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Car Wash Certificates and Credentials

ICA is committed to helping you grow your skills, competencies and knowledge, in turn helping you become a better car was professional. By participating in some of our signature programs, you can earn certificates and credentials that help you easily share verified proof of your accomplishments whenever you choose.

ICA badges are represented by a digital image that once clicked on by a colleague or employer will display verified information such as issue date, what it took to earn the badge, and more that reflects the steps you undertook to earn your skills.  Your badge can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. You will receive an email notifying you to claim your badge at our partner, Credly's website. 
  2. Click the link in that email. 
  3. Create an account on the Credly site and confirm your email. 
  4. Claim your badge.
  5. Start sharing!

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TALENT MANAGEMENT

Earners of the Talent Management Credential are proficient in supporting the people and their performance within a car wash organization. They are proficient in interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training; establishing goals and encouraging career growth from employees and team members and creating a cohesive team environment within the organization. They are able to interpret company policies to effectively and consistently grow and motivate their teams.

 

ICA EMI Badge

EMI

Earners are senior leaders in a successful car wash operation. Having completed in-depth coursework in leadership effectiveness and human capital, values based leadership, ethics, accounting, finance, strategy and growth strategy, they are well rounded drivers of their organizations. Candidates have a 360 degree view of their company and a deeper understanding of their business strategy. They successfully apply this knowledge across their organization.

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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

Earners of the Women in Leadership Certificate can build strategic leadership skills, apply ethical decision making, cultivate negotiation and conflict resolution tactics and develop beneficial relationships through mentorship and sponsorship. They build frameworks and action plans to establish their role in the workplace, evaluate their core values, practice negotiation skills and identify their professional networks to help conquer gender dynamics in their workplace.

Certificate and credential for being a 2023 member of International Carwash Association

INTERNATIONAL CARWASH ASSOCIATION MEMBER 2023

International Carwash Association® (ICA) is the nonprofit trade group representing the professional car wash industry in North America and around the globe. The Association represents thousands of car wash professionals and businesses, and the industry's leading retailers and suppliers. Members receive each edition of CAR WASH Magazine™, exclusive access to market surveys (Pulse™) and product presentations (Pitch™) and preferred access to everything else ICA offers, including The Car Wash Show®.

 

ICA Mgmt Fundamentals Badge

MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

Earners of the Management Fundamentals Certificate have a fundamental understanding of behavioral and management styles, and emotional intelligence. They are able to recognize behavioral styles in those they manage and flex their behavior accordingly. They understand and have practiced techniques for delivering effective feedback and having critical conversations. They have learned the fundamentals of communicating with and coaching their employees in a car wash environment.

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ICA WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Earners of the Women in Leadership Certificate can build strategic leadership skills, apply ethical decision making, cultivate negotiation and conflict resolution tactics and develop beneficial relationships through mentorship and sponsorship. They build frameworks and action plans to establish their role in the workplace, evaluate their core values, practice negotiation skills and identify their professional networks to help conquer gender dynamics in their workplace.

ICA C&S Badge

ICA LEAD COMMUNICATION AND SERVICE

Earners of the Communication and Service Credential are proficient in using company messaging strategies to support the business with proactive customer service and engagement methods. They have demonstrated that they can use effective and communication skills to communicate confidently and clearly with customers and employees. They are proficient at serving as customers' reliable resource for delivering exceptional service.


Badge FAQs
How will I know if I've earned a badge?
You will receive an email notification from the Credly Platform (admin@credly.com) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.

What if I don't want my badge to be public?
You can easily configure your privacy settings in the Credly Platform.  You're in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.

Is there a fee to use the Credly Platform?
No. This is a service we provide to you, at no cost.

What's to keep someone else from copying my badge and using it?
While badges are simply digital files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly's Platform.  This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate.  It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credential and your associated identity.

Where and how can I share my badge through Credly's Platform?
You can share your badge directly from the platform to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook; over email, embedded in a website or in your email signature.

What are labor market insights and how can I access them through Credly's Platform?
Labor market insights are pulled from live job requisitions. Based on your skills you can learn which employers are hiring, what job titles you might be qualified for, salary ranges and more. Search active job listings and even apply for them with just a few clicks through the platform. Access the labor market insights from your badge details page by clicking on Related jobs, or by clicking on the skill tags assigned to your badge. 

I have a question about the Credly Platform. Where can I find support?
You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: support.credly.com.