ASE certification stands for Automotive Service Excellence certification. It is a professional certification group that certifies professionals and shops in the automotive repair and service industry in the United States and parts of Canada. ASE certification is usually required by employers for those interested in pursuing a career in professional automotive service. Some municipalities require ASE certification in order to be licensed for motor vehicle repairs. ASE promotes excellence in vehicle repair, service, and parts distribution. Over a quarter of a million individuals hold ASE certifications. ASE offers 52 certification tests in a variety of disciplines. Each ASE certification test is created by subject matter experts from across the industry. The required experience for ASE certification can be substituted by one year of on-the-job training and a two-year training degree. ASE certification is granted to an automotive technician who has completed the required training and obtained their Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Technicians requirements. This means they are qualified to work on every mechanical, electrical component, and system in a vehicle. When someone holds the ASE certification, they are considered an expert in the automotive industry. They have specialized training and commitment and maintain their continuing education studies each year to maintain their certification.