ADI MasterClass

MasterClassADI MasterClass is based in Buxton, Derbyshire and consists of two full days covering modern motivational strategies, advanced training skills and information for a better business.

This in-car course has been designed to enable instructors to benefit from personal training with John Farlam but at an easily affordable price.

However, there is nothing 'budget' about the content of this 'Success Based' course.

SmartDriving ADI MasterClass has been designed to teach the skills needed for the effective teaching of drivers at all levels.

Target audience:

  • Newly qualified driving instructors

  • Experienced driving instructors (car/LGV/PCV/taxi/mini-bus/motor cycle/)

  • Experienced specialist driving skills instructors

The course concentrates on mainly on the development of:

  • Communication strategies

  • Assessment Skills

  • Lesson and course structure

The 'Success Based'methods taught during this course will equip newly qualified instructors with new skills and develop the existing skills of experienced instructors.

ADI MasterClass is a dynamic course

ADI MasterClass is conducted in-car and is a mix of theory and practice with a strong experiential theme running throughout.

While based on a fixed syllabus, the mix of personalities and John’s ability to work 'in the moment'makes each MasterClass slightly different – the course material also works at different levels depending on your own start point.

This is why some delegates have repeated the course and gained as much on the second visit as they did on the first (and been totally satisfied with the value on each occasion!)

During the course you will learn new ideas and skills via interesting and stimulating discussion, training games, demonstration and examples of skill application.

The course is shared with two other delegates but John's skill as a trainer and the design of the programme means that everyone gets personal attention.

There are no 'passengers' on MasterClass courses!

ADI MasterClass offers a unique opportunity to spend 'quality time' with John and have your questions and training issues addressed in detail in a positive, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The course develops and builds upon the principles set out in the SmartDriving Instructor's Guide which is recommended as preparatory reading.

MasterClass covers the following topics and more besides ...

  • DSA Marking analysis

  • Lesson and course structure

  • Proven powerful motivational techniques

  • Error identification and correction

  • Strategies to meet your customer's needs

  • Advanced fault analysis

  • Understanding appropriate 'levels of instruction'

  • Route planning - critical success factors

  • Lesson Frames and Focus

  • 'Success Based' training methods

  • The analysis and correction of specific problems

  • The power of language - in success and failure ...

  • Q&A as an effective coaching tool

  • The fundamental coaching approach

What do others think about ADI MasterClass?

  • Just a quick word to say a big thank you for the ADI MasterClass course, it was absolutely fantastic, I can't believe how much i learned whilst having so much fun. I have been putting some of the new approaches I learned in to practice this week, wow, what a difference - Julie

  • Thanks for the relentless effort you put into the ADI MasterClass, it was magical - Michael.

  • Just achieved a grade 5 from my check test and very proud of that, I am convinced that was down to your input in Buxton, as they say the proof of the pudding - Garry

  • It was an inspiring two days. If I enjoy myself as much on holiday next week I will be surprised. I was sorely tempted to come and repeat the course the following week when I heard of the cancellation - Allan

  • Enjoyed the course and am only just starting to realise how much information you passed on. It is just as you said, the info comes into your head and you wonder 'where did that come from' - Tony

  • I'd like to thank you for the master class course in April. I found it very enjoyable and It's given me a lot of food for thought. When you are working on your own, as I have for many years, you can be very isolated but now I feel I have a new sense of direction and have recharged my enthusiasm for the job. Thanks again - Graham

  • Just to say how much I enjoyed the MasterClass last week. Even better, your methods are working already, from my first lesson this week I can see positive results. For anyone who wants success in this industry, MasterClass is a must! - Chris

  • Many thanks for a great 2 days – I'm still trying to assimilate all you taught us, and put the ideas into practice. I will certainly recommend the course to others. Please keep me informed about other new courses as they become available - Adam

  • I am just writing to say thank you again for the ADI MasterClass. To say it was fantastic is an understatement. I can't praise the course enough! I didn't expect the course to make such a difference to me so quickly.

    I have only been back two days and already my teaching is easier and more effective and my pupils have noticed the difference too. They are picking things up so much quicker and finding things easier.

    I would recommend this course to anyone - its brilliant. Success based training? Not half! - Jonathan

Course fee

The course fee for the ADI MasterClass is just £365.00 including all notes (and tea!)

  • SmartDriving members price £345.00
  • SmartDriving Gold members price £325.00

Do not confuse MasterClass with any other course - it is unique in the driver training industry in both its methods and its lasting results...

e-mail john@smartdriving.co.uk for further information and available dates.

No Risk Guarantee

John Farlam is the only Trainer in the UK who has the confidence to offer the following 'Change your mind' guarantee!

If within 4 hours of the commencement of training you feel that you will not learn anything useful, you simply go home! Any advance deposit will be refunded and there will be no further charge.