Mission Statement

"California Century University is committed to providing high-quality, accessible distance education in automotive technology and maintenance. Through AI-enhanced instructional design, rigorous curriculum aligned with ASE certification standards, and individualized student support, we prepare automotive service professionals to excel in their careers and serve their communities with skill, integrity, and lifelong competence."

— Thien Nguyen, Founder, CEO & Chief Academic Officer
Name Century LLC | California ARD License #315124

Institutional Identity

California Century University is a distance education institution operated by Name Century LLC, a California Limited Liability Company licensed under California Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) License #315124. The Academy serves automotive service professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners seeking vocational credentials in automotive technology.

What We Do

• Deliver professional automotive training entirely online through video-based, AI-enhanced curriculum
• Provide assessment-based certification preparation aligned with ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) standards
• Issue verifiable certificates upon successful course completion (≥70% cumulative average)
• Support student success through AI tutoring, instructor discussion boards, and proactive progress monitoring

Who We Serve

• Working automotive technicians seeking to formalize or upgrade skills
• Career changers entering the automotive service profession
• Shop owners and service advisors seeking operational knowledge
• Students preparing for ASE certification examinations

Commitment to Quality

California Century University designs and operates its educational programs in alignment with the quality standards established by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), 18th Edition (effective January 1, 2025). This institution is not DEAC-accredited. DEAC standards are referenced as an internal quality benchmark to ensure our programs meet nationally recognized distance education quality requirements.

Mission Review

The institutional mission is reviewed annually by the Chief Academic Officer and shared with faculty, staff, and the Advisory Council. The mission was last reviewed and affirmed: June 2026.