How to Become a Driving Instructor in Alberta
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with Government of Alberta to work as a driving instructor in Alberta or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act [pdf] and Driver Training and Driver Examination Regulation [pdf], driving instructors who teach people to drive must hold an instructor licence issued by the Government of Alberta and be employed by a driver training school.”
From alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Government of Alberta.
Requirements
Education
Applicants must pass an approved course or training provided by an Alberta licensed driver training school.
Source
“Pass an approved course or training provided by an Alberta licensed driver training school”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor
Police check
Applicants must provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search no more than 90 days old done by an approved police agency.
Source
“Provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search that is no more than 90 days old done by an approved police agency”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor
Other
Applicants must hold a Class 1, 2 or 4 Alberta driver's licence that was not cancelled or suspended under the Criminal Code in the last 5 years.
Source
“Hold a Class 1, 2 or 4 Alberta driver’s licence that was not cancelled or suspended under the Criminal Code (Canada) in the last 5 years”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructorApplicants must hold the required Air Brake or School Bus endorsements if they will instruct those items.
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“Hold required Air Brake or School Bus endorsements, if instructing those items”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructorApplicants must have fewer than 7 demerits on their current driving record and no driver's licence suspensions that expired in the last 2 years.
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“Have fewer than 7 demerits on their current driving record, and no driver’s licence suspensions that expired in the last 2 years”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructorApplicants must have no outstanding fines or account balances with Service Alberta.
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“Have no outstanding fines or account balances with Service Alberta”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructorApplicants must be affiliated with a licensed driving school.
Source
“Be affiliated with a licensed driving school”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructorApplicants must pay applicable fees and service charges.
Source
“Pay applicable fees and service charges”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The page says driving instructors licensed elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for licensing in Alberta if the jurisdictions have similar responsibilities and competencies, but does not state whether they can register directly or must complete extra steps. Source
“Driving instructors who are licensed by and in good standing with a regulatory organization elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for licensing in Alberta if instructors in the 2 jurisdictions have similar responsibilities and competencies.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
Exams
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knowledge and on-road driver training exams
Source
“Pass knowledge and on-road driver training exams administered by the Government of Alberta”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Alberta
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $15.57 | $21.16 | $34.07 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $31.50 | — |
Driving instructors in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Driving Instructor: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/driving-instructor · fetched October 10, 2026
- Class 1 Learning Pathway | Alberta.ca alberta.ca/class-1-learning-pathway · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a driving instructor in Alberta?
Yes. Registration with Government of Alberta is required to practise in Alberta.
Which exams are required?
knowledge and on-road driver training exams.
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