Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 91 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) holds a narrow lead over National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC), with both serving as the primary answers for elevator mechanics seeking credentialing on new equipment. When questions turn to collision repair certification, however, I-CAR is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 7
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | continuing education courses on new elevator technologies for union technicians | continuing education courses on new elevator technologies for union technicians | 47% |
| 2 | accredited Certified Elevator Technician credentials for open-shop and non-apprentice mechanics | accredited Certified Elevator Technician credentials for open-shop and non-apprentice mechanics | 43% |
| 3 | credentialing programs focused specifically on automotive collision repair processes | credentialing programs focused specifically on automotive collision repair processes | 35% |
| 4 | proprietary manufacturer training for modernizing and servicing its own elevator machinery | proprietary manufacturer training for modernizing and servicing its own elevator machinery | 34% |
| 5 | testing and certification of individual technical competence across vehicle repair disciplines | testing and certification of individual technical competence across vehicle repair disciplines | 32% |
| 6 | internal certification academies and manufacturer training on modern elevator systems | internal certification academies and manufacturer training on modern elevator systems | 32% |
| 7 | hands-on learning centers covering installation, service, and high-tech elevator modernization | hands-on learning centers covering installation, service, and high-tech elevator modernization | 32% |
| 8 | 19% | ||
| 9 | foundational automotive training programs aligned with professional credentialing requirements | foundational automotive training programs aligned with professional credentialing requirements | 16% |
| 10 | specialized manufacturer training programs for collision repair on electric vehicles | specialized manufacturer training programs for collision repair on electric vehicles | 16% |
| 11 | 16% | ||
| 12 | factory collision certification programs for working on brand-specific vehicle structures | factory collision certification programs for working on brand-specific vehicle structures | 15% |
| 13 | 14% | ||
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | 10% |
Week of Sep 21–27
Widest split: Otis, 23% on ChatGPT Search and 41% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) | 47% | 48% | |
| National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) | 43% | 43% | |
| I-CAR | 36% | 34% | |
| KONE | 26% | 43% | |
| ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) | 30% | 34% | |
| Otis | 23% | 41% | |
| Schindler | 23% | 41% | |
| TK Elevator | 23% | 14% | |
| ASE Education Foundation | 13% | 20% | |
| Tesla | 11% | 23% |
63% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, elevatorworld.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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