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Training Resources
Regulatory and Technical Resources
You can learn more about OBD through training videos, printed materials, and course offerings.
Videos
OBD Training Video
Working with the Service Technicians Society, EPA sponsored an OBD training video for automotive repair technicians.
Shadetree Mechanic: OBD II Engine Troubleshooting & Repair
EPA and General Motors co-sponsored an episode of this syndicated television show. The show's hosts explain OBD and how to use scan tools and other OBD-equipment to diagnose and repair automobiles. Use of the video is restricted by Scripps Productions. The video can be used for in-house training and trade show booths. Any questions about the show should be directed to Scripps Productions at (423) 690-9950.
Technician Training Materials and Course Offerings
Various training options provided by numerous types of organizations are available for technicians. Some programs have courses specifically on OBD, and other programs incorporate information on OBD into related coursework (e.g., as part of certification programs on automotive powertrain systems). Training materials and programs specifically focusing on OBD include:
The Center for Automotive Science & Technology at Weber State University is a nationally recognized center for OBD training. The Center offers a 3-day training course that familiarizes each participant with OBD regulations as they currently apply to all vehicle manufacturers. The course is based on a 70-page manual produced by Weber State. A Quick Reference Guide includes more than 100 technical terms and frequently used EPA acronyms. You can register for the course or request a copy of the manual online at obdclearinghouse.com. 
The National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety (NCVECS) at Colorado State University offers OBD training on campus or at a client's preferred site. NCVECS training sessions are customized for each audience, including repair technicians, automotive instructors, program administrators and staff, and the public. "Train-the-Trainer" programs are available for automotive instructors. Costs vary depending on the level of training provided. More information is available at www.obdiicsu.com.
On-Board Diagnostics II Systems Inspection and Diagnostics. Developed for Vermont, this inspector reference guide provides an overview of OBD and the state's plans for OBD testing as well as an introduction to scan tools and system monitors, inspection procedures, laboratory exercises, and a glossary of terms. It also includes an accompanying training video. For more information, contact the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's Air Pollution Control Division at (802) 241-3840.
On-Board Diagnostics II Inspection Training Materials. Oregon has developed training materials on OBD for emissions inspectors in the state. For more information, contact the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at (503) 229-5696.
Other similar courses are offered at institutions such as colleges and universities, automotive and technical training institutes and professional organizations, vehicle manufacturers, manufacturers of automotive repair equipment, and state training programs.