Become a Driving Instructor - Driving Instructor Training

Fantastic experience: I had my ADI training Stages 2 and 3 with Kevin and it was an incredibly fulfilling experience. The program provided comprehensive instruction, empowering me with the knowledge and skills needed to become a confident and effective driving instructor. Kevin guided me through every step, ensuring I understood the nuances of teaching safe driving practices. Overall, this training equipped me not only to pass the qualification exams but also to excel in my future career as a driving instructor. I can't thank Kevin enough for never giving up on me, even on the times I wasn't confident enough on myself, his beliefs on my abilities and supportive training made me pass all stages on first attempt.

Fantastic experience: I've been ADI since October of last year and my life has turned upside down, but in a positive way. Thanks to Kevin, who helped me through all the stages, gave me confidence and introduced me to the unknown world. Thank you again

Fantastic experience: Thank you Kevin for your guidance. Passed stage 1. It wouldn't be possible without your guidance and help.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend Kevin enough. I made contact with him back at the start of 2022 about changing career and training as a driving instructor, as I was being made redundant from my job after nearly 20 years. Fast forward 9 months and I'm a fully qualified driving instructor with the help of Kevin. Kevin made everything straight forward and the training was second to none. I look forward to working for an amazing company, Ladybird Driving School and would urge anyone who is thinking of taking up this career, to do so, with Kevin.

Fantastic experience: Earlier this year, once I decided on a career change and what I would most like to do, I contacted Ladybird Driver Instructor Training to help me attain the necessary qualification to become an RSA Approved Driver Instructor. My first contact with Kevin Horgan left me in no doubt I had made the right decision and he reassured me that their training process would suit my situation perfectly. As promised, I received Premium Support and guidance to pass my Stage 1 ADI Theory Test in July. For Stage 2 ADI Driving Test, I completed 12 hours of in-car training with Kevin and following his expert assessment, attention to detail and coaching, I had to learn and adapt to a safer and more controlled way of driving over a period of three weeks. I passed Stage 2 RSA ADI Driving test yesterday on 22-09. A great personal achievement for myself coupled with the improved life-skill for safer driving. Thanks to Kevin & his ADI Training Team. Looking forward to Stage 3 Training next. ~> Wednesday 23rd November update: Six months ago I made contact with Kevin from the one and only Driving Instructor Academy (DIA) and on 23rd November I passed my Stage 3 Final RSA assessment. I am now a qualified ADI. After 39 years working in the Aviation Industry I am now very much looking forward to the new challenges and rewards my new career will bring. I am certain I couldn’t have achieved this without the expert coaching, mentoring and advice afforded by Kevin. His attention to detail, experience and dedication to improving road safety is without question the core value and vision of the training Academy. A special “thank you” to Kevin and Clodagh for all your help and encouragement. In return I will use all I have learned from the training sessions to coach, mentor and advise all my Learner Drivers to reach the highest standards as demonstrated to me over the last 6 months. Keep up the amazing work. Thanks Paul.

Fantastic experience: Kevin’s professional approach along with his endless encouragement were key to my passing stage 3. My first contact with Kevin came after completing the stage 3 training with another driving school. Looking back it seemed like the 16 hours of training had been rushed, at the end I still felt lacking in practical experience and unprepared for the test. From our first chats, Kevin was positive, supportive and straight away put me at ease. He seemed to understand the difficulties I was having and convinced me that we could work on these issues together. It felt like we were working together as a team, and Kevin was genuinely interested in my success. Kevin was patient and explained everything clearly, working through any difficulty I was having, always with kindness, patience and good humour. After just a few lessons, thanks to Kevin’s knowledge and guidance I felt much better prepared for stage 3 and was successful in my attempt. Kevin was easily contactable by whatsapp and he was a pleasure to work with. I would wholeheartedly recommend Kevin and the Ladybird Driving School to anyone. The informative, personal approach they offer will help you succeed in your driving tests and improve your driving skills.

Fantastic experience: Where to start with the amazing experience I had learning from the ladybird training team? From the first phone call with Kevin I knew that it was the right decision to train with them. He was so welcoming and encouraged me from the moment we first chatted right through to the passing of my stage three exam and still to this day he is only a call away if I need advice, he is always willing to help, that is the core of the ladybird training team, they truly care about your development and success!!! Having been made redundant due to covid, after 20 years in aviation, it was time for a new chapter! I’ve always loved teaching and driving so when I saw the opportunity to become an ADI, it was perfect for me. Kevin provided all the information on how to apply and study for my stage 1 exams, for stage 2 we worked on my driving skills , where Kevin picked up on all my bad habits immediately and we got to work on perfecting my driving ability, then it was in to stage 3 where again Kevin was ready with whatever time I needed to get me confident to pass first time! I really can’t thank him enough for all the advice and the skills he has thought me along the way! Little did I realise at the time, that while I was concentrating on passing my exams I was also soaking up all the invaluable tips that Kevin has honed over 30 years of instructing and that I would now use these tips while teaching my own students today! And this is why ladybird training is the only way to go if you want to hit the ground running in your new career as an ADI, the knowledge and expertise you will be privy to with Kevin as your coach, you can’t get anywhere else!! Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to learn from the best!!!

Fantastic experience: Kevin is an absolute pleasure to deal with. He is very experienced and explains everything in great detail. He is very encouraging and puts you at ease from the moment you meet him. He covers all areas of being a driving instructor and explains everything in easy to follow language with practical steps for each stage. I would highly recommend Kevin for training. He is generous with his time and experience. Also thank you to Instructors Maria in Cork and Kate in Dublin who were so generous with their time and gave me great advice for Stage 3. I'm grateful to have found Kevin and to have passed all stages the 1st time. Thanks for everything Kevin.

Fantastic experience: So I had the best of 3 worlds. I started this journey experiencing each stage with a different driving school a bit like a mystery shopper if you like. I had completed my stage 1 & 2 with a driving school, stage 3 with another driving school however felt I lacked the practical experience as 16hrs of my stage 3 was literally done in a office, granted I was provide with great theory but Kevin saved the day. When I approached Ladybird, from the very beginning I instantly sensed a different vibe, the support, encouragement was nothing I had experience with any of the others, there was a genuine interest in my success. Ladybird Driving School are who they are due to Kevin’s easy approach, professionalism, patience, support, good humor, lastly but not least Kevin’s generous time. I would also like to acknowledge Maria, ADI in Cork for her contribution in calming my nerves. Maria without hesitation invited me to sit in on her lessons not once but as many as I needed which I found completely invaluable. It is without a doubt Ladybird met all my requirements. My decision to join the Ladybird Driving School was easy, immediate and without any confusion. I am proud to be a Ladybird and thank you for allowing me to be part of your Team. Looking forward to our journey together.

Fantastic experience: Kevin's training are the best.Without a doubt, without him, I wasn't where I am now . The way he explain everything was clear and straightforward, constructive comments and a very nice atmosphere. I only passed Stage 3 thanks to him !!!!Once again thank so much for everything.

Fantastic experience: I can say I’m now a fully qualified instructor It’s been an amazing journey and I can’t thank enough Nadine and Kevin with all guidance, support and professionalism, not to mention the continuous checking on to see how I’m getting on and continuous training to make sure we will deliver high stand service. They not only helped me with the instructions but also with my confidence. My results in stage 2 and 3 were incredible and I’m so ready to hit the road and start to teach

Fantastic experience: I did my ADI training with Kevin Horgan from ladybird and I can’t credit him enough. He is an excellent teacher. I passed all 3 ADI exams first time thanks to Kevin’s teaching and advice. He tells you exactly what you need to do to prepare for the exams, and so long as you follow his instructions I guarantee you, you will pass. Just like I did. I am delighted with my results and that’s all thanks to kevin, definitely deserves 5 stars

Fantastic experience: I don't even know where to start in trying to explain my complete gratitude and satisfaction to my ADI Instructor Kevin Horgan.. I came to Ireland to try and make a better life for myself but found myself just barely getting by in poor payment hospitality places and never having enough to survive and have any type of standard of living.. I was willing to do anything because Lockdown really broke me... My great friend who is an existing and very successful instructor with Ladybird suggested to me that I could do what she did as we worked together in the same restaurant and I saw her excel and become a brilliant driving instructor with no financial worries any more. I started the study and stage 1 process and passed it first time.. Kevin then trained me for stage 2 and his attention to detail is what I noticed the most. He's so fussy and particular about the smallest of things so I just did exactly what he asked and I passed stage 2 easily with just 2 marks .Stage 3 was my biggest fear as I'm quite reserved and don't like much chat...Kevin told me we get paid to talk so I quickly changed that mentality ... I put my life and soul into this Stage 3 because everything was on the line, Kevin showed me everything , we spent evening after evening outside his house in the car going through the delivery and structure and layout and then I went to practice myself as well...My stage 3 result came in at 98.5%..I can only say this was Kevin's doing as I had no clue about this except the training I got I did exactly as I was told ..The funny thing is that due to the layout of information I was able to step by step go through the lesson plans without any problems.. I will be forever grateful to Kevin and the Ladybird team and Instructors who all helped me.. These people are all about the Pupil and their Ultimate goal of making you succeed.. It's easy to see why success is happening for them because they really are truly individuals who operate with integrity, compassion and respect.. Without a doubt the best decision i ever made in my life.. Thanks Kevin you are a true hero in my eyes..

Fantastic experience: I done my training to become an ADI with Kevin Horgan at ladybird. Kevin was so helpful and encouraging and got me through every stage of my ADI training, always going above and beyond to help me out when ever I needed it. His training was always to the highest standard and thanks to Kevin I am now a happy successful ADI.

Fantastic experience: For years I've always been interested in becoming a ADI but never done anything about it until the pandemic hit, this is when I found myself with more time on my hands, so I decided to look further into it. I went online and started to look into all the different driving school and researched all the reviews and this is where I found Kevin horgen from national driving school, his 5 star reviews just stood out from all the rest. From the first time I spoke to Kevin on the phone he helped me prepare for stage 1 by guiding me through the study and sending me all the information I needed to pass stage 1. When it came to stage 2 I thought it was going to be hard as I've been driving for nearly 30 years and picked up a few bad habits but Kevin honed in on these and I passed with ease and too a very high standard and with very few lessons. I had very little time to prepare for stage 3 as I got a date fairly quick after stage 2 but once again it was Kevin to the rescue, he gave me so much of his time and guidance to help me get through this and pass in such short time. Since I've become a ADI my pass rate in people passing there driving test is at a high standard and this is all down to me learning from the best. I owe a lot to Kevin as he's changed my life for the better and is always at the other end of a call if you need any help or questions answered. Would recommend 110% if your thinking of becoming a ADI.

Fantastic experience: I was approached about becoming a ADI by the same person who thought me how to drive and I thought she was mad but when I thought about all the benfits to it. I started looking into it. I did all my stages wit ladybirds and Kevin. I found Kevin amazing. He had a way of explaining things to you and making it sound so easy. I was really nervous about stage 3 and I remember having a lesson with Kevin the day before my test and he just made me feel like i could do anything i passed with amazing results. After spending 15 years in retail. I am now a fully qualified ADI and loving my new career. Can't thank Kevin and the team enough. I know there always there with support.

Fantastic experience: I did my ADI training with Kevin and I found him to be incredibly thorough, from checking in on a regular basis to make sure I was updated and informed with the process as well as helping me with my Stage 1 study. Kevin gave me all the Key topics and headings needed and what to focus on as well as keeping me motivated when it got a little tough. After a successful stage 1 phase came Stage 2 Kevin then went above and beyond to ensure my driving skills were nearly as good as his.. nearly I found Kevin to be patient, very direct and informative , leaving no page unturned it had me feeling confident and very calm on the day of my stage 2 driving test. Again a successful stage 2 Kevin then went into the depths of how each lesson should be structured, Kevin gave me tips and tricks and the ability to be able to direct and guide my own pupils with clear and concise information. I found no matter how many times I wasn’t confident throughout the ADI process Kevin always brought me back into it and pushed me to the finish. After a successful stage 3 I know I honestly couldn’t have done it without him and I couldn’t recommend Kevin enough. I find myself teaching in ways that I was thought in, giving my own pupils the exact same tips and tricks, focusing on patience and informative lessons in order to get the best results. My confidence is high and I know I can deliver on every lesson all because of Kevin and Ladybird Driving School. Thank you so much for all you’ve done for me!

Fantastic experience: Never thought I’d be able to achieve a complete change of career but thanks to Kevin Horgan at ladybird Driving I did. From the outset he gave me all the details I needed to go through the process easily. He was there to answer any question day or night and I’m eternally grateful to him for the opportunity he gave me. Through each stage I passed easily. Without his support it would never have happened. Do not go to anyone else, Kevin Horgan is an expert at what he does.

Fantastic experience: I recently done all my training with Kevin at ladybird. From the first phone call Kevin explained all I needed to do to apply and guided me every step of the way. I got trained to the highest standard for all three stages and was supplied with all the relevant material to help me gain the knowledge and expertise i needed to become a successful ADI trainer. Kevin was always on hand to answer any questions, and still is. His mentoring goes above and beyond. If you are looking for a change of career, I would highly recommend becoming an ADI and training with the very BEST THEIR IS IN THE BUSINESS. Can't thank you enough for all the training, help and guidance, I am forever greatful

Fantastic experience: My name is Elaine O'Sullivan and I qualified as an ADI with Ladybird driving school in November 2019 and it has changed my life so much. I was carried through each of the stages by the unbelievably talented Advance driving instructor training team. From start to finish I was guided through each of the 3 stages with materials , I would need for study on stage 1, training and lessons I needed for the driving aspect of the test on stage 2 and all the training and knowledge I needed to pass my stage 3,the teaching ability exam. There was never a moment where I felt I couldn't contact Kevin if I needed anything or if I was unsure of anything all I needed to do was pick up the phone or write it down so I had it there to ask on the training sessions and nothing was ever too much trouble, even the question I thought were stupid questions were always taken seriously and answered in no time! The support I recieved was absolutely second to none and there is no way I could have done it on my own, there was far too much involved for someone going from a career in childcare to a fully qualified driving instructor with very limited to no knowledge of the driving instructor industry. I cannot recommend Kevin enough as I would not be where I am today without his knowledge , guidance, patience and professionalism. I would recommend Kevin 100% and I would waste my time going anywhere else , the process was made so so easy with Kevin's guidance, I am so grateful and could never thank him enough.

Fantastic experience: I have always wanted to become a driving instructor but life always seemed to get in the way ....work ....family ...etc so I never made the time I only made excuses never to follow my dream. In 2020 covid came and all of a sudden I had plenty of time on my hands . I seen an advert on Facebook about Ladybird so I picked up the phone to Kevin Horgan . Kevin answered all my questions and was always just a call away. So my journey started I passed stage 1 , then stage 2 and before I knew it I was in Dublin training with Kevin for stage 3 . I cannot explain the feeling I got when I passed my stage 3 I was just over the moon totally could not believe it I was a qualified ADI . Everything happened so fast. I am now working for myself with the help of Ladybird I could not be happier . The Best decision I ever made was to make that call. My only regret is that I never done it years ago . I love being part of the Ladybird team .

Fantastic experience: Kevin is very informative and he goes Into great detail and length to.make his training sessions very user friendly with great back up support to keep you up to date with the latest developments in our industry no question is too trival he will go out of his way to make sure you have all the support you need to be successful and offer all of his years of experience to insure you have all the tools you need to do your job in the most professional manner possible.thank you kevin for given me the training to make a life changing career.

Fantastic experience: I was a mechanic for twenty years and wanted a change of scene so I seen an add to become an driving instructor I started with driving school and ended up paying high rates and doing the theory myself stage one all my own work while paying for it I then failed stage two because I wasn't ready I got disillusioned with it all after the cost of it so I took time away I seen an add from Kevin from national driving school and made contact he said get in contact when you book stage two I was worried I wouldn't have enough time to train but the very first lesson he identified my faults and what needed few lessons later stage two was passed he told me to apply for stage three and true to his word he had me ready and confident and within weeks stage three was passed with ease all thanks to Kevin his experience of the industry and how to identify your needs are second to none fully recommend if your thinking of a career change thanks Kevin .

Fantastic experience: I found myself fortunate to have had Kevin as my ADI instructor. His knowledge and professionalism in both the theory and practical sides of driving were first class. Through his excellent tutorial skills I found myself passing exams first time. I would definitely recommend Kevin for any aspect of driving instructions…..