack.

  • Taking Charge of the Telephone
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Successful Retail Selling
  • Customers For Life
  • Planning Successful Promotions
  • Digital Promotion Strategies
C

Store Operations

The operational fundamentals every dealer team needs.

  • Warranties
  • Service / Support
D

Industry & Brand

Foundation knowledge plus the strategic perspective owners and managers need.

  • Tire Basics
  • Technology
  • Motorsports
  • Building a High-Performing Tire Dealership
  • National Accounts
  • Dealer Merchandising
Self-Study eLearning Technology

The right format for your audience and budget

Every program is structured around a needs analysis. We mix and match formats to keep learners engaged, and embed interactive elements throughout the modules to enhance retention.

Existing Content Leveraged

Use printed and HTML material you already have to keep cost down.

PowerPoint & SuperPowerPoint

From basic slides to enhanced graphics and audio — fast to produce, easy to update.

Basic Video

Voice-over with motion video and graphics — strong engagement on a tight budget.

Standard Video

Voice-over plus on-screen talent for a more polished, presenter-led module.

Enhanced Video

Special effects and high production values for flagship modules and brand stories.

Video Pickup

Re-cut existing product video assets where they exist to extend their value.

Interactive Elements

Embedded interactions inside modules to lock in major concepts.

Study Guide / Overview

Anchor each module with a clear study guide so reps can review before tests.

Module Tests

10–20 questions per module to prove understanding and identify gaps.

Certification Levels

Minimum (80%+) and Elite (100%) tracks reward effort and signal mastery.

Why Certification Matters

Recognize the dealer salesperson — and leverage your brand

A properly trained dealer associate can switch and sell consumers to any brand. Certification recognizes that role, helps further leverage your brand, and breeds the kind of loyalty advertising alone can't build.

A · Online Certificate

Recognition

A digital certificate that gives associates something to display and dealers something to celebrate — a low-cost foundation for any program.

B · Minimal Premium

Light Incentives

Add small premiums on top of certification to bump participation and reward quick wins early in the program lifecycle.

C · Match Industry

Compete With the Majors

Match the rewards offered by top-tier tire manufacturer programs — keep your dealer mindshare on par with the big spenders.

D · Leader

Lead the Industry

Out-incentivize the category. Long-term, the leader strategy yields the best program adoption and creates active advocates inside the dealer network.

Recertification

Keep Knowledge Current

Annual, biennial, or new-content-only recertification — designed around the cadence of your product launches and the realities of dealer turnover.

Reporting

Admin & Insight

Simple, web-based portals for users and managers. Flexible result tracking, data export, and on-the-fly module updates.

$71M
Bridgestone/Firestone Annual Ad Spend
$52M
MAST Annual Ad Spend
$10M
Goodyear Annual Ad Spend

Certification training levels the playing field — a trained dealer associate can overcome the brand preference advertising creates.

Program Investment

Three ways to launch online certification

Every engagement starts with a needs assessment to size scope, audience, and content sources. Pricing below is a planning starting point — final scope is set after the assessment.

Foundation

Launch a single-track certification program with core modules.

SETUP - $19,500

+ $1,250 / month hosting & admin

  • Up to 6 modules (PowerPoint / SuperPowerPoint)
  • 10–20 question test per module
  • Online certificate (Min & Elite)
  • Web-based admin portal & reporting
  • Annual recertification cycle
Talk to Drew

Enterprise

Industry-leading program for major manufacturers and retailers.

SETUP - $145,000

+ $8,500 per month hosting & admin

  • Unlimited modules across all categories
  • Standard / Enhanced Video production
  • Leader-tier incentive program
  • Custom branding strategy & launch plan
  • National Accounts & Dealer Merchandising tracks
  • Multi-year roadmap with marketing support
Request Proposal

All programs include needs analysis, content development, branding strategy, launch support, and ongoing recertification planning.

How We Build It

Five steps to a launched, certified dealer network

From the first needs-assessment meeting to recertification cycles, every step is run by training communications professionals who understand dealer-based sales.

1

Assess

Needs assessment meeting. Audience, objectives, content sources, budget.

2

Design

Module categories, formats, certification levels, incentive philosophy.

3

Build

Content development — leverage, repurpose, enhance, create. Tests written.

4

Launch

Branding, internal comms, PR, advertising support — sized to your goals.

5

Measure

Track results, export data, recertify on cadence, update modules on the fly.

Industry Trust

Programs built with leading brands across automotive aftermarket

Five industry segments, dozens of programs — from single-brand product training to national-account dealer rollouts. A few of the categories where our work has shipped:

★★★★★
"TrainingWorkz built our online certification program from the ground up — basic product knowledge and sales skills our associates could use the next day on the floor. Exactly what we asked for."
TM

Tire Marketer

Manufacturer · National Brand
★★★★★
"The needs assessment process is what sets them apart. They actually understood how dealer-based sales work, and the program was sized to our budget without cutting the parts that mattered."
DG

Dealer Group Director

Multi-Location Retailer
★★★★★
"Testing combined with incentives drove participation we didn't expect. The Elite tier became a real status badge in our store network — exactly the loyalty engine we wanted."
RM

Retail Marketing Lead

Auto Aftermarket

Industry experience: BFGoodrich · Michelin · Uniroyal · Toyo · Hankook · Falken · MAST Associate Brands · 31 Inc. · Ken Tool · Walmart/Sam's Club · Discount Tire · Big O · Les Schwab · Pep Boys · Tire Centers Inc. · TAG · ACCC

Free Needs Assessment

Let's design a program that drives sales

Tell us a little about your dealer network and your goals. We'll send a needs assessment checklist before our meeting so we can hit the ground running.

  • 30-minute discovery call with Drew McGregor
  • Needs assessment checklist sent in advance
  • Custom module recommendations within one week
  • Transparent pricing & project timeline
  • No obligation, no hard sell

Prefer the phone? Call (330) 703-6771 or email dmcgregor@crowlinc.com.

Schedule Your Needs Assessment

We'll respond within 1 business day with a checklist and meeting times.