History
MMI has grown from a small regional training center to a manufacturer‑endorsed educational institution. The Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, founded in 1973, and the Marine Mechanics Institute, founded in 1991, began as divisions of Clinton Technical Institute, which had been owned and operated by The Clinton Harley Corporation since 1977. In 1979, MMI was accredited by the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools, now known as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
In 1997, The Clinton Harley Corporation became a subsidiary of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., as the result of a merger between the two schools. In 2003, UTI became a public company through a successful initial public offering of its common stock.
In 2005, The Clinton Harley Corporation changed its name to Universal Technical Institute of Phoenix, Inc. It remains a subsidiary of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. The school’s official name is Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle and Marine Mechanics Institute Divisions
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
In 1983, an agreement was signed with the Harley‑Davidson Motor Company to provide dealer training and entry‑level technicians through MMI’s Harley‑Davidson Late‑Model training courses.
In 1984, MMI published “The Complete Guide to Motorcycle Mechanics.”
In 1986, the MMI training facility opened in Orlando, Florida. Also, it received formal endorsement from American Honda and began training Honda‑specific, entry‑level technicians through the HonTech training courses.
In 1989, MMI received formal endorsement from Yamaha Motor Corporation., U.S.A., and began providing dealer training and entry‑level technicians through the YamaPro® training courses. Also, MMI received formal endorsement from American Suzuki to provide dealer training and entry‑level technicians through the FAST training courses. And MMI received formal endorsement from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. In
1994, MMI published the second edition of “The Complete Guide to Motorcycle Mechanics.”
In 1997, MMI began the K‑Tech Specialist Program with support from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. In 1999, MMI in Orlando began its first K‑Tech specialist class with support from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
In 2001, the Orlando campus began its HonTech training with support from American Honda Motor Corp.
In 2002, the Orlando campus began its first YamaPro® class with support from Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
In 2006, the Phoenix campus began its BMW Motorrad training with support from BMW Motorrad USA.
In 2009, the Orlando campus began its BMW Motorrad training with support from BMW Motorrad USA.
Marine Mechanics Institute
In 1991, MMI began its first outboard marine class in Orlando.
In 1994, MMI received formal endorsement from American Suzuki Marine.
In 1995, MMI began sterndrive training. Also, it began formal dealer training for Bombardier Inc./Sea‑Doo jet boat.
In 1998, MMI became an authorized training center for Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc. In
1999, MMI began dealer training for Mercury Marine, Mercury Outboard and MerCruiser products. Also, it began dealer training on Honda Marine products for American Honda Motor Corp.
In 2000, MMI began dealer training on Volvo Penta marine products for Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc. Also, it received formal endorsement from Mercury Marine and began its first MercTech class.
In 2016, MMI began offering Marine students the opportunity to pursue and achieve provisional certification as factory‑certified technicians for Mercury Marine outboard products.