The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced on 2 November 2026 that TIA Online University, its established online training platform for tyre service technicians, will transition to Today’s Class in early 2027. The announcement was made in Las Vegas in conjunction with the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. The move will maintain access to TIA’s existing online training courses while introducing additional learning resources and app-based access.
TIA Online University
For years, TIA Online U has provided technicians with foundational online training in tyre service. Through its partnership with Today’s Class, TIA will build on that foundation by giving users access to additional educational resources and professional development opportunities, helping tyre businesses make ongoing learning a more accessible part of employee training.
As tyre technology and service practices continue to evolve, the transition reflects TIA’s ongoing commitment to supporting its members and the broader tyre industry through education, training, and safety.
“For decades, TIA has helped tyre technicians develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs safely and effectively,” said Christine Hoogenboom, TIA Director of Training. “This transition allows us to build on that legacy while giving our users access to additional learning opportunities through Today’s Class. We’re excited about the benefits this partnership will bring to our members.”
TIA Online U will complement the association’s existing hands-on training and certification programmes, giving professionals another way to build and reinforce their knowledge between formal training opportunities. Online coursework does not replace applicable hands-on instruction or certification requirements.
“Training has the greatest impact when people can apply what they learn to their everyday work,” said David Boyes of Today’s Class. “By combining TIA’s industry expertise with the Today’s Class learning platform, we’re helping tyre businesses make ongoing education part of their employees’ professional development.”
TIA Online U is planned to transition to Today’s Class in early 2027. Additional information about platform access, enrolment, pricing, and available resources will be shared as the transition approaches.
