Develop your skills. Help others achieve.
Driving instructor training in Nottingham.
Helping someone understand, build confidence and achieve their goals takes effective teaching. Develop those skills with structured, one-to-one training, whether you’re starting your ADI qualification or looking for support at your next stage.
ORDIT-registered trainer · Grade A driving instructor
Build the skills to teach.
A training journey shaped around your current stage.
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Understand
Knowledge and preparation
Explore the role and qualification process.
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Develop
Driving ability
Refine your judgement, awareness and control.
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Teach
Instructional skills
Help pupils understand and make progress.
Already looking at training providers?
Conflicting advice? Get clear answers before you commit.
Comparing instructor-training courses can be confusing. Headline prices, earnings figures and promises of quick qualification don’t always explain what you’ll receive. You deserve to understand the training, the costs and who will actually be teaching you.
Honesty and integrity come first.
We’ll explain what we offer, what costs extra and what we cannot promise. Ask difficult questions, compare your options and take time to decide. Your training should begin with an informed choice.
You’re investing in a career, not simply buying a course.
Becoming a fully qualified driving instructor can open the door to a long-term career with good earning potential. The value of your training lies in how well it prepares you for qualification and the work beyond it. A course that appears cheap can become an expensive mistake if it leaves you underprepared, paying for substantial extra training or abandoning your goal before qualifying.
Know your actual trainer
Your instructor training is with Jon Shaw, a Grade A instructor and ORDIT-registered trainer. You can discuss your needs with the person delivering your training before you commit.
Compare what the price includes
A low headline price alone doesn’t tell you the value of a course. Check the practical training allocation, whether sessions are individual or shared, and the costs of additional training, materials and car use. We’ll explain our package clearly.
Understand the support available
Ask how sessions are arranged, how feedback is given and what happens if you need further development. We’ll agree training priorities with you and discuss gaps in your skills as they arise.
Keep earnings claims in perspective
Lesson income is not the same as take-home pay. Vehicle costs, insurance, travel, unpaid time and local demand all affect your business. We’ll discuss the practical realities without promising an income.
Be realistic about qualification
Progress depends on developing the required skills and passing the assessments. Part 2 and Part 3 test availability can also extend the process. We don’t guarantee a pass or a fixed qualification date.
Keep control of your future
There is no tie-in contract or requirement to work with us after qualification. You choose your next step, and we have support available if your aim is to establish yourself independently.
Check the commitment beyond the training price.
Before accepting discounted training linked to a franchise, check the minimum term, ongoing fees, notice requirements and early-exit conditions. A long-term agreement can involve substantial costs and be difficult or expensive to leave. Consider the total commitment, not just the initial saving.
Our training does not require you to enter a long-term franchise agreement or stay with us after qualification. Your future working arrangements remain your choice.
Already paid for training elsewhere and unsure where you stand? Tell us about your experience, current stage and any assessment feedback. We’ll discuss whether our support would be suitable.
Ask your questionsFull instructor-training programme
Know what’s included. Plan your investment.
Your course includes theory app support and 50 hours of one-to-one practical training: 10 hours for Part 2 and 40 hours for Part 3. Choose the payment option that suits you.
Pay upfront
£2,250
A single payment for the full training programme.
Spread your payments
4 × £565
Four instalments. Total payable: £2,260. Instalment timings are agreed before training begins.
Flexible sessions agreed around your availability and development needs. No franchise tie-in or requirement to stay with us after qualification.
Included in your course
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Part 1 — theory app support App support to help you prepare for the theory stage of your qualification.
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Part 2 — 10 hours of training One-to-one practical training to develop your driving ability, awareness and judgement.
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Part 3 — 40 hours of training One-to-one training focused on lesson planning, risk management and teaching and learning skills.
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Trainer’s car for Part 3 training Use of the trainer’s car during your included Part 3 training sessions.
Further support when you need it
Trainee-licence support: £45 per hour. If you choose the trainee-licence route, support is available on a pay-as-you-go basis and is charged separately from the course.
Additional Part 3 training: £45 per hour. Training beyond the included 40 hours is available on a pay-as-you-go basis if needed.
Separate DVSA fees
These fees are payable to DVSA and are not included in the training price.
- Part 1 — theory test
- £81
- Part 2 — driving ability test
- £111
- Part 3 — instructional ability test
- £111
- Trainee driving instructor licence Optional, if you choose this route and meet the requirements.
- £140
- First ADI registration Payable when joining the register after qualification.
- £300
The three tests total £303 for one attempt at each stage. A further test attempt requires another payment of the relevant test fee.
Fees checked October 2026. See current DVSA fees on GOV.UK for updates.
Materials and car arrangements
Other study materials are purchased separately. These can also serve as useful resources beyond qualification, as you develop your work as an instructor.
You would normally use your own suitable car for Part 2 training and for your Part 2 and Part 3 tests. If you need to use the trainer’s car for these, additional hire is £40 per hour, subject to agreement and availability.
Flexible training. Freedom to choose.
Train around your life. Choose your own future.
Becoming a driving instructor doesn’t have to mean fitting your life around a rigid training timetable. We’ll discuss your work, family commitments and availability, then agree sessions that support steady progress.
No contract tying you in. No requirement to stay with us after qualification.
Talk through your optionsSession lengths that work for you
There’s no requirement to commit to five-hour training days. Session length and frequency are agreed around your needs, availability and the skills you’re developing.
Training without a tie-in contract
Choose us for the quality of your training. You’re free to decide how you want to work after qualifying, without an obligation to join us or remain with us.
Support for an independent start
If your goal is to work independently, we have support in place to help you take that next step. We’ll explain the options so you can plan beyond qualification as well as prepare for your tests.
Your instructor trainer
Practical experience. A foundation in education.
Train with Jon Shaw, a Grade A driving instructor and ORDIT-registered instructor trainer. His background combines extensive experience teaching learner drivers with professional qualifications in driver education, teaching and assessment.
With thousands of learner driving-test passes behind him, Jon draws on everyday teaching experience to help you connect your training with the decisions you’ll make during real lessons.
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ORDIT registered
Registered on the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training.
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Grade A instructor · Fleet registered
A background in learner instruction and the development of qualified drivers.
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Diploma in Driver Education
Professional study supporting the planning and delivery of driver education.
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Education, training and assessment qualifications
Awards in Education and Training and QCF assessment, supporting a structured approach to developing and reviewing your skills.
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DIAmond Elite Driver pass
An additional achievement in advanced driving.
A trainee’s experience
Developing teaching skills. Building confidence.
Read how Yasir describes his Part 3 training, from the structure of the sessions to applying what he learned during lessons.
Read more instructor-training reviews on YellJon has been an excellent ADI Part 3 trainer. His input has been viable in learning the skills required to pass the exam.
The training was well structured and easy to follow with sessions linked to DVSA standards. I felt much more confident delivering lessons even before passing the exam. I passed the Part 3 in my first attempt and will highly recommend training with Jonathan to become a driving instructor.
Nottingham and beyond
Discuss your location. Agree your training arrangements.
Based in Nottingham or travelling from a nearby area? Tell us where you’re coming from and when you’re available so we can discuss a suitable meeting point.
Practical training locations are agreed around the skills being developed and the purpose of the session. We also have instructor-training pages for Mansfield and Worksop.
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Instructor training in Mansfield
Explore training support if you’re based in Mansfield or the surrounding area.
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Instructor training in Worksop
Find out about instructor training if you’re based in Worksop or nearby.
Before you get started
Your questions. A clearer next step.
A few practical answers about instructor training in Nottingham. If your circumstances are different, tell us what you need.
Can I train alongside my current job?
Yes. We’ll discuss your commitments and agree suitable session lengths and frequency, subject to availability. You don’t have to commit to five-hour training days.
Do I have to work with you after qualifying?
No. There is no tie-in contract or requirement to stay with us after qualification. If you want to work independently, we can also explain the support available to help you get started.
Can you help if I’ve already started training?
Yes. Tell us your current stage, previous training and any assessment feedback. We offer PDI rescue training and standalone Part 3 training so you can discuss focused support.
How long will it take to qualify?
This depends on your experience, training frequency, practice and progress, as well as DVSA test availability. Part 2 and Part 3 delays can extend the process, so we cannot promise a fixed qualification date.
Are test fees included in the programme price?
No. DVSA test fees are separate. You should also budget for study materials and any applicable trainee-licence, registration or additional car-hire costs. We’ll explain the programme and additional expenses before you commit.
Do you train qualified instructors too?
Yes. We offer standards check training for qualified ADIs who want to review their lesson delivery and prepare for assessment.
Your next step starts with a conversation
Let’s discuss your instructor training.
Tell us where you’re based, your current stage and when you’re available. If you’ve already started training, include any test bookings or assessment feedback so we can discuss suitable support.