PDI Instructor Development Sessions – ADI Part 3 Training

Classroom-Based Development Sessions for PDIs

Professional instructor training designed to help PDIs understand how structured driving lessons are planned, delivered, and developed in preparation for the ADI Part 3 test.

Each session focuses on one specific area of instructor development, allowing PDIs to build their knowledge step-by-step.

Ready to get started? Contact us today to learn more about our instructor training!

Individual Sessions Available:

• Lesson Planning

• Risk Management

• Teaching & Learning Strategies

• Smart Questioning

• Professional Feedback

• Brief & De-Brief

• The Examiner’s Lens

Each topic is delivered as a separate classroom training session.

Greater Manchester

Small Groups – Maximum 8–10 PDIs

1.5 Hour Sessions

£30 per session

Choose the session you need and book your place below.

Each session focuses on understanding the instructional skills assessed during the ADI Part 3 test.

Why These Sessions Matter

Many PDIs believe that improving as an instructor simply means more time teaching in the car.

However, the ADI Part 3 test does not assess how well you drive.

It assesses how effectively you teach.

Examiners look for clear evidence that an instructor can:

• structure a lesson professionally

• identify real pupil learning needs

• manage and share risk effectively

• use questioning to develop pupil thinking

• demonstrate measurable learning progress

These sessions are designed to help PDIs develop a clearer understanding of the instructional skills required to pass Part 3 and deliver professional driving lessons.

Classroom-Based Instructor Development

Our instructor development sessions are delivered face-to-face in a classroom environment, allowing PDIs to properly understand how professional instruction works.

Each session includes:

• real lesson examples

• discussion of instructional principles

• practical teaching scenarios

• opportunity to ask questions

• clear explanation of professional teaching techniques

This approach helps PDIs develop confidence, understanding, and structured teaching ability.

Small Group Interactive Training

To maintain a high standard of learning, sessions are limited to 8–10 PDIs only.

Small groups allow:

• greater interaction

• deeper understanding

• clearer explanations

• discussion of real teaching situations

This creates a professional learning environment where PDIs can develop their instructional skills more effectively.

Female-Only Instructor Training Sessions

We also offer female-only instructor development sessions for PDIs who prefer learning in a dedicated environment.

These sessions follow the same structured programme and are delivered in small groups.

Instructor Development Session Topics

Lesson Planning

Understanding how professional instructors structure lessons that develop clear learning goals and measurable progress.

Risk Management

Professional instructors must manage risk while still allowing pupils to develop independence.

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Effective instructors adapt their teaching approach to match the pupil’s ability, understanding and learning style.

Smart Questioning

Professional instructors use questioning to develop pupil thinking, awareness and understanding.

Professional Feedback

Feedback helps pupils understand their performance and improve safely.

Brief & De-Brief

Professional lessons begin with a clear brief and end with a structured de-brief that helps pupils understand lesson goals, reflect on performance and progress safely.

The Examiner’s Lens

An advanced session exploring how lessons are viewed from the examiner’s perspective and how instructors can demonstrate professional competence during assessment.

Upcoming Sessions

Below you will find a list of available instructor development sessions and upcoming dates.

Select the session you wish to attend and book your place online.

Places are limited to 8–10 PDIs per session, so early booking is recommended.

Session Details

Who These Sessions Are For

These instructor development sessions are designed for:

• PDIs preparing for the ADI Part 3 test

• PDIs who want a clearer understanding of professional lesson structure

• Trainee instructors who want to develop stronger teaching confidence

• PDIs who want to improve their instructional skills beyond in-car practice

The focus of these sessions is to help PDIs understand how professional instruction works and how structured lessons support safer, more independent drivers.