Information page for driving instructors
Continuing education for driving instructors - approved courses
When a driving instructor renews his license, confirmation that he has completed 16 hours of continuing education, in the past 5 years, must accompany an application for renewal to the District Commissioner. The driving instructor receives confirmation of the courses' completion from the course-taker at the end of each course.
Below is a list of courses that are accepted as continuing education for driving instructors. The validity period of the continuing education is 5 years from the end of the course.
Course name | Number of lessons | Courseholder |
|---|---|---|
First aid | 4 | ÖÍ |
Denmark educational tour | 12 | ÖÍ |
Working environment | 2 | ÖÍ |
Alcohol and other drugs | 3 | ÖÍ |
Technological progress in transport and automotive | 3 | ÖÍ |
Accounting and operations | 3 | ÖÍ |
Eco driving | 5 | ÖÍ |
Driving instructor´s profssionalism | 2 | ÖÍ |
Teaching methods and communication in driving instruction | 3 | EHÍ |
Effects and characteristics of drugs | 3 | EHÍ |
Adolescent anxiety and driving | 3 | EHÍ |
Violence and behavioural disorders in students - Reactions, resources and tools | 4 | EHÍ |
Self-harm and suicide behaviour among adolescents - for parents and family members | 3 | EHÍ |
Self-harm and suicide behaviour among adolescents - for professionals | 4 | EHÍ |
TEACCH ideology (used with individuals on the autism spectrum) | 6/21 | EHÍ |
Hate discourse, hate crimes and prejudice - a dialogue with students | 6 | EHÍ |
Resilience and coping skills of adolescents and young people | 3 | EHÍ |
Gender and sexual violence - education, prevention and response in schools | 7 | EHÍ |
Psychological trauma - a trauma-based approach and services | 4 | EHÍ |
Successful communication | 4 | EHÍ |
Trauma care and trauma intervention - Consequences of trauma | 8 | EHÍ |
Own operations, preparation of profit and loss account and tax return | 3 | EHÍ |
Shape the future with scenario analysis - create new opportunities for you and your company | 6 | EHÍ |
VAT - basics for business operators | 3 | EHÍ |
Energy management - a way to prevent stress and increase wellbeing | 3 | EHÍ |
Excel - basics | 4 | EHÍ |
Excel - key operations for active users | 12 | EHÍ |
General meteorological science and practical weather forecasting | 3 | EHÍ |
Microsoft Teams and OneDrive | 3 | EHÍ |
Microsoft Teams for Active Users - Explore the full range of possibilities | 3 | EHÍ |
Microsoft Planner and Teams - Project Management and Organization | 3 | EHÍ |
Microsoft Outlook, Calendar and To Do | 3 | EHÍ |
Humor and other strengths | 6 | EHÍ |
Professional behaviour and communication in the workplace | 3 | EHÍ |
Mental health and mental training | 7 | EHÍ |
Learn to face yourself with empathy instead of criticism - Education on empathic therapy | 6 | EHÍ |
The intelligent animal - a look at the interplay of intellect and emotion | 4 | EHÍ |
Language courses - various | 9-19 hours | EHÍ |
Busworld exhibition | 16 | Öku- og vinnuvélaskólinn |
Driving safety courses in Germany | 7 | Ökuland |
Regulation on traffic signals | 3 | 17.is |
A first-aid course | The Red Cross | |
Eco driving - Safety while driving | 6 | Endurmenntun atvinnubílstjóra ehf. |
Service provider
The Icelandic Transport AuthorityRelated organization
District CommissionersRelated organization
National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police