Ohio Driver Training

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Continuing Education & Training Opportunities

Continuing education (CE) requirements are outlined in OAC 4501-7. See also: Training Manager CE Approval Criteria.

Continuing Education Opportunities

None at this time

Basic Instructor Course

None at this time.

Training Manager Course

April 29-May 4
Columbus, OH
Registration & Information
Columbus Lodging

Adult Remedial

Ohio Excellence for Remedial Re-Certification
March 8, 2019
Cleveland, OH
Registration & Information

Juvenile Driver Improvement Program

JDIP Continuing Education
April 15
Columbus, OH
Registration & Information

JDIP Certification Course
April 23 & 24
Columbus, OH
Registration & Information

Disability Training

None at this time.

New School Orientation

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 will be reviewed, including the Application for Driver Training Enterprise License and Application for Instructors and Training Managers. Rules for training students under age 18 and for commercial driver licenses will be discussed, as well as training agreements, records, vehicles, insurance and bonding, and advertising. There also will be time for questions. Prior to attending, please review OAC 4501-7. Upcoming events:

  • January 18
  • March 15
  • May 17
  • August 16
  • October 18

All courses are 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.

New School Orientation Online Drivers Education, Course ID: WBT654
For new prospective Class D or Abbreviated Adult online schools only, the New School Orientation may be taken online through the Public Safety Training Campus. The Course ID is WBT654 New School Orientation Online Drivers Education. Click HERE for information on how to log on or create a new account in the Public Safety Training Campus.

New School Orientation Class D Driver Education, Course ID: WBT656
For new prospective Class D (novice drivers) schools only, the New School Orientation may be taken online through the Public Safety Training Campus. The Course ID is WBT656 New School Orientation Class D Driver Education. Click HERE for information on how to log on or create a new account in the Public Safety Training Campus.

Host a Driver Training Workshop

Request to Host Driver Training CE Workshop (DTO 0123)  PDF   Word

Policy for Training Manager Courses: Any provider who would like to offer a full Training Manager Course must follow the attached procedural policy for prior approval. No class shall be given until approval has been granted.

Public Safety Training Campus

Some courses are available on the Public Safety Training Campus. The same account can be used for each of the courses listed below. Click HERE for information on how to log on or create a new account.

Basic Instructor Course, Course ID: WBT651
For Class D applicants only, the required Basic Instructor Course may be taken online through the Public Safety Training Campus. The Course ID is WBT651 Basic Instructor Course (Class D, Online, Disability). This course will enroll you in four lessons. You must complete all four lessons to complete the online course.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Course, Course ID: WBT650
Per OAC 4501-7-05 (C)(10), "Every training manager, instructor, and online instructor shall complete the department's online 'Sexual Harassment Training' annually." The Course ID is WBT650 Sexual Harassment Prevention Course.
Bridging the Gap, Course ID: WBT653
Bridging the Gap is the approved course for training managers to take in order to apply to be licensed for Abbreviated Adult Training.The Course ID is WBT653 Bridging the Gap.

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