TOC Automotive College proudly achieves its goals by partnering with some of the automotive industry’s most important players, both locally and abroad. That includes carmakers, global universities, as well as internationally recognised awarding bodies. Among those key partnerships is TOC’s affiliation with the Institute of the Motor Industry or IMI in the United Kingdom.

Here, we will take a closer look at the background of the IMI and the international recognition of IMI certifications. Then, we’ll explore TOC Automotive College’s affiliation with IMI and what that means for automotive students in Malaysia.

Let’s get started.


What Is The Institute Of The Motor Industry (IMI)?

The Institute of the Motor Industry, or IMI, was founded in the United Kingdom in 1920. Its overall purpose is to provide members of the automotive industry a way to develop their professional competence and be recognised for it.

Over the years, the IMI has evolved to become the United Kingdom’s top choice to obtain over 200 types of professional qualifications and accreditations in the automotive field. These qualifications are recognised nationally in the UK and many countries overseas, allowing holders to carry that recognition almost anywhere they might go.

To pursue its purpose, the IMI has over 600 approved centres that include auto manufacturers, training providers, schools, and colleges worldwide, just like TOC Automotive College.

What Are The Benefits Of IMI Qualifications?

Having IMI qualifications brings plenty of benefits for all stakeholders in the automotive sector. That’s especially true for automotive students who aspire to build long-lasting careers in the automotive industry.

When students complete an IMI-accredited course, they find themselves having:

  1. More self-confidence that the skills they’ve learned are relevant to the industry.

  2. Better career opportunities when they enter the automotive industry, locally and abroad.

  3. The ability to earn higher salaries as they grow in the industry.

  4. Recognition from other automotive professionals. 

Which Countries Recognize IMI Qualifications?

Besides being recognised in the United Kingdom, the qualifications and accreditations awarded by the IMI are also recognised by a long list of international governments and their education authorities.

The list of countries where IMI qualifications are recognised include:

  • China

  • Indonesia

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Cyprus

  • Egypt

  • Lebanon

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Thailand

  • The UAE

  • Malaysia

TOC Automotive College’s Affiliation With The IMI

TOC Automotive College is a proud affiliate of the Institute of the Motor Industry, with plenty of its courses accredited by the IMI. That means students and their parents can rest assured that they’re receiving a world-class automotive education at TOC Automotive College, right here in Malaysia.

Better yet, having those IMI accreditations will also be very helpful when students complete the course and enter the automotive industry. Not only are those accreditations valuable in Malaysia, but students will also find them a tremendous help should they choose to pursue an automotive career overseas.

By bringing together the Best Automotive College in Malaysia with the internationally recognized accreditations of the IMI, students who leave TOC Automotive College will have an upper hand over their peers even at the start of their careers!