Compare the whole course experience.
The right option depends on your permit, schedule, learning preferences and the records you need. Start by confirming course suitability for your Miami-Dade mechanic or technician renewal. Then compare the full price and the process from enrollment through certificate delivery.
Online access alone is not unique: established providers already advertise online or self-paced options. A useful comparison asks what is included and what happens after you finish.
What providers publish.
| Provider / option | Published price | Study format & delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dade16 | $89 one-time or $79/year recurring | 16-hour course advertised as fully online and self-paced. The homepage does not state the certificate delivery time. |
| AATI self-study book option | $190 + $15 shipping, if applicable | 2026 book-request form includes study materials, online quiz access, and results collected or mailed. AATI also advertises campus study options. |
| South Florida Technical Training | From $120 | Call to schedule; Electude online training is also linked. Requires professional automotive technicians with 2+ years’ experience and ASE certification. Certificate delivery timing is not stated. |
| Miami-Dade public-school centers | Not listed on the directory page | Courses are offered depending on need. Contact a listed center for current automotive CE availability, price and format. |
“Not stated” means the referenced page did not provide that detail. It does not mean the provider lacks the service. This comparison summarizes specific published options, not every product a provider may offer.
What Mechanic Roster Academy includes.
A clear, digital course experience.
The Miami-Dade 16-hour course combines training, assessment and your completion certificate. Review the current course price and terms on the Academy.
Testing provided by Mechanic Roster Academy
- Required training included with the course.
- One clearly stated course price.
- A digital certificate immediately after all coursework and passing requirements are complete.
- An online course process without mailing course paperwork to receive the certificate.
County permit application requirements and county fees remain separate. Same-day certificate delivery follows completion of all required coursework and a passing assessment result. County permit approval follows its own process.
Start the 16-Hour CourseFive questions worth asking.
Does this exact course fit my renewal?
Confirm approval, required hours and the relevant permit category.
What is the complete course price?
Ask about materials, assessment access, certificate delivery, replacement records and retakes.
How do I complete the study requirements?
Understand the learning format and any attendance, identity or time requirements before enrolling.
When and how do I receive the certificate?
Clarify digital download, email, pickup or mail, and whether manual review is involved.
What happens if a record needs correction?
Know how to reach the provider if your name, date or course information needs attention.
Keep the course tied to your application.
A lower price or faster certificate is only useful if the course is appropriate for your renewal. The county application asks for evidence of 16 hours for one year or 32 for two years. Confirm the right total and use the county’s current application instructions.
County permit application (PDF)
Review the requirementsSources & further reading
- Miami-Dade County — Motor Vehicle Repair License
- Miami-Dade — Mechanic / Apprentice Permit (PDF)
- Dade16 — 16-hour and 32-hour course options
- AATI — Continuing education
- AATI — 2026 self-study book request (PDF)
- South Florida Technical Training — 16-hour classes
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools — Continuing education centers
Reviewed October 22, 2026. Check the linked county and provider pages for subsequent changes.