Automotive Electrical Certificate

Explore electrical principles and their applications in automobiles as you earn your Automotive Electrical Certificate. Gain real-world experience through your automotive internship while applying the courses from your Automotive Electrical Certificate toward your Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate or your Automotive Technology AAS.

Contact (815) 479-7521 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $2,455

Credit Hours to Complete: 12

Weeks to Complete: 16


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Total Automotive Electrical Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $1,398 $3,949.8 $5,552.76 $5,552.76
Additional Costs $1,057 $1,057 $1,057 $1,057
Program Total $2,455 $5,006.8 $6,609.76 $6,609.76

What makes MCC's Automotive Electrical Certificate program better than, or distinct from, similar programs at other institutions?

Our program was ranked among the top 20 automotive programs in the country by Tomorrow's Technician magazine!

Compare our costs to commercial Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation programs and see for yourself what great value MCC is.

How will MCC's Automotive Electrical Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

MCC receives an average of three calls per week from businesses as far away as Streamwood, Vernon Hills, Fox Lake, and Barrington requesting graduates from MCC's automotive program.

Outside of the Classroom

Students participate in internships with local businesses to gain hands-on experience.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.