Delphi Academy has officially opened its doors following a major expansion project.
With a £500,000 investment, the Academy now spans 1,430 square meters, making it one of Europe’s largest automotive training centres.
Delphi’s training facility in Warwick has doubled in size by extending into a neighbouring unit, with the new wing dedicated specifically to training in hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and hydrogen technologies.
The official opening ceremony on 22nd October attracted industry leaders, training experts, and representatives from major organisations worldwide, all eager to tour the state-of-the-art centre and experience its world-class facilities. Auto Repair Focus was present to take a look around the new setting.
Skills training at Delphi Academy
Neil Fryer, Vice President and Global Aftermarket General Manager at PHINIA, the company behind the Delphi brand, commented on the Delphi Academy’s role in supporting the aftermarket: “Our strong relationships with vehicle manufacturers allow us to bring original equipment (OE) knowledge directly to the aftermarket. Technicians need the right parts, information, and training to carry out effective repairs, and that is what we are delivering here.”
With a new open-plan workshop and additional interactive classrooms, the extension reflects Delphi’s commitment to equipping technicians with the skills needed to work on the latest vehicle technologies.
The OEM-inspired training academy boasts 15 vehicles including a Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius, BMW 3 series plug-in hybrid and Audi A3 e-Tron. Other training aids include a hydrogen internal combustion powertrain rig for hands-on tasks like leak detection and changing injector seals, which requires a special hydrogen purging process, as part of Delphi’s industry-first hydrogen training course.
What to expect
A new 16-seat conference room with glass-fronted walls offer a panoramic view of the workshop, alongside a comfortable breakout area. A dedicated product showroom showcases the latest Delphi innovations, while a specialist automotive recording, photography, and 3D scanning studio supports the creation of new training videos, webinars and interactive simulations for Delphi’s Masters of Motion and e-learning programmes.
Meanwhile, the existing Delphi Academy workshop and classrooms are now focused on delivering training for all other courses, including vehicle electronics, engine management, fuel systems, and diagnostics.
“We now have the capacity to train up to 64 students a day, making this one of the largest centres of its kind in Europe,” said Luke Garratt, UK Technical Services Manager at Delphi. “This latest investment emphasises our commitment to future technologies and highlights our dedication to helping workshops thrive in a rapidly changing industry.”
Coinciding with the opening of the new training centre, Delphi has also launched a new online booking system. It means technicians can now quickly view course availability and schedule their learning, while providing garage owners and managers with tools to monitor training progression.
For further information about training at Delphi Academy, go to: https://www.delphiautoparts.com/en-gb/workshop-solutions/delphi-academy.
