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This is the BSM Instructor Academy|
If you are interesting in joining us, please take a look at our website.  Then talk to one of our team on:08457 851 9579 |
This website provides a huge learning resource for people who are training with us to become Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs). We also provide online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for ADIs wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills. The Academy also provides professional discussion forums for BSM Franchised Instructors.No one has more experience training driving instructors or learners than BSM. Learner drivers come to us for driving lessons with the expectation of being taught well and being able to pass their tests first time. Our business is committed to ensuring that these expectations are met. Depending on location, we are able to offer Franchise opportunities to new and existing instructors. Instructors wishing to join us have a choice of franchise packages. Each offers a particular level of business and professional support. We have many resources at our disposal to help you plan your business so that you maximise your earnings. One of the main features of a BSM franchise is that we provide one of the latest training cars that is exchanged regularly. We are also very happy to take care of all your admin, this means that you can concentrate on what you need to do best … teaching new learners the skills for a safe motoring career and ensuring first time driving test success. |
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Academy Enrolment
Since 3 December 2007 trainee instructors enrolling onto our ADI Training Course have been automatically registered with this Instructor Academy and log-in details provided. If you have entitlement to use the Academy but have not yet joined us, then you will need to register. To do this you must use your real name in this format Robert_Smith. Nicknames are not permitted. You must also provide your NDI/FI or Staff Number along with an accurate email address. |
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Academy Accounts Audit
 As part of our ongoing auditing process, all user accounts are automatically checked to ensure entitlement.
Some restrictions have been put in place regarding Forum access. This does not affect users who are working for BSM as a Franchised Instructor, provided that you have updated your NDI number to your FI number within your account. If you haven’t done this already, you will also require a unique password to access the forums. In this case, please get in touch using the ‘Contact Us’ on the Main Menu.
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The Academy and AOL Users
Some Academy users with AOL internet service provider accounts have reported problems with the registration process. The solution is to view the Academy using either Internet Explorer or Firefox web browsers.
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Recommended Software
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In order to make sure members get the best out of the Academy, we have put together a short guide to the software needed to view Academy content.
We recommend Browsers as well as a full list of all required plugins. |
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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CPD is a learning process. It is designed to target and develop personal qualities particularly the broadening of knowledge and skills.
To use this online section you must be a qualified DSA Approved Driving Instructor working for BSM as a Franchised Instructor. Access will be through the Learning Zone. To validate your entitlement we first need you to enter your DSA ADI Personal Reference Number (PRN) onto your Academy Account. Please do this by visiting ‘Your Account’ from the Main Menu, then click on ‘Your Info’ and scroll down to ADI PRN. Please check that we have your correct email address when you view your account.
To enter this section you will need to provide the appropriate password, this is available on request from HERE.
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L-Plate Britain Report
 This report provides the view from the road according to BSM instructors. It focuses on the modern experience of learning to drive and whether it is adequate to cope with contemporary driving conditions. |
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The next scheduled chat is next thursday at 8pm.
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