ADINJC Training & Continuous Development Courses

Driving Instructor Training Courses

Continuous professional development for driving instructors is essential for your career and student success. By recording your CPD training, you can show the DSA how you and your students benefit from essential courses.

At ADINJC, we help ADIs accelerate their career development with CPD driving instructor training courses delivered online and face-to-face by industry-leading professionals.

Accessing Driving Instructor Training

ADIs are required to complete 20 hours of CPD driving instructor training each year. This highlights your dedication to the industry, enhances career development, and supports your students. CPD training can consist of training courses, meetings and seminars, online webinars, recommended research, and networking events, all of which ADINJC offers its members and which you can access here.

Driving Instructor Workshops

Renowned for their supportive, inclusive and relaxed training environment. Book onto one of ADINJC’s driving instructor development workshops.

Standards Check Workshop

The workshop will leave you feeling more confident and prepared and our expert trainers who are themselves ADIs will be there to help guide and support you throughout the day.

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Mock Test Workshops

Help make your pupil feel more confident & relaxed about the test. Would you take a Standards Check without knowing all about it?

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Continuous personal development is essential for maintaining high standards and keeping your skills current. At ADINJC, we run numerous sessions led by industry experts to help you increase your knowledge and grow your business.

Thomas Stenson-Training

Team Leader

Tom is a Grade A – ADI, who has recently undertaken the new ORDIT assessment and trains ADIs, PDIs and learners at all levels and delivers train the trainer courses. He also has several advanced driving qualifications.

Lynne Barrie

MA Driver Training

Lynne is a Past Chair of the ADINJC, has written books for the industry including Standards Check Success and Come to Coaching as well as articles for Intelligent Instructor. Formerly a teacher she is well known for her enthusiasm to deliver client-centred learning and is now a Grade A having recently scored 51/51 on her standards check.

Charles Moffat

Charles is one of our Deputy Chairs and a practicing ADI training learners and instructors. He is a former Head of Professional Standards, an experienced trainer and expert witness to law enforcement.

Leigh Brookes

Leigh, is a former Police Officer, Response driver trainer, who conducts PDI and Standards Check training as well as delivering “train the trainer” courses across the West Midlands as well as teaching learners at all levels. He has also been involved with several advanced driving groups and has been an Advanced Driving Examiner, as well as extensive advanced driving and training qualifications.

Hosting Driver Instructor Courses

We can deliver CPD training days to your local driving association, group, and school. Ensuring your drivers have access to professional career development. We’ve worked with several groups, from York and Essexs to Mid Powys and Plymouth, liaising with you to create a successful learning experience.

How it works:

  • You provide the venue, and we’ll come to you
  • You provide refreshments for members and trainers
  • You sell tickets to ADIs seeking career development
  • ADINJC experts deliver driving instructor training

Driving Instructors Podcast

The DIPOD podcasts are aimed at driving instructors and are produced by driving instructors. The show has been running since 2007 & It’s a monthly dive into ADI topics, giving continuous professional development (CPD) on teaching methods and advice and interviews.

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Benefits of Continuous Training for ADIs

With endless amendments to road safety, new vehicles, and rules and regulations, it’s important for ADIs to commit to continuous professional development. This will not only improve the student experience but also enhance your career opportunities. Attending regular driving instructor courses provides a lot of advantages, including:

  • Refining your teaching skills and how to support different students
  • Lesson strategies and planning
  • Familiarising yourself with industry updates
  • Safeguarding yourself and your students
  • Trying new ways to attract and retain pupils
  • Developing your sales and marketing skills
  • Improving communication skills
  • Enhancing your status as an ADI

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