Can I do CPC periodic training online?
Andrew Henderson
Updated on March 16, 2026
Can I do CPC periodic training online?
Can I complete my Driver CPC training online? Yes. Since social distancing measures were introduced to help combat Coronavirus, the Government has permitted Driver CPC training to be delivered in a ‘virtual classroom’ via webinar or video conference platforms.
What is Driver CPC periodic training?
Periodic training is delivered through courses that drivers attend over the five-year period for which their current Driver CPC is valid. There is no pass or fail element to these tests. The minimum length of a training course is seven hours, although they may be longer.
Is Driver CPC going to be scrapped?
As an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking – will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer is no. It will be accepted into legislation despite the UK leaving the EU.
How many years do you have to complete your periodic training?
five years
Driver CPC requires all professional bus and truck drivers to complete a minimum of 35 hours periodic training every five years (or before the cut off date for acquired rights and then every five years) for as long as they wish to continue to drive professionally.
Can I do the same CPC course 5 times?
Only approved Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) courses count towards periodic training. You can choose which courses to attend. You’re allowed to take the same course more than once in each 5-year period, e.g you could take a first aid course in the first and last year of the 5-year period.
Can you fail a CPC course?
Each CPC training course lasts a minimum of seven hours, and there is no pass or fail element to these tests. Drivers can check their Driver CPC periodic training record online to see how many hours they have completed.
What are the 5 modules for CPC?
Drivers CPC Modules
- Driver CPC Modular Course.
- A – EU Driver Hours and Road Transport Working Time Directive Regulations.
- B – Correct Use of Tachographs, Improper Use and Fixed Penalties.
- C – LGV Driver Safety Awareness Update.
- D – Driver Legislation Update.
- E – Vulnerable Road Users & Driver Tiredness.
Does grandfather rights still exist?
If you’re a large goods vehicle driver and you gained your licence prior to 10th September 2009, then you have Grandfather/acquired rights. This means you don’t have to do the full Driver CPC, but you are still fully qualified.
How often do you renew your CPC?
every five years
You must repeat your periodic Driver CPC training every five years. On your Driver Qualification Card, which is also often referred to as a Driver CPC card, or simply as a DQC, you will see that there is an expiry date.
Can I drive while doing my CPC training?
As long as you have passed all of the tests, you can drive professionally in London and the UK, while you are waiting for your Driver CPC card to arrive. You will not be fined during this time, for not having your card with you.
Can you fail your CPC course?
Is Driver CPC difficult?
Is it difficult to pass the exam? A. If you attend the course and work with the course tutors you will have no problem passing the exam. We have designed handouts and we deliver the course to make it easy for you to learn and pass the exam first time.
What is the initial Driver CPC qualification?
The Initial Driver CPC Qualification training is for new drivers learning this professional skill. It is divided into 4 modules, which make up the license entitlement process and the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). What does Initial Driver CPC include?
How do I add additional users to the Driver CPC periodic training?
Add users You can register additional staff to use the Driver CPC periodic training database so that they do not need to go through the Government Gateway registration process. To add another user, log in to Government Gateway and from the options on the screen click on Manage your Government Gateway group profiles.
How do I record training at a CPC training centre?
When you run a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ( CPC) training centre, you have to record information about course attendees and their periodic training. The service to record training is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ). To use the service for the first time, you have to register and give some information.
What is rtrtitb Driver CPC periodic training?
RTITB Driver CPC Periodic Training is delivered in bite-size topics which can be presented in a number of engaging and interactive ways, including quizzes, video-led discussion, working party style discussions and case study-based learning.