Bowax Academy: frequently asked questions
Answers for participants who plan to travel to Türkiye for hands-on car care training at Bowax Academy in Gebze, Kocaeli: courses and duration, fees and payment, visa invitation letter, accommodation, travel, the certificate and what happens after training.
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About Bowax Academy and its location
What Bowax Academy is, where it is and how the training is delivered.
What is Bowax Academy?
Bowax Academy is a professional automotive care training academy in Gebze (Kocaeli), Türkiye. It provides hands-on, real-vehicle training in paint protection film (PPF), window film, polishing and paint correction, color-change vinyl wrapping, paintless dent repair (PDR), and trim removal and reinstallation — along with a job-guaranteed career program, a training program for women and post-training support.
Where is Bowax Academy? Is it in Istanbul?
Bowax Academy is in Gebze, in the province of Kocaeli, Türkiye: Sultan Orhan, Yeni Bağdat Cd. No:526, 41400 Gebze/Kocaeli. Gebze is close to the Asian side of Istanbul, but the Academy is not in Istanbul. All courses are delivered at this single training center; there are no branches in other cities or countries.
Do you offer online or distance training?
No. Bowax Academy does not offer online, distance or hybrid training. All courses are delivered face to face at the training center in Gebze, and around 90% of the time is hands-on practice on real vehicles.
Who delivers the training?
The training method and technical standards are led by Lokman İn, the founder of Bowax and Bowax Academy. Day-to-day practice is followed by specialist practitioner instructors who work on real customer vehicles in Bowax application centers: they check your work next to you, show mistakes as they happen and have you repeat the step.
Courses, duration and schedule
Which courses are available, how long they take and who can attend.
Which courses does Bowax Academy offer?
Six hands-on courses: paint protection film (PPF) installation, window film, polishing and paint correction, color-change vinyl wrapping, paintless dent repair (PDR), and trim removal and reinstallation. Ceramic coating and interior detailing are not separate courses; they are taught within the polishing and paint correction course.
How long are the courses and what are the training hours?
Five courses take 1 week (6 days); the paintless dent repair course takes 2 weeks (12 days). Training runs Monday to Saturday, 09:00–18:00, full time; there is no training on Sunday. A new class starts every Monday for every course, so you do not need to wait for a fixed term.
How many participants are in a class?
Classes are limited to 3 participants, so that every participant works on the vehicle and the instructor can follow each person's work.
Do I need previous experience? Is there an age limit?
No previous experience is required; all six courses start from the basics, and professionals who want to improve their technique join the same programs. The minimum age is 15; participants aged 15–17 need the consent of a parent or legal guardian. There is no upper age limit.
Do I need to bring a car, tools or materials?
No. Practice is done on the Academy's own training vehicles and vehicle parts, under instructor supervision, and participants' own cars are not used. The Academy provides the products and equipment used in training, work clothing and lunch. Equipment is used during the training and is not given to participants afterwards.
Can I take more than one course in a single trip?
Yes. You can take one course, several back to back, or all of them. Because every course starts a new class each Monday, you can plan a second course for the following week; for example, PPF and window film take two weeks in total.
What language is the training delivered in?
The Academy is a single training center in Gebze, Kocaeli. If Turkish is not your first language, please contact the training team before you apply to discuss your language needs.
Fees, payment and cancellation
List prices, what the fee includes, how to pay and what happens if you cancel.
| Course | Duration | List price | Women participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Protection Film (PPF) Training | 6 days | TRY 60,000 | TRY 15,000 |
| Window Film Training | 6 days | TRY 60,000 | TRY 15,000 |
| Polishing and Paint Correction Training | 6 days | TRY 50,000 | TRY 10,000 |
| Color-Change Vinyl Wrap Training | 6 days | TRY 60,000 | TRY 15,000 |
| Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Training | 12 days | TRY 75,000 | TRY 25,000 |
| Trim Removal and Reinstallation Training | 6 days | TRY 60,000 | TRY 15,000 |
How much do the courses cost?
List prices: Paint Protection Film (PPF) Training TRY 60,000; Window Film Training TRY 60,000; Polishing and Paint Correction Training TRY 50,000; Color-Change Vinyl Wrap Training TRY 60,000; Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Training TRY 75,000; Trim Removal and Reinstallation Training TRY 60,000. List prices include VAT. The fee covers the whole course, not a single day or week. Prices are set in Turkish lira (TRY).
What is included in the course fee?
The fee includes the products and equipment used in training, work clothing, lunch on training days and the certificate. Participants of the standard programs who come from another city or country can also use free, optional accommodation during their training. Travel, breakfast, dinner and personal expenses are not included.
How can I pay? Are installments available?
Fees can be paid by credit card, either in a single payment or in installments; the installment options available for your card are shown on the payment page before you pay. If you plan to pay with a card issued outside Türkiye or by bank transfer, please confirm the payment method with the training team before you register. Payments are made only to the company's account; you will not be asked to pay into a personal account. Your place is confirmed once payment has been made.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Cancellation requests must be made in writing. A written cancellation made at least 7 days before the course start date is considered for a refund; as a rule, cancellations made less than 7 days before the start are not refunded, and no refund is made if you leave after the course has started. If you have a valid, accepted reason, a refund, a make-up or a postponement may be possible after review by the Academy.
Is the training free for women?
Women take the same courses with the same content, duration and practical standard — without a training fee. Women participants pay only an operational service and usage fee of TRY 10,000–25,000, depending on the course, which covers materials, equipment, work clothing and meals. There is no separate quota for women: classes have 3 places and a whole class can be women. Accommodation is not provided within this program.
Coming from abroad: visa, registration, accommodation, travel
Practical questions for participants travelling to Türkiye for training.
Can participants from other countries attend?
Yes. Participants from 17+ countries have trained at Bowax Academy. The course content, duration and fees are the same for all participants.
Do you provide an invitation letter for a visa application?
Yes. Once your registration is completed, the Academy prepares an invitation letter that you can use in your visa application. Visa decisions are made by the Turkish authorities; the Academy cannot guarantee that a visa will be issued, so please check the requirements for your nationality before you book travel.
How do I register from abroad?
The online registration form verifies a Turkish mobile number by SMS, so participants abroad should register through the training team: send a WhatsApp message to +90 850 307 1964 or an email to info@bowax.com.tr. Registration can be completed with your passport.
Is accommodation provided? What is it like?
Participants of the standard programs who travel from other cities or countries can use free, optional accommodation during their training. It is shared, dormitory-style accommodation (not a hotel), with rooms generally for 3–4 people; using it or not does not change the training fee. Accommodation is not provided within the Women-Focused Training Program. The accommodation is on the Bowax Academy campus. For a course starting on Monday you can check in on Sunday and, if needed, stay on Saturday night after the course ends and leave on Sunday. Lunch is provided on training days; breakfast and dinner are not provided in the accommodation. Please bring your own bed linen and personal care items.
How do I get to Bowax Academy? Is there an airport transfer?
The Academy is at Sultan Orhan, Yeni Bağdat Cd. No:526, 41400 Gebze/Kocaeli. Gebze can be reached by the Marmaray suburban rail line (Gebze station), by high-speed train (YHT, Gebze stop), by intercity bus, or by road from the Asian side of Istanbul. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). There is no shuttle or pick-up service from the airport, station or bus terminal; participants travel to the center on their own and are welcomed on site.
What should I bring on the first day?
Your passport or ID, spare clothes and work shoes. Work clothing and all products and equipment used in training are provided by the Academy. If you will stay in the Academy accommodation, also bring bed linen and personal care items.
Certificate
What the Bowax Academy certificate is, and what it is not.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a separate Bowax Academy certificate for each course attended. There is no formal exam or pass/fail grade; the condition is full attendance. The printed certificate is handed over when the course is completed, and a digital record is added to your account in the Bowax Academy Student Portal.
Is the certificate government-approved or recognized in other countries?
No. It is a training certificate issued by Bowax Academy. It is not a Turkish state document, not a Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK) certificate and not a Ministry of National Education certificate, and it carries no official equivalence or international accreditation in any other country. Abroad it serves as a document showing which training you completed; how it is evaluated depends on the employer or the relevant authority.
Can I open my own business with this certificate?
The certificate documents your training; it is not a business license. The permits and documents needed to open a detailing or film installation business depend on the rules of the country and city where you will work, so please check them with the local authorities. The training gives you the practical skills needed to work in a shop or to start your own.
Jobs and career
What the Academy does and does not promise about work after training.
Is a job guaranteed after the training?
Not in the standard courses. A job guarantee applies only to the participants of the separate Job-Guaranteed Training Program, under that program's own terms. A separate, structured career program that combines 6 weeks of Academy training (2 weeks polishing, 2 weeks PPF, 2 weeks window film) with a 6–8-week field internship, a theoretical assessment and a practical performance exam — about 12–14 weeks in total. Participants who pass are placed, according to suitable positions and needs, in Bowax Care application centers, Bowax Academy, Bowax affiliates or partner professional centers. Placement comes with a 1-year work commitment. Program fee: TRY 260,000 (TRY 110,000 for women participants).
How much can I earn after the training?
Bowax Academy does not guarantee any income or salary. Earnings vary with the business you work for, the country and city, your experience and the quality of your work. For the Turkish market, the Academy publishes approximate reference ranges (in Turkish) in its Sector and Market Guide; they are reference ranges, not guarantees. The training gives you a professional skill; turning it into employment or your own business depends on your goals and effort.
Is there support after the training?
After training, support continues through the Bowax Academy Student Portal: participants access training content, follow their questions and support requests, and see student and graduate benefits, including product and equipment advantages from partner suppliers.
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