DIA Professional Qualifications

Further your career as a Professional Driving Instructor.
The DIA offers a structured path to advance your career as a driving instructor from the Dip. DI examination to the DIAmond Advanced Examiner qualification.

The exams and qualifications are held in conjuction with Middlesex University and the DfT.

Holders of these qualifications stand a better chance of gaining work. They are also able to offer their clients further training beyond the basic driving test.

Diploma in Driving Instruction (Dip. DI)
The Diploma in Driving Instruction is awarded by The Driving Instructor's Association (DIA) is the largest independent association for professional driving instructors. The primary aim of the DIA is to raise the standard of driver education in the interests of road safety. In order to fulfil this aim, the DIA believes that it is imperative to develop a professional qualification for driving instruction.

Therefore the DIA, at Middlesex University, has developed the Diploma in Driving Instruction to provide a valid professional qualification for driving instructors. The Diploma will be awarded to those who posses, and demonstrate their professional skills by achieving the required standard to gain the Diploma. While the overall aim of the introduction of this professional qualification is to improve road safety standards, it is clear that the Diploma will enhance the status and professional standing of driving instruction.

Possession of the Diploma in Driving Instruction by instructors will enable the public to identify those driving instructors who have proved their professional competence. This will not only benefit those driving instructors in their business activities, but also should improve their future career prospects.

Those driving instructors who are successful in gaining the Diploma will be eligible to take advantage of the benefits of the DIA's special professional services for Diploma holders.

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