Professional development for driver and rider trainers

Drive up your professional skills and knowledge

DIA Academy is the leading provider of learning and development for driving and motorcycle instructors, designed to build your confidence and strengthen your practice.

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  • Online and in person
  • Built for every career stage

Advance Your Driver and Rider Training Skills

Access expert-led courses, training sessions, workshops and in-vehicle learning designed specifically for Driver and Rider Trainers at every stage of their career. Build your skills, grow your business, and fit your professional development around your schedule.

Advance Your Skills, Your Way

Access expert-led courses, training sessions, workshops and in-vehicle learning designed specifically for Driver and Rider Trainers at every stage of their career. Build your skills, grow your business, and fit your professional development around your schedule.

Advance Your Skills, Your Way

Access expert-led courses, training sessions, workshops and in-vehicle learning designed specifically for Driver and Rider Trainers at every stage of their career. Build your skills, grow your business, and fit your professional development around your schedule.

Standards Check Training

Get fully prepared to pass your DVSA Standards Check with confidence.

Get Prepared
  • Standards Check refreshers
  • One to one coaching
  • Mock Standards Checks
  • Grade recovery support

PDI Training and Qualification

Everything you need to qualify and launch your career as a Driver Trainer.

Start your learning journey
  • ADI qualification courses
  • Part 1 theory preparation
  • Part 2 driving ability training
  • Part 3 instructional ability training

Specialist and Advanced Skills

Expand your services and stand out with specialist qualifications.

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  • Fleet training
  • Eco driving
  • Driver assessments
  • Instructor development
  • Commercial and business skills

Rider and Motorcycle Trainer Courses

Training and development for motorcycle instructors and rider coaches.

Take the Next Step
  • Instructor development for riders
  • CBT related courses
  • Teaching techniques for motorcycle training
  • Advanced riding standards

Free Resources

Quick access to practical materials you can use straight away, whether you are qualifying or already on the register.

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  • Webinars and sample content
  • Downloadable guides and checklists
  • Teaching tips and lesson ideas
  • DVSA updates and explainers

Who are DIA Academy

Professional training for Driver and Rider Trainers, backed by the Driving Instructors Association.

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Angela
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Wendy
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Shona
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Zia
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Bill
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Graham
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Dharmesh
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Alison
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking for that extra bit of help that isn’t obtainable when sat behind the wheel.”
Chris
“The session was very informative, well presented and time was available to ask all of our questions.”
Claire
“Full of great information… Definitely would recommend for anyone who wants to understand more on risk management.”
Paul
“I’ve been an instructor for 20yrs now but still learning new things… I will certainly join another one of your courses.”
Sarah
“Something within me changed. I started to have belief, but I also started to be calmer.”
Stacey
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Rob
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Sarah
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Steve