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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
Coronavirus: our events and training
Following government advice, we will have to consider postponing face-to-face training and networking events planned for March and April. We will look to rearrange these soon.
In the interim, wherever possible, learning events will take place online. If you are self-isolating, or lesson cancellations mean your diary is quieter than normal, now is a great time to do some CPD. We have a wide range of short courses, webinars and longer courses leading to nationally recognised qualifications available here on DIA Academy.
Contact the training team if you’re unsure about the status of an upcoming event or training session, or to discuss your training requirements in general.
Be assured that the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, clients, office visitors, and delegates at our events is absolutely paramount.
We continue to follow Government and Public Health England guidance to ensure we are taking the necessary precautions. If the situation changes and further events are cancelled, we will, of course, inform you as quickly as possible.
If you have any queries, please do contact us at help@driving.org and we’ll be happy to help.
For our coronavirus guidance for trainers or any updates on how it impacts our services please click here.
FREE training events and webinars
Free Risk Assessment – assessing and managing the risks of on-road training
Join us for this week’s webinar looking at how to carry how risk assessments for driver and rider training in the context COVID-19, and for training in general.
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
First Aid Awareness
This course is designed to give you a basic overview of first aid essentials. It will cover situations that you as a driver or rider trainer may encounter out on the road, during your lessons and in your personal lives.
Drink and Drug Awareness
The course will cover the reasons people misuse alcohol and drugs, the effect they have on the body, and a brief overview of the relevant legislation, penalties and licence endorsements. It also covers signs to look out for with your students.
Drivers with Diverse Needs & Neurodiversity
This online course looks at the problems students with diverse needs or a neurodiversity condition face when learning to drive. The course will introduce you to common disabilities and conditions, some of which may be hidden, and discusses how to overcome them.
On road and training events
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Out of stockDrink & 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
£125.00Add 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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Out of stockDrivers 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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Out of stockStandards 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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Out of stockApplied 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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Out of stockNeurodiversity
£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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Out of stockDiamond Fleet Course
£799.00Ticket DetailEnhance your skills and knowledge as an ADI, diversify your business and add more variety to your career as a driver trainer. Our Fleet course will equip you with all you need to apply for your DVSA Fleet Licence.
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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.