This program is 2.5 days, including the course and exam.

This train-the-trainer course is for professionals responsible for the development and implementation of professional driver training programs. Students learn teaching skills and their practical application. In addition, students will have the opportunity to present their own lesson plans with critique following.  

The course is 2 days, followed by the certification exam given the morning after day 2.

The 2-day course earns 1.0 CEU and 2 renewal points.

Course timeframes are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  The exam day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends by Noon.

Want to become a Certified Driver Trainer (CDT)?

The course below is applicable toward NATMI’s nationally recognized, university accredited Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) program.  Taking the course is the first step toward earning a credential that will help you become a more competent professional, earn industry recognition and credibility in court testimony.   If you have the job experience, you can pay one lump sum that covers all fees for certification, and complete the process within a 60-day time frame – or less.

This is a 2-day course for 1.0 CEUs and 2 renewal points. It is the only required course for the Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) designation.

Instructional Skills Course Benefits:

• Understand the four-step teaching/learning process.
• Understand how adults learn so that you can provide the most effective training delivery.
• Learn how to develop effective lesson plans.
• Learn the characteristics of a good instructor and how to incorporate them into your own teaching.
• Learn how to effectively prepare for a presentation.
• Identify and develop the skills necessary to become a dynamic speaker and effective educator.
• Teach your own lesson and receive a supportive and constructive evaluation of your presentation.
• Learn to develop and conduct in-house training programs, as well as effective on-the-job training.
• Integrate the skills developed in this course with your daily supervision responsibilities

Course Description

The following topics are covered:

• The Instructional Process - Phases of the teaching-learning process.
• Principles of Learning - Effective training based upon motivation, participation, knowledge of results and reinforcement.
• How to Prepare Performance Objectives - Determining desired results for specific learning experiences.
• Teaching Assignments & Instructor Demonstration - Teaching topics for class presentation; instructor demonstration of a teaching topic.
• Evaluation of Training Effectiveness - How to analyze performance.
• Lesson Plans - Components; development; importance.
• Instructional Techniques - Selecting and using instructional techniques and aids.
• The Role of the Trainer - Tools for efficient administration.
• Practice Teaching - Presenting your own lesson & critique.
• Organization of an Effective Training Program - Developing the company training program; how to evaluate results.

This course is 2 days for 1.0 CEUs.

How to Become Certified

Certification Category: CDT

Course requirement: Essential Instructional Skills for Professional Driver Trainers

Certification Exam: Certification examination taken immediately following course

On your own, following the course: Submit certification application within 60 days of classroom training and exam

Job Experience Required

2 years in driver training

Course timeframes are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  The exam day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends by Noon.

• Training Hours: 16.00