Automotive Dealership TCR A2P 10DLC TCPA Compliance Certification

Comprehensive compliance training specifically designed for automotive dealership professionals navigating A2P 10DLC messaging requirements. Covers TCR brand registration, campaign setup, TCPA consent requirements, multi-department coordination (sales, service, BDC), inventory alerts, lead aggregator consent management, seasonal volume considerations, and OEM franchise requirements.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 14h 15m
Modules: 13

What You'll Learn

Course Curriculum

13 modules • 14h 15m total

Module 1 - Introduction: Why Compliance Matters

Understanding the regulatory landscape for automotive dealership text messaging - A2P vs P2P messaging, the four pillars of compliance (FCC/TCPA, Carriers, TCR, State Laws), penalty calculations, and why dealerships face HIGH industry risk profile.

⏱ 1h 📚 Theory

Module 2 - TCR Brand Registration

Complete guide to registering your dealership with The Campaign Registry (TCR) - EIN requirements, vetting tiers (Standard vs External), trust scores, throughput rates, and dealer group considerations.

⏱ 1h 15m 📚 Practical

Module 3 - TCR Campaign Registration

Setting up TCR campaigns for automotive messaging - use case selection (Customer Care vs Marketing vs Mixed), campaign descriptions, sample messages, multi-department considerations, and inventory alert configurations.

⏱ 1h 30m 📚 Practical

Module 4 - TCPA Consent Requirements

Understanding TCPA consent requirements for automotive messaging - prior express consent vs written consent, the one-to-one consent rule (January 2025), lead aggregator consent management, and 4+ year retention requirements.

⏱ 1h 15m 📚 Theory

Module 5 - Opt-Out Processing

Managing STOP requests and opt-outs for automotive messaging - required keywords (STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT), processing timelines, confirmation messages, cross-department suppression coordination, and DMS integration.

⏱ 45 min 📚 Practical

Module 6 - Message Content Compliance

Creating compliant automotive text messages - required disclosures, prohibited content (SHAFT categories), character limits, link handling, inventory alerts, service reminders, and sales follow-up content guidelines.

⏱ 1h 📚 Practical

Module 7 - Message Classification

Classifying automotive messages as transactional vs marketing - service appointment reminders, recall notices, inventory availability, trade-in offers, and understanding the revenue-generating language test.

⏱ 1h 📚 Case study

Module 8 - Vendor Management

Managing SMS platform vendors and lead generators for dealerships - CRM/DMS integration requirements, third-party lead source verification, OEM messaging platform compliance, and liability allocation.

⏱ 45 min 📚 Practical

Module 9 - Monitoring & Auditing

Ongoing compliance monitoring for automotive messaging programs - audit schedules, consent verification, message review procedures, seasonal volume spike management, and documentation requirements.

⏱ 45 min 📚 Practical

Module 10 - Building Your Compliance Program

Creating a comprehensive TCPA compliance program for your dealership - governance structure, required policies, staff training requirements (sales, BDC, service), and technology systems integration.

⏱ 1h 15m 📚 Practical

Module 11 - Multi-Location & Dealer Group Management

Compliance considerations for multi-location dealerships and dealer groups - centralized vs decentralized campaign management, brand consistency, cross-location opt-out synchronization, and group-level reporting.

⏱ 1h 📚 Practical

Module 12 - Future of Automotive Messaging Compliance

Emerging trends and future considerations for automotive messaging - AI and chatbot compliance, RCS messaging, evolving FCC regulations, state-level legislation, and preparing for regulatory changes.

⏱ 45 min 📚 Theory

Module 13 - Automotive Certification Exam

Comprehensive 75-question certification exam covering all 12 modules of the Automotive Dealership TCR A2P 10DLC TCPA Compliance Training. Question distribution: 15 TCR Registration, 20 TCPA Consent, 15 Message Compliance, 15 Automotive Application, 10 Program Management. 90% pass required (68/75), 120 minute time limit.

⏱ 2h 📚 Assessment

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Course Features

  • ✓ Self-paced learning
  • ✓ 13 comprehensive modules
  • ✓ Interactive quizzes & assessments
  • ✓ Professional certification
  • ✓ Downloadable resources
  • ✓ Lifetime access