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An online centre of learning in the field of driver and rider education and training
ADI
Approved Driving Instructor
PDI
Potential Driving Instructor
Rider Trainer
Two Wheeled Trainers
Fleet Trainer
Train Occupational Drivers
What would you like to learn today?
Rider Trainer
Two Wheeled Trainers
Fleet Trainer
Train Occupational Drivers
What would you like to learn today?
ADI
Approved Driving Instructor
PDI
Potential Driving Instructor
Rider Trainer
Two Wheeled Trainers
Fleet Trainer
Train Occupational Drivers
FREE training events and webinars
Lockdown update
In this webinar Carly provides an update on what we know so far about the new national lockdown and what it means for driver and rider trainers, as well as reviewing all available financial support.
How we can help the LGV sector
This webinar will be looking at how our industry can help the LGV Sector. We will be joined by Chris Ashley from the Road Haulage Association.
Lockdown update
In this webinar Carly provides an update on what we know so far about the new national lockdown and what it means for driver and rider trainers, as well as reviewing all available financial support.
How we can help the LGV sector
This webinar will be looking at how our industry can help the LGV Sector. We will be joined by Chris Ashley from the Road Haulage Association.
Welcome to the DIA Academy
The home of learning and professional development for driver and rider trainers
As a trainer you recognise the importance of developing your skills and knowledge – especially when you’re passing all that wisdom onto other learners. From the moment you start your training as an instructor, to 20 years plus in the game, there’s always something new we can learn to benefit us as a trainer – and to the benefit of our pupils. DIA Academy has been designed to help trainers fit some crucial professional development (how we like to see CPD!) into their busy lives. With a diverse range of courses and flexible online, classroom, and even in-vehicle training options, you can tailor learning to suit your need – and fit it in with your busy schedule as a trainer
It's time to start driving your professional development forward!
Our latest online training

Equality and Diversity Awareness
It is essential that as driver and rider trainers you have an understanding and awareness of what equality and diversity is. This online course will give you an overview of Equality a Diversity and how it might impact your training and conversations with your students.

Virtual Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a crucial role for anyone working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. This nationally-recognised, distance learning, FAA Level 3 Award qualification offers the tools to identify and protect people at risk of abuse or neglect.
On road and training events
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Virtual classroom – standards check series
£25.00 – £85.00Select optionsThese interactive virtual classroom sessions will focus on Standards Check preparation, lesson planning, risk management and different teaching and learning strategies. The sessions will give you the opportunity to discuss your Standards Check with the DIA’s experienced trainers and your peers.
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Drink & Drug Awareness
£89.00Ticket DetailThis course will give you a better understanding of drink and drugs and the factors you will need to consider as a driver or rider trainer. It will also better equip you to have the difficult conservations with your pupils.
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Diamond 1 hour Training Session
£40.00Add to basketWhether you’re apply for your taxi and private hire licence, or you simply want to develop your driving skills, Diamond can provide one to one in-car training sessions with a trainer local to you
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Diamond Elite Car Test
£125.00£89.00Add to basketRegardless of how much experience you have on the road, it is good to keep developing those skills and boost your driving confidence. Book our Diamond advanced test and take your driving to the next level.
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Diamond Advanced Car Test
£85.00Add to basketYou may have just passed your test, are currently training to be an ADI or have been driving for decades, regardless of how much experience you have on the road, book our Diamond advanced test and take your driving to the next level.
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Diamond Elite Bike Test
£150.00Add to basketTaking the Diamond rider test is the ultimate challenge aimed at professional rider trainers who want to take their riding to the highest level. The test will enable you to become a Diamond examiner or enhance your skills and confidence.
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Drivers with Diverse Needs
£109.00Ticket DetailThis Drivers with Diverse Needs course introduces ADIs to the needs and requirements of those with physical disabilities, as well as specific learning and hearing difficulties when taking up driving.
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Principles of Safeguarding
£145.00Ticket DetailSafeguarding is a crucial role for anyone working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. This nationally-recognised FAA Level 3 Award qualification offers the tools to identify and protect people at risk of abuse or neglect.
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Standards Check Toolkit
£109.00Ticket DetailOur Standards Check Toolkit course has been written to give trainers specific do’s and don’t’s to be aware of during their assessment, this guidance gives a solid basis for a sound approach to driver training and your standards check.
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Applied Coach Approach
£109.00Ticket DetailCoaching is a technique that trainers should use to help deliver more effective training. This course illustrates how coaching principles can be used to help learners identify obstacles to their learning and strategies to overcome them.
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Neurodiversity
£109.00Ticket DetailMany people live with hidden disabilities, this classroom-based workshop aims to equip ADIs with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to confidently train individuals with specific neurological needs.
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Fleet training course
£799.00Book nowOur three-day fleet course is DVSA-accredited and will equip you with all you need to apply for the DVSA register of fleet driver trainers. Enhance your skills and knowledge as an ADI, diversify your business and add more variety to your career as a driver trainer.
The price is £799 or £749 for DIA members.
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Diamond Advanced Bike Test
£88.00Add to basketAs a rider on today’s busy roads it is a good idea to keep developing your skills and boost your rider confidence. Book our Diamond advanced test and take your riding skills to the next level.