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About the AED Foundation

The AED Foundation (AEDF) is the non-profit foundation for the Heavy Equipment industry and is the sister organization to Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), the international trade association for equipment distributors, manufacturers, and service providers. The AED Foundation is actively addressing the serious shortage of skilled professionals in the equipment distribution industry through expansion of our “community-based, school-to-work” school partnership strategy. We’re putting dealers, manufacturers, and educators together, working toward the common goal of growing a new generation of highly in demand, highly skilled, and high rewarding technical positions in the heavy equipment industry.

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The AED Foundation

650 E Algonquin Rd., Ste 305

Schaumburg, IL 60173

630-574-0650

info@aednet.org

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How to Know if The AED Foundation’s CMP is Right for You

By now, you’ve probably heard about The AED Foundation’s (AEDF) Certified Manager Programs (CMP). CMPs are a great way to gain managerial knowledge that can help you to achieve your career goals. Whatever area of the dealership you are interested in, there is a certified manager program designed to teach the department’s skills. The following options are […]

A Q & A With Certified Managers: AEDF’s Certified Manager Program

The AED Foundation’s Certified Manager Program (CMP) is an online certification program designed to prepare technicians and industry professionals for a career in a management position at a dealership. Those who are interested in the program can choose from several department-specific programs, including: Parts Management Branch Management Rental Management Service Management Sales Management Within each […]

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