Ohio Driver Training

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Continuing Education & Training Opportunities

Continuing Education (CE) requirements are listed in the attached policy. See also: Training Manager CE Approval Criteria, 2021 Department Suggested Continuing Education Topics

Continuing Education Opportunities

If you register for a course and later are unable to attend, PLEASE communicate with Driver Training as soon as possible.

Class D Instructor Continuing Education
December 3 & 4, 2021
Green, OH (near Canton)
Registration & Information

Disability Training

These training courses will also count as Class D continuing education.

None at this time.

Training Manager Course

None at this time.

Basic Instructor Course

November 17, 2021
Columbus, OH
Registration & Information

December 8, 2021
Columbus, OH
Registration & Information

Adult Remedial

National Safety Council of Ohio Certification Course
October 27-29
December 1-3
Registration & Information

Juvenile Driver Improvement Program

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:

  • 2022 dates coming soon!

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.

Public Safety Training Campus

Some courses are available on the Public Safety Training Campus. 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.