The Installer Institute course is organized in a way that maximizes a student’s learning ability. With our "no one left behind" mind-set, we can take the most novice student and set them on the track to an exciting and profitable career in car audio and custom fabrication.
Since we recognize that not everyone can take our entire 12 week program due to time, money or family obligations, we offer individual classes for those students that have an interest in a specific area of the car audio field. Both the 12-week and 26-week programs are eligible for FAFSA / Financial Aid, for those that qualify.
Contact our admissions department for more information.
Week 1
Intro to Formal Installations
Introduction to Formal Installations focuses on basic electrical knowledge. During this course students will prepare for car audio's premier certification exam, MESA's Installation Knowledge Exam. View Course Details.
Week 2
Enclosure Design and Construction
This course introduces students to the different subwoofer designs and how a properly built subwoofer enclosure can bring your system to the next level. View Course Details.
Week 3
Beyond Basic Installation
Beyond Basic Installation is when the students really start to work with their hands. They will be taught the proper installation skills for installing aftermarket electronics, speakers and radios. Students are encouraged to work on their own vehicles in this class. View Course Details.
Week 4
Advanced Mobile Security and Navigation
This course introduces students to Mobile Security, Remote starters, and GPS Navigation. Students are given the opportunity to obtain the most advanced security products on the market and install them in their own vehicles. View Course Details.
Week 5
Complex Installations
During this week, students learn some of the more advanced installation skills that will help them prepare to take the Audio System Installer and Security Systems Installer certification exams. View Course Details.
This 6-week program offers the following exams for certification:
Installation Knowledge Exam (IKE)
Security System Certification (SSC)
Audio System Certification (ASC)
Week 1
Intro to Formal Installations
Introduction to Formal Installations focuses on basic electrical knowledge. During this course students will prepare for car audio's premier certification exam, MESA's Installation Knowledge Exam. View Course Details.
Week 2
Enclosure Design and Construction
This course introduces students to the different subwoofer designs and how a properly built subwoofer enclosure can bring your system to the next level. View Course Details.
Week 3
Beyond Basic Installation
Beyond Basic Installation is when the students really start to work with their hands. They will be taught the proper installation skills for installing aftermarket electronics, speakers and radios. Students are encouraged to work on their own vehicles in this class. View Course Details.
Week 4
Advanced Mobile Security and Navigation
This course introduces students to Mobile Security, Remote starters, and GPS Navigation. Students are given the opportunity to obtain the most advanced security products on the market and install them in their own vehicles. View Course Details.
Week 5
Complex Installations
During this week, students learn some of the more advanced installation skills that will help them prepare to take the Audio System Installer and Security Systems Installer certification exams. View Course Details.
Week 6
Leather Interior Installation
During this week, students learn some of the more advanced installation skills that will help them prepare to take the Audio System Installer and Security Systems Installer certification exams. View Course Details.
Week 7
Advanced Fabrication
This course introduces students to the world of custom fabrication and fiberglass. This class is all hands-on and each student builds their own predesigned projects. View Course Details.
Week 8
Interior Panel Design and Construction
This exciting class focuses on the students by teaching them how to integrate accessories, (such as monitors and controllers) relocating A/C controls and creating custom mounts for equipment into a factory panel where it normally wouldn’t fit. View Course Details.
Week 9
Custom Painting and Metal Work
This class will set you apart in the install bay by showing them how you can take your installations to the next level. You will learn MIG welding, metal fabrication, and painting techniques. View Course Details.
Week 10
Introduction to Home Audio
Home audio installers are in high demand and it is a well known fact that car audio installers make some of the best home installers. This class focuses on structured wiring, distributed audio, and home theater systems. View Course Details.
Download the Installer Institute's 2019 Gainful Employment Disclosure for this 12-Week Mobile Electronics program for additional information.
The comprehensive installations course is a NEW program offered at Installer Institute, which includes all of the courses in the Basic and Advanced Installations courses, along with workshops to improve your job skills and learn the process of owning your own business as an installation professional.
Getting Started in Mobile Electronics
Students will learn foundational knowledge of electrical theory, circuits, components and best practices related to the auto sound and security industry and will be prepared to take the Mobile Electronics Certification Program (MECP) and Mobile Electronics Schools Association (MESA) examinations.
Installing As a Professional
Learn the features, technology and installation requirements of the most common autosound components and the proper tools, techniques and accepted practices for integrating them into today’s vehicles.
Subwoofer Enclosure Design and Vehicle Acoustics
Learn to measure for, design, construct and upholster sealed, ported, and bandpass subwoofer enclosures. Students will be able to predict and model the response of said enclosures in the interior of a vehicle.
Integrating with OEM Systems
This one week course details the challenges of and solutions for integrating aftermarket electronics with factory installed systems.
Practical Installations
Learn and show practical skills in the assembly and disassembly of vehicles and gain hands on experience with products common to the autosound industry.
Security and Remote Start In a Digital World
Learn and demonstrate proper shop safety, test and identify vehicle wiring, install a mobile security system, install a remote start system, install power door locks, power trunk release and automation devices.
Leather Interior Installations
Students will receive hands on training of the removal, installation and reassembly of modern day vehicle interiors. Student will learn to install leather interior seat kits, headrest kits, and replacing factory door panel inserts.
Introduction to Home Audio and Structured Wiring
Home Audio will help the students understand that there are many directions open in a career in car audio that can be taken into the home audio installation industry to expand their skill set. This class will focus on the basics of home audio such as structured wiring, distributed audio, speaker mounting, troubleshooting, system design, and room acoustics.
Home Automation & Control
This one week course delves into the connections and protocols used in controlling smart homes and electronic entertainment systems. Students will receive classroom training and will work to program popular control systems.
Introduction to Automotive Window Tinting
Learn the tools, materials and techniques necessary to apply automotive window tinting film and be able to demonstrate skills in applying this film in a shop environment.
MESA and MECP Review
Students will review topics and information required to successfully take the MESA and MECP certification examinations. Having this certification will give students a successfully advantage for future employment in the car audio industry.
Advanced Interior Panel Design
Learn to redesign and build new interior plastic panels to house radios, performance gauges and smart phones. Students will also learn the skills necessary to relocate A/C controls and how to finish these parts to OEM standards. The skills in this class will help a student integrate aftermarket electronics into a vehicle’s stereo system and maintain a factory look and feel for the customer.
Learning and Mastering Custom Fabrication
Learn to create custom interior parts using wood, fiberglass and foam. They will be introduced to the tools, techniques jigs and materials necessary to create custom door panels, tweeter pods, dashboards and consoles.
Fiberglass Enclosure Design and Construction
Learn the materials, chemicals, tools and processes involved in creating custom enclosures for subwoofers solely from composite fiberglass materials and will be assigned class projects to demonstrate and refine those skills
Fabricating with Advanced Composites
This one week course occurs in classroom and shop and focuses on techniques for working with advanced composites like carbon ber and Kevlar in cosmetic and structural applications. Wet layup and vacuum infusion techniques are covered.
Painting and Welding
Introduction to the tools, techniques, and materials necessary to build motorizations, amplifier racks, battery mounts and exterior body modifications such as fender flares using sheet metal and mild steel stock. Students will be able to fabricate custom projects made from sheet metal and mild steel using various cutting tools and M.I.G. welders. Students will be able to finish metal, wood and plastic fabrications to a high gloss using industry standard tools and materials.
Career Building and Job Skills Development
The student will be able to effectively market themselves and search for available positions, build an effective resume, execute a successful interview and understand how to best retain a position once employed.
Starting Your Own Business, a Workshop
Learn the process for starting and operating a small business as an installation professional.
Intro to Formal Installations
Introduction to Formal Installations focuses on basic electrical knowledge. During this course students will prepare for car audio's premier certification exam, MESA's Installation Knowledge Exam. View Course Details.
Enclosure Design and Construction
This course introduces students to the different subwoofer designs and how a properly built subwoofer enclosure can bring your system to the next level. View Course Details.
Beyond Basic Installation
Beyond Basic Installation is when the students really start to work with their hands. They will be taught the proper installation skills for installing aftermarket electronics, speakers and radios. Students are encouraged to work on their own vehicles in this class. View Course Details.
Advanced Mobile Security and Navigation
This course introduces students to Mobile Security, Remote starters, and GPS Navigation. Students are given the opportunity to obtain the most advanced security products on the market and install them in their own vehicles. View Course Details.
Complex Installations
During this week, students learn some of the more advanced installation skills that will help them prepare to take the Audio System Installer and Security Systems Installer certification exams. View Course Details.
Leather Interior Installation
During this week, students learn some of the more advanced installation skills that will help them prepare to take the Audio System Installer and Security Systems Installer certification exams. View Course Details.
Advanced Fabrication
This course introduces students to the world of custom fabrication and fiberglass. This class is all hands-on and each student builds their own predesigned projects. View Course Details.
