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PROGRAM · 160 HOURS · 4 WEEKS

PDR, 4 weeks.

160 hands-on hours across sixteen competencies, from reading light on a panel to extreme dents, the NexGenPro glue system and combination dent patterns, finished with a Technical Certificate.

TUITION $12,000 4 weeks · 160 hands-on hours
  • Paintless dent repair
  • Minor and extreme dent expert
  • Miracle System technician
  • Instructional level / Technical Certificate
Tuition covers your instruction and course materials. Tools are not included with this program; you train on the shop's PDR tools and equipment.

WHO IT IS FOR

Built for a specific technician.

Built for those who want to brush up or hone their skills using the latest techniques and technology in collision repair, including working autobody techs and collision shops adding PDR.

WHY THIS LENGTH

What 160 hours gets you.

Four weeks is the full competency list at a working technician's pace. You cover every item below in the shop, on real damage, and leave able to add paintless dent repair to a collision shop's services or start producing on your own. Technicians who want the hail-volume standard and double the shop hours step up to the 8-week Master track.

COURSE COMPETENCIES · 16 ITEMS

What you'll master.

Every program is competency-based. This is the complete list of skills you train on in the PDR 4 Weeks program, measured against a published standard rather than seat time.

  • Use lighting to determine tool location
  • Use hand tools and rods
  • Determine tool selection and location (Point recognition)
  • Perform high point recognition
  • Repair dime size dents on hoods and side panels
  • Perform cross checking
  • Repair nickel size dents on hoods, deck lids and side panels
  • Relate metal memory to large sized dents (Target Theory Part 2)
  • Relate metal memory to multiple points of tension (Distribution Theory)
  • Repair over-sized dents on hoods, deck-lids and side panels
  • Repair eyebrows, crowns and restore bodyline damage on all extreme dents
  • NexGenPro Glue system for heavy collision damage
  • Finishing all dents by blending techniques
  • Perform proper prep for conventional repair
  • Repair multiple and combination dent patterns on fenders, quarter panels, doors, and top panels
  • Workforce preparedness training

TRAINING SPECIFICS

How the program runs.

SCHEDULEMonday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM160 hands-on hours over 4 weeks in our working Centennial shop. Saturday sessions by appointment only.
FORMATHands-on and competency-basedIntensive, skill-based instruction on real damage, taught at instructional level and measured against the competency list above.
TUITION AND TOOLS$12,000, instruction not toolsTuition covers your instruction and course materials. Tools are not included with this program; you train on the shop's PDR tools and equipment.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY PROGRAM
  • Experienced instructors who give individualized guidance
  • The latest PDR tools and equipment on site for hands-on practice
  • Comprehensive course material covering a wide range of topics
  • The chance to network with other PDR professionals
  • Ongoing support from our staff throughout your training period
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULINGLife does not go on hold for training. Tell us what your weeks look like and we will work with you to break your training into more manageable timeframes.CAMPUS15350 E Hinsdale Dr STE I, Centennial, CO 80112. Why train in Colorado.

COMPARE PROGRAMS

Five programs. One standard.

Every program awards the same Technical Certificate. What changes is how far you take it. See the full training and pricing page.

PROGRAMLENGTHTUITIONTOOLS
PDR Master 8 Weeks8 weeks / 320 hrs$18,000Tools not included
PDR 4 Weeks (this page)4 weeks / 160 hrs$12,000Tools not included
1 Week PDR1 week / 40 hrs$5,000Tools not included
Miracle Panel Repair3 days / 24 hrs$1,800Tool package included
Glue Pulling & Blending3 days / 24 hrs$2,800Tool package included

QUESTIONS

PDR 4 Weeks, answered.

How much does the PDR 4 Weeks program cost?
Tuition is $12,000. No. Tools are not included with the 1-week, 4-week and 8-week PDR programs. You train on the shop's PDR tools and equipment, and tuition covers instruction and course materials.
How long is it?
4 weeks, 160 hands-on hours. Programs run Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM at the Centennial campus, with Saturday sessions by appointment only.
Are tools included?
No. Tools are not included with the 1-week, 4-week and 8-week PDR programs. You train on the shop's PDR tools and equipment, and tuition covers instruction and course materials.
What certificate do I receive?
Every program is taught at instructional level and awards a Technical Certificate. Each program is measured against a published competency list rather than seat time.
Can I split the program around my work schedule?
Life does not go on hold for training. Tell us what your weeks look like and we will work with you to break your training into more manageable timeframes.
When does the next class start?
Call the office at 720.716.4301 or request the catalog and we will give you the next available start date for this program.
Where is the training held?
At our working shop at 15350 E Hinsdale Dr STE I, Centennial, CO 80112, on the same schedule and equipment as the shop's paintless dent repair services.

ENROLL

Start the PDR 4 Weeks program.

Call 720.716.4301, request the catalog, or send us your dates and we will plan the training around them.

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