I want to be a driving instructor, what if I don’t have a bachelors degree?

Interested in teaching driving to the great teenagers of this country?  Ready to head to the driving instructor training university ?  Great! Lots of good driving instructor jobs posted on that site.  But, do you need a college degree to land one of those jobs?  A high school degree?  A bachelors?  Or a Masters?  What about a PhD in driving?  Read on to learn what you really need to know in order to get hired for this great profession.  We need the world best drivers and teachers to become the worlds best driving instructors.  Lets do this!

The simple anwer?  No.  A degree  is not required to get a job in this field, an applicant will need to have either a high school degree or have passed the GED.   Most driver schools will prefer the high school degree.  Additional schooling, either from a community college or four-year school, may help set applicants apart if the job is competitive.

Despite not needing a college degree, you will need to go through a state approved driving instructor training course in order to be certified with the proper documentation to truly become an instructor.  The training is set by the DMV or the secretary of state, and the things you will learn differ depending on where you reside and where you go through the instruction program.

The course includes both in classroom and on the road time with a licensed professional.  Training typically takes 100 hours in total, and will cost the applicant between 50 and 100 dollars.  Many schools will offer training to applicants, but if you are already certified you may stand out from the pack.  If you have been certified in a state different than the state you want to teach in, you may need to go through training again.  It all depends on the school.

Many local community colleges offer several courses that can increase the likelihood of getting hired from a drivers ed schools.  Any background in maintaining cars is a great addition to the resume, because maintaining the driving instructor automobiles will be part of the job. Because most driving instructors in America are hired to teach teenagers age 14-17 how to drive a car, having teaching, coaching, or counseling certifications can also help differentiate you from others who apply for the job.  Many of these types of certifications are available with minimal schooling or classroom time.

To conclude, it is not required that you have a college degree to become a driving instructor.  You will, however, have to pass a state specific training before you can start your new job.