Business Skills Online Training

You would think that one-on-one training would cost a fortune and be time-consuming to organise. Well, it isn’t! Our one-on-one tutor led interactive online training goes at precisely the pace required by each individual. It provides an opportunity to go over the learning content as often as required so every employee gets the optimum learning experience that’ll be retained and applied to keep your business safe and compliant.

At a fraction of the cost and fraction of management time than you’d expect, this business skills training has the added bonus of a minimal loss of productivity because it’s really efficient and flexible.

Please note that listed course prices do not include VAT.

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Data Protection in the Workplace

If you or your organisation handles personal information about individuals you have legal obligations to protect that information. The benefits of good data safety are numerous and include, good business practice, the protection of people’s rights and the protection of your organisations reputation.

In recent years some companies and individuals have experienced serious legal consequences for data protection breaches and this highlights why it is so important to get it right.

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  • Data Protection in the Workplace – €45

 
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Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

‘Unmanaged conflict is the largest reducible cost in organisations today, and the least recognised’ Our society, and therefore our workplaces, are full of individuals with very different backgrounds, beliefs, values and attitudes. With such diversity conflict, at some point, is inevitable.

Conflict in workplaces is not only inevitable, it can actually be valuable. That is if it is handled correctly and focused on the right areas. This course will consider what conflict is as well as its impact and role in the workplace. We will consider some of the triggers for workplace conflict and how it develops before looking at a number of different ways of managing it.

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  • Conflict Resolution in the Workplace – €45

 
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Equality, Diversity & Discrimination

We’ve all heard and used the words ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ before but what do they actually mean and how do they affect you as an employer or employee? Well if you take the words on their own they are actually quite different, equality is the state of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities. Diversity is the state of being different or varied.

However these 2 things should not be seen as opposite to each other, after all people can be different but they still have the same rights. When it comes to places of work there is legislation in place to ensure that we all meet our responsibilities in relation to equality and diversity… And one way to make sure we meet these responsibilities is through training.

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  • Equality, Diversity & Discrimination – €45

 
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Stress Management

The Health and Safety Executive states that ‘work related stress develops because a person is unable to cope with the demands being placed on them’. This can come from any aspect of their life but it often comes from demands placed on them at work.

So why is stress a problem in the workplace? Well the latest estimates show the total number of cases of work related stress depression or anxiety account for 39% of all work related illness. Some occupations may be more susceptible to stress but it can affect anyone and can impact on health, ability to function effectively at work and at home and in relationships. This course will cover an introduction to stress and why it’s a problem, some of the causes of stress and some ways to minimise the risk of stress.

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  • Stress Management – €45

 
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Time Management

Good Time Management will improve and enhance the time spent in the workplace and can even go a long way to improving the quality of the work you produce. For most people however this is easier said than done. We’ve all experienced that feeling of having more work to do than we can possibly complete in the time we have. This can lead to increased stress… dissatisfaction… and demoralisation…

This course can help, by introducing you to some of the theories and techniques of time management that can really make a difference.

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  • Time Management – €45

 
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Facebook for Business

Facebook is the world’s largest social network. With over a billion users it’s very likely that a proportion of your target customer audience will have a Facebook account. In the ‘Social Media for Business’ course you’ll have been encouraged to research and investigate the preferred social media platforms used by your target audience, so you should have a good idea at this point if Facebook is one of the right platforms for you.

Using Facebook in your business is about providing an effective means for your customers to interact with you and connect their friends to your business. Recommendation is the most powerful way a potential customer can be connected to a business, particularly when it’s being recommended by a friend. So if you know that a trusted friend likes a particular brand, you’re much more likely to engage with that brand.

Facebook is essentially a platform designed to facilitate social interaction between people with whom you’ve already established some mutual recognition.

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  • Facebook for Business – €105

 
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LinkedIn for Business

Linkedin is a very well established and respected social network with over 259 million users in more than 200 countries. It’s known as “Facebook in a Suit” or the most professional level of Social networking for businesses.

Linkedin is a very valuable tool to find the key decision makers within certain companies. It’s used for finding the best point of contact, gaining familiarity with their background before a call or sales pitch, making such contact much more effective.

It’s a social network for professional people. Normally a person would create a Linkedin profile that would include career details and would update their information periodically as to their current appointment. It would often include a personal statement, personal web address and possibly testimonials from employers and members of staff. If the person has particular interests both professionally and personally they may subscribe to one or more interest groups to receive updates and discussion opportunities.

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  • LinkedIn for Business – €105

 
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Twitter for Business

Twitter is a social media platform that is used by a wide range of people, from celebrities, who use it to communicate with their fans to companies and brands who can use it to engage their customers and attract new ones. It is also used by people for the social aspect – to chat and share information with friends. In fact, there is no restriction to who or what can have a Twitter account and often a larger company such as Starbucks will also have individual accounts for each product such as Frappuccino’s and even individual store locations.

Using Twitter successfully requires a significant commitment of time – being active is key to your success. It’s all about the image you create, and the best‐viewed companies are the responsive ones.

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  • Twitter for Business – €105

 
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Social Media for Business

The Internet has changed our lives both personally and commercially. The boundaries between personal and business communication are now much less defined. Three quarters of us in the developed world use the internet and Social media has become a serious business marketing technique with over 90% of businesses with an in‐house marketing department using social media for marketing and committing up to 20% of marketers time in that direction. So far as your social media audience in concerned, 43% of people aged 20‐29 spend more than 10 hours a week on social media sites.

This course is designed to assist people in business to understand how social media techniques can be used as an effective business marketing tool. The object is to provide sufficient information to enable you to develop a social media strategy for a business and implement that strategy personally or through the informed engagement of third party specialists.

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  • Social Media for Business – €169

 
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Search Engine Optimisation for Business

Right now, potential customers will be searching for your products and services ‐ and if they don’t find their way to your site, you could be deferring them to a competitor. Imagine if your website could rank above your competitors’, using the kind of search terms that turn your visitor traffic into revenue. When it’s done well, search engine marketing can give search engines exactly what they need to put your website in a prime position on Search Engine Results Pages.

The key is understanding what search engines need ‐ and since 90% of all searches in the UK are via Google, this pretty much means understanding Google. This course will explain the proven techniques that will help you reach and maintain the number one results spot.

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  • Search Engine Optimisation for Business – €169

 
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Leadership Skills

A leader doesn’t necessarily have to be a ‘manager’, but it’s difficult to see how a manager could be truly effective without having at least some leadership skills. This course will introduce you to some of the import techniques and theories that can help you to improve your leadership skills and be more effective in your role.

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  • Leadership Skills – €45

 
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Presentation Skills

Giving a successful presentation can be one of the hardest parts of many people’s jobs.Ultimately preparation will be the key to success when it comes to giving a presentation, but how do you make sure you are prepared enough? What about the structure? The content? How should you use visual aids? Being a successful presenter also involves understanding your audience, their expectations and needs.

This course covers the common mistakes people make when preparing for and giving a presentation so you can avoid these, as well as going over good practice and providing some practical advice that you can put to good use the next time you have a big presentation to make.

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  • Presentation Skills – €45

 
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Project Management

When a project is managed correctly it ensures that there’s a sound business reason for undertaking the project, that it’s clear who’s involved in delivering the project, what the expected outcomes are and how resources and risks will be managed throughout the project.

When it’s done poorly the project can suffer from feature creep, delays, go over budget or not get finished at all.

This course covers some of the common project management methodologies, setting goals, and actually achieving them, identifying the need for a project to be started, using key project management tools and much more.

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  • Project Management – €45

 
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Customer Service

This course will start by making it very clear exactly what we mean by customer service, and why it’s so vital. It then goes into detail about the goals of great customer service, communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, discovering and understanding customer needs and much more.

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  • Customer Service – €45

 
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Negotiation

Negotiation is a basic means of getting what you want from others. It’s a back and forth communication designed to reach an agreement when you and the other side have some interests that are shared and others that are opposed.

This course covers the basics of what constitutes a negotiation, the key stages of a negotiation, skills you can apply to your negotiations and some practical advice so you can bring all of this together and become a more effective negotiator.

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  • Negotiation – €45

 
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Disciplinary Procedures

The aims of the disciplinary procedure are to provide a framework within which managers can work with employees to maintain satisfactory standards of conduct and to encourage improvement when necessary.

This course covers the aims of the disciplinary procedure, penalties including investigations, allegations and suspensions, procedures for carrying out hearings, and appeals.

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  • Disciplinary Procedures – €45

 
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Anti-Harassment and Bullying

Your Company should be committed to providing a working environment free from harassment and bullying and ensuring all staff are treated, and treat others, with dignity and respect..

This course covers the commitments that will be laid out in your company’s anti-harassment and bullying policy. It then explains the differences between harassment and bullying, the steps that can be taken if either of these occur in or out of work, and some case studies to illustrate the points covered throughout the course.

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  • Anti-Harassment and Bullying – €45

 
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Effective Delegation

Delegating effectively can be difficult. It means identifying the right tasks to delegate, overcoming barriers to delegation and taking the time to delegate properly so that everyone knows what they’re expected to do and by when.

This course will start with the essentials – defining exactly what we mean by delegation and why it’s so important. It then goes into details about the elements of delegation, overcoming the barriers to delegation, how you can choose which tasks to delegate and who to, the process of delegation and much more.

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Testimonials

  • Pj at advance drive trained me to pass the rigid test and was very patient and made the whole process easy going while learning a lot. The team at advance were a great help when it came to getting the cpc course done also would highly recommend them. Thanks for everything
    February 23, 2022Galway

    I passed my Bus test yesterday and I have to thank my instructor Dezzie for his professional approach in dealing with my lessons and the office staff in Advance Drive so thanks and highly recommended.
    March 6, 2020

    Huge thanks to Advance Drive, and especially to my instructor Declan, for helping me become a more confident and capable driver. Declan helped me understand that great driving isn't just about operating a car, but about doing it correctly, safely, and responsibly.
    April 30, 2025Galway

    Passed my rigid and artic first time with advance drive, the staff were great can't recommend highly enough!
    August 12, 2021Galway

    Mid 40s and passed my test first time, now I can drive my 9mth old baby myself. Thanks to Martin teaching me while I was heavily pregnant and after I had the baby, his infinite patience and tolerance kept me going. Thanks to Corey for my lessons nearing test time, a kinder man you could not meet, super with "how to's" that I could understand. Carla was so good at accomodating me while on maternity leave, juggling a newborn and lessons. Thanks team Advance drive. Kate
    July 18, 2023Galway city

    Just completed and passed my D licence with advance drive. I had vincent as my instructor. From the get go the service he put you at ease and explained everything in full. Made you laugh and made the lessons and enjoyable experience. Fun to one side. He was extremely informative and professional i was left with no doubt i was going to pass. I went into the test confident but grounded also by vincent. Highly recommend advance. Top top class experience.
    November 16, 2022

    Passed my test 1st time Found them to be great to deal with And happy to recommend
    April 30, 2014Garrett Fox

    I highly recommend Advance Drive, Corey was a great instructor and Emma in the office accommodated my lessons with pretty short notice. I passed my test on the first try and that was definitely down to the help of Corey. Thanks a mill for all your help!
    December 14, 2021Galway

    I just passed my artic with Noel (and Lee for final lesson) It’s easy to see why advance are so highly rated, top class all round, from the girls in the office making booking lessons and tests a breeze to the excellent instructor's, the knowledge and experience they have made me feel at ease from the very first lesson to the pre test. I have passed all the categories on the licence first time with advance drive and they are the only driving school I would ever recommend to anyone. Keep up the good work guys and thanks again
    April 15, 2025Galway

    Just passed my bus test and the help and experience I got from noel and Mike was invaluable. I would highly recommend advance drive to anyone looking to get or upgrade their driving licence
    February 1, 2024Galway

    I passed my bus driving test today. Lee was my instructor. He is extremely helpful and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone trying to get their bus driving license. Thank you all advance drive team.
    May 26, 2023

    I just passed my B driving licence today and I wouldn't do it without amazing instructors Adam and Brian in Advance Drive. Thank you for your patience, your support, your lessons, calming me down and preparing for the test day! The best instructors and best driving school on Galway!
    December 20, 2021

    Can't recommend these people highly enough. Passed my Mini Bus driving test first time. Big thank you to Mike for his patience and excellent guidance. Thanks also to Philip, Gerry, Ailbhe, Aoife, Carla and all those who organised everything and everyone with military precision.
    September 30, 2024Galway

    I passed my C+E driving test recently. Many thanks to both my instructors, Noel and Lee. Professionalism, a lot of patience and great knowledge. Highly recommend to everyone.
    March 3, 2022Galway

    Past my jeep and trailer test at the first attempt. Dezzie was my instructor and was very knowledgeable and a great support. Also Ailbhe in the office was extremely pleasent, efficient and gave good detail of all lessons to take place. This is an excellent driving school with customer service and success a top priority. Thanks for all the help and support. Gearoid.
    December 17, 2015Galway

    Passed my truck test first go!! Aoife you’re a legend sorting the times and days for everything. Anton, Noel and Dessie can’t thank you guys enough. Made me so relaxed and comfortable driving. Methods you guys teach and the professionalism shown is out on its own!! Can’t thank you guys enough.
    November 30, 2021Galway

    I had Pat as my driving instructor and passed my test on the 2nd time of asking. Pat is a wonderful teacher, very calm, patient and understanding, he gave great advice on learning to drive and how to pass my test. The entire team are very accomodating and made the process very easy. Thanks to all at advance drive.
    February 1, 2022Galway

    Passed my Jeep and Trailer test with my instructor Noel. From start to finish Noel was brilliant, clear instructions and very good knowledge of all aspects of driving with a trailer. I would like to thank Noel for all his time and hard work. Also the girls in the office were great and they kept in touch with me during the long wait for my test and always sent timely reminders of upcoming lessons. I will definitely be using Advance drive when I start my ridget truck license. Thanks again James Aherne
    February 17, 2022Galway

    Super thankful to the whole team at Advance drive for all their help from start to finish. The girls in the office, Aoife and Carla were so helpful and accommodating trying to get times and dates that suited me each week. And a massive thank you to Corey was the most patient and supportive instructor. Without him I wouldn’t have passed on the first attempt, his calm and friendly attitude instantly put me at ease! Thank you!
    December 12, 2024Galway

    I had Martin bring me from 1st time driving a truck to passing the test 1st time. Covered everything that was needed and had a real focus on zero stress. Excellent service. Thanks
    January 17, 2025Loughrea

    Thanks to Phillip for his great teaching skills , patience and all round tutor skills . passed the test first time with just a couple of lessons . would highly recommend him or any of the wounderfull team at advance.
    April 30, 2014matthew mc mahon

    I passed my Drivers test under the the guidance of Corey. I would like to thank him big time for his patience and his guidance. Also I would like to thank everyone at Advance Drive for good management and support. It has been a good experience and a great test result. Thanks again!!
    March 6, 2023Galway

    Just passed my test today. Would not of been able to do it without the help of my instructor Vas. He made me feel more at ease and confidence in my driving when I was very nervous. A big thanks to advance drive and my great instructor Vas. Would highly recommend!
    March 10, 2020

    Noel was thorough in his instruction throughout my lessons got me across the line for my D1 minibus Licence. Really helped with losing those bad driving habits picked up as a mature driver. Highly recommended.
    February 2, 2024Galway

    I am delighted to have passed my D bus test on the first attempt. I was lucky enough to have 2 different instructors - Noel and Gerry. I feel both instructors had a different style of teaching and I definitely learned different things from each of them. They were both very thorough in making sure I was ready for the test and confident in the test procedure. The office staff are exceptional. They are accommodating and considerate. They know their job and they were great to call me and offer me an extra lesson before my test, when a slot became available. Before passing my test, I was already recommending Advance Drive to people who have asked me about getting a bus license.
    March 4, 2022Galway

    An absolute pleasure as always working with Phillip and the Advance Drive team, I have passed all my exams using Advance drive and can't praise them enough from there organisation to physically driving instructors, they have an excellent team who are all over it in every department and are always there to help. I have passed the car, jeep & trailer, bus and truck with Advance Driver, super professional and I will be back to do the artic.
    February 1, 2022Galway

    Passed my D licence on first attempt and opened up another career opportunity. Thanks to the excellent guidance and tuition by Gerry B. Many thanks.
    May 11, 2022Galway

    Very helpful and knowledgeable instructors helped me passing my bus test and my cpc walkaroumd test instructors were very helpful and patient at all times i would highly recommend advance drive for lessons
    January 9, 2024Galway

    Big thanks to Anton and Michael for helping me get my C license. And to Aoife and Emma for making my life easier!!! Definitely recommend going with Advance Drive.
    December 15, 2020Galway

    Passed my Category D CPC and test at the same time today in first attempt. Well all thanks to my instructor Noel. He’s great trainer and joyful person. Wouldn’t have made it without his help. Thanks Noel again. And thanks to other staffs as well. Regards Phurbu
    January 31, 2025Advance drive Galway

    Professional people. Lovely to work with them. They have patience and they teach you everything. I would always recomand them.
    December 20, 2021Galway

    a lot of thank to advance drive , I pass D license fort first time today with best teacher LEE. thank so much LEE you are the best, I can highly recomand advance drive for anyone thinking of doing bus training , once again thank to Philip , Gerry all the staff
    February 5, 2020galway

    Passed the category D test first. Great instruction from Dezzie from start to finish, throughout all my lessons. Would highly recommend.
    October 2, 2019Galway

    I passed both C and D categories in the past two months thanks to the excellent instructing, knowledge, patience and professionalism of all the instructors at Advance drive. Highly recommend anyone wishing to a category or categories to their licence, or indeed to start driving as a complete novice, to book lessons with this very professional company.
    September 15, 2022Galway

    I highly recommend Dezzie my driving instructor at Advance Drive who prepared me extremely well for my driving test. I passed the Bus test first time. Great bus driving training course run by the GRETB and Advance Drive. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive. I recommend them to anyone looking to pass any of the driving tests. Great experience, thank you.
    January 25, 2021Galway

    Passed my driving test today, and on my first go! My instructor Pat was amazing - completed my EDT, covered all the test prep, gave great calm feedback and tips, and was a great reassuring presence in the car. Really gave me the confidence I needed to fly through the test. Huge thanks to all at Advance Drive!
    April 27, 2023Galway

    Would definitely recommend advance drive for any learner driver. The team in the office are very friendly and helpful and my instructor Martin was fantastic in helping me feel confident and prepared before the test. Thanks a mil to all :)
    June 10, 2022

    Thank you for helping me to succeed! You are good and helped me to be better. I thank particularly Lee, Aoife, Carla and Pat. I wish you to keep succeeding too and to keep helping the leaner drivers to also succeed. Go raibh maith agat!
    January 17, 2025Spiddal, Galway

    Passed my bus test today so a big thank you to all at advance drive for your patience and expertise,everyone there so helpful and friendly!
    July 6, 2023Galway

    Many thanks to PJ Dunne for his fantastic preparation, guidance and support. It was thanks to him that I passed the C category exam. Great guy, great instructor, fantastic person, I recommend it. At the same time, a heartfelt thanks to Aoife for helping me find a lesson.
    August 2, 2022Galway

    I can't recommend Advance Drive any higher, great staff and a great place to learn how to drive. I done the bus driver course and had Dezzie as my instructor, I both learned and enjoyed my time with Dezzie. If you are thinking of learning to drive a bus, truck or car then this is the place for you.
    February 5, 2020Galway

    I had a great driving instructor in Dezzie to help me pass and get a D licence, also Aoife in the office go raibh míle maith agaibh
    September 17, 2019Conamara

    I had a great experience with Advance Drive i done my bus a few years ago with Lee and last month I went and passed my Rigid with Martin and had Noel for my pre test really good lads very easy to get on with and very helpful, and the girls in the office always went above and beyond with any questions I had. I'll probably go and try the artic next and hopefully get another clean sheet fingers crossed so I'll be in touch.
    February 13, 2025Galway

    I am really happy for passing my driving test. Of course i would not have a change passing without Martin my instructor. A massive thanks for this man. I never drove in my life and also never had experience in driving at all until I started my lessons at Advance Drive School. I remember how bad i was with my driving skills. I was scared and afraid of driving too. But Martin supported me from the start and gave his best to help me to improve my skills and my confidence. During my lessons i could learn so much and practice a lot. Every 2 hour lessons helped me to build my confidence and fix all my mistakes. I just wanted to say big thanks for Martin and for the whole team at the office. You all deserve the best, because you take care of us so well. Honestly, Advance Drive is a high level top school.
    July 18, 2022Galway

    Was a wonderful experience, thank for helping me pass , I highly recommend 👌🏾 Appreciate ❤️
    April 11, 2024ORANMORE

    I passed my test earlier this week and it was made so much easier with Pat and everyone else from Advance Drive. From start to finish they supported me the whole way. I would highly recommend them.
    June 30, 2023

    What more can I say but Vincent is the best instructor around!Him as well as all the staff at Advance Drive are next level! Thank you all so much for everything!
    September 27, 2023Galway

    Just passed my bus driving test today, I am absolutely over the moon. A big thank you to everyone at Advance Drive for all you help in particular my instructor, Vincent, very patient, knows how you keep you calm and can talk you through any situation, couldn't have done it without you. Thank you again. Xx
    February 16, 2021Killucan

    I just want to say thank you very much to all the crew in Advancedrive,I passed my test!,keep up the good work
    April 28, 2014joe annis

    What are you waiting for, without delay get onto www.advancedrive.com right now or phone 091 524 689 or even email them at info@advancedrive.com - to get on the right road for a career in driving, all sorts of vehicles small, large, gigantic, forklift etc. If you want to learn how to drive safely go to them now you'll be glad you did! Pictured here Advance Drive's famous "Vinnie" professional trainer for truck bus cpc etc. There's nothing Vinnie doesn't know about safe professional driving and he has a mighty humour too, makes each lesson fun with suitable stories and driving tips to help you on the road, and Vinnie is only one of the many instructors at Advance Drive, all in all a mighty team at Advance Drive, the girls in the office work hard to assist as well, they understand the transport profession and will do all they can to help you. Good luck going forward, mind yourself on the road now, Johnnie T.
    February 7, 2022County Crusheen

    I found Advance Drive very helpfull and professional when doing my Rigid Truck Licence. I had PJ Dunne as an instructer and found him great. Went through every aspect of the course in a very professional way and would recommend them to anyone. Great bunch and thanks again for everything👍
    May 18, 2022Spiddal

    The teacher (in my case Vas) was always composed and taught all principles of driving excellently, while also correcting every aspect that needed improvement in my driving. Really encouraging to get better and to focus on the road. Your money will be very well invested here. I pass my driving test, with no faults on the first try!
    January 30, 2023Galway

    I would highly recommend advance drive.cheers to des for all his help and patience!!you are fully aware and ready when your heading into your test.past my car test first time.des was with me every step of the way.thanks for everything:)
    April 30, 2014Pauline spelman, Salthill

    Big thanks for Dezzie and Mike for their help in passing my rigid test. Great service from Advance Drive; highly recommended.
    August 6, 2020Galway

    Amazing training, very knowledgeable and professional trainers. Constructive feedback was always provided. I would recommend Advance Drive to everyone.
    February 18, 2022Galway

    Many thanks to Philip and Micheal at advance drive.. Very friendly and professional.. Passed my bus test 1st time thanks to them.. Highly recommended!
    April 28, 2014Pierce

    I would highly recommend advance drive. I done the rigid, artic, and the bus with the lads and flew thru all the tests with there help. Between the good gear that they have and the great instructors it's no wonder they have a high pass rate!
    April 28, 2014Tom

    Passed rigid lorry test yesterday. Thanks to Advance Drive for the training. Everything was organised efficiently and Martin was a excellent tutor. Thanks for everything
    June 22, 2023Galway

    Thanks to everyone at Advance Drive for the great help and advice in preparation for the Trailer Test. The process was so smooth and they were so accommodating lesson wise!
    June 12, 2023Galway

    Passed my truck test with the help of instructor Martin from advance drive, my experience dealing with advance was excellent from Start to finish - Aoife and her team are some operators to get the lessons at short notice and test sorted, The lessons were even better calm learning environment with Martin simple and straight to the point we litterally done the test route in each lesson The craic was mighty throughout Thanks All 👍
    July 28, 2023Galway

    My drivers name was Vas very helpful and paitent. Passed on my first go. would highly reccomend
    February 9, 2021Galway

    Passed my C test first time, thanks to both Anton and Lee who helped me prepare. I was confident going into test thanks to Anton pre test lesson to calm the nerves! Highly recommend the lads to anyone getting ready for tests! Girls in office were excellent too for scheduling lessons etc.. thanks to all at Advance Drive
    November 25, 2020Galway

    Amazing lessons, great instructors and a very central location in Galway city. This is definitely a 5 star driving school. Both office staff - Aoife and Emma were always on hand to organize lessons at very short notice along with being very helpful and professional. My instructors Lee and Anton were hugely influential upon passing my category C driving test. What you will learn from these two guys will not only benefit you during your driving test but also in your future driving life especially when it comes to your safety and well being on the road. No need to google anybody else - you have found the best instructors right here. Thanks all.
    December 3, 2020Galway

    I would like to take this oppertunity to thank Philip and all the gang at Advance Drive. I had Noel as my instructor, he was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic with the rules of the road, reading the road, correct road position and so on. From a complete novice in an artic truck to passing it first time was all down to his excellent teaching and patience. Thank God he had a lot of patience ..... I would highly recommend Noel as an instructor and Advance as a great place to learn how to drive. From the girls at receiption to all the instructors, they could'nt be nicer. Thanks again Noel .....top man.
    April 6, 2023Galway

    I passed my rigid test previously with Advance Drive and yesterday my jeep and trailer test, both on the first time, thanks to the great team at Advance Drive. All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Dezzie and Noel are great instructors. They keep everything calm and relaxed, whilst having a great way of helping you learn and correct any bad habits you may have picked up. Would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone looking to pass a test. Keep up the great work
    August 31, 2021Galway

    Definately recommend Advanced Drive, had a few lessons with Philip and passed first time round. Great instructor, made it easy!
    April 28, 2014Darren Greaney

    Thanks to all the advance team. Passed my Cat D bus test today. Dezzie and Gerry had me more than prepared and left me very confident going into my test.Many thanks also to Aoife and Emma for adapting to all my constant changes. Ye were all a joy to work with. Thanks again ! Sean
    March 16, 2022Galway

    JUST PASSED MY BUS TEST TODAY,THANKS TO EVERYONE AT ADVANCED DRIVE FROM THE OFFICE STAFF TO INSTRUCTORS WELL DONE TO EVERYONE AND TO MY EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTOR ,LEE WHO HAD THE PATIENCE ,PRESERVERNCE,AND EXCEPTIONAL INTUITION IN GETTING ME TO MANAGE A BUS ,ITS A JOURNEY THAT I THOURGHLY ENJOYED AND LEARNED SO MUCH .IF ANYONE HAS AN INTEREST IN BECOMMING A BUS DRIVER I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE DRIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION ,GREAT POSITIVE FEEDBACK ,AND MOST IMPORTANTLY INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO MANAGE A BUS SAFELY.THIS IS A SKILL YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,SO ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE LIKE I DID ,"ITS NOT THE TEST THAT WAS THE MAIN GOAL BUT THE JOURNEY ALONG THE WAY IN GETTING TO THE END GOAL WHICH IS TO PASS YOUR TEST,I THINK THAT THE EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS PASSING YOUR TEST. I DO WISH YOU THE BEST IF YOU INTEND TAKING BUS LESSONS AGAIN I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE DRIVE ,GALWAY FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS,THEY ARE SIMPLY A CLASS ABOVE THE REST !AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ..........THAT A BUS IS 5 TIMES BIGGER THEREFORE 5 TIMES SLOWER!!!!!!!!!! EUGE FLYNN FEBURARY 1ST/2021
    February 3, 2021TUAM

    Passed my Rigid test first time round. Can’t thank PJ enough for his guidance and knowledge. An enjoyable experience from the very first lesson. The admin team were very helpful throughout. Highly recommend Advance Drive for lessons.
    March 7, 2023

    Passed my Category D Bus Test today at my first attempt. Would not have been possible without Gerry's tuition. His knowledge and tips were on the money for the test. He has a relaxed way of instructing which makes you confident when driving. The whole package from Advance Drive has to be commended. Office staff very helpful with booking lessons etc... I would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone who is contemplating Bus Driving Lessons. Thanks again Gerry.
    April 5, 2022Galway

    I've just passed my jeep and trailer test on the first attempt. Even after over 20 years of driving experience, I can say I'm a better driver now thanks to Noel and Dezzie's expert knowledge and tuition. Thanks also to Aoife for organizing the lessons and working around my schedule. I can highly recommend Advance Drive!
    February 16, 2023Galway

    ADVANCE DRIVE are a great driving school. To Aoife and Emma for organizing lessons at such short notice once again - it was much appreciated and didn't go un-noticed. To Dezzie - what an instructor. His attention to detail is crucial for you if you want to pass your test first time round. His guidance and methods are so easy to understand and makes the journey enjoyable. Pick up the phone right now and call them - you wont be sorry the day you get your test result! Much appreciated again, Alan
    February 11, 2021Galway

    Thanks to Dezzie for all the great instruction, excellent to deal with. And to all the team at advance, helped me to pass Artic Test first time. Highly recommended.
    September 5, 2023Galway

    Sailed through my Artic Truck test thanks to Philip and his brilliant, assuring and dedicated teaching. These guys really know their stuff and tutor you very professionally AND calmly! (this is most important, especially when trying to reverse a 35FT trailer around a corner!) When it came to seeking a professional driving qualification and after doing my research and getting info from all the other 'instructors' I am really delighted to have gone with Advance Drive - they're my No.1
    April 30, 2014Nicholas

    Would highly recommend mike, passed my car test 1st time with his help and patience.
    April 30, 2014Gemma Mc Grath

    Would highly recommend Advance Drive for the catagory D license, found the bus very smooth and easy to drive and the staff were very helpfull and friendly. Passed the test 1st time with their help.
    April 28, 2014Jonathan Linnane

    Thanks all in advance for your help with my bus licence great team and great service special thanks to Mike top instructor.
    October 29, 2021Galway

    I passed my D licence with Philip from advance drive 1st time absolutely Brilliant service, drivin instructor....very switched on guy ,many many thanks to Philip. Rizwan
    April 30, 2014Rizwan

    Excellent tuition by Philip in Galway. Very professional and had me prepared for trailer towing test in a few lessons. will highly recommend to anyone needing tuition
    April 28, 2014Lonan o farrell,

    Was very worried about the process of getting a Rigid license and going through the process of CPC's, well I feel silly now! The whole team at Advance Drive made everything so simple! They explained everything to me and helped me to pass everything with flying colours. A special thanks to Mike who was my partner in crime and calmed me down the day of my test, you taught me well on our adventures together! Thank you to everyone at Advance Drive!!!!
    February 14, 2022Galway

    My instructor Dezzie was very good and very calm, gave very clear instructions and was very proffessional. Really enjoyed the course overall and got so much out of it, thanks Dezzie and all the staff at Advanced Drive for your professionalism
    May 1, 2025Galway

    Would highly recommend Noel in Advanced Drive, he is an excellent instructor and was patient and dedicated throughout the whole process! Many thanks again to Noel and all in Advanced Drive.
    September 7, 2020Galway

    Passed my driving test today thanks to Pat's help and guidance. He really helped me to improve my driving and feel confident going for my test. Would certainly recommend Advance Drive to anyone learning to drive. Thanks again!
    March 4, 2022

    Found Advance Driving School to be very helpful and informative when making inquiries about getting a new category added to licence. I had a couple of truck driving lessons with Dessie and passed first time. Found Dessie to be very informative about all aspects of rules of the road as some of these had to be refreshed for me. Also found him to be very relaxed during lessons. Would definitely recommend for future lessons. Thank you.
    January 12, 2016Galway

    Am very happy with the instructor Martin and all Advance drive team...I passed my test today...Highly recommended...
    February 2, 2024Galway

    Thanks a million to Martin for all his help would not have have passed without him. A gentleman and great man to guide you through the junctions 😃
    September 19, 2023Craughwell

    Would highly recommend advance drive, Philip was great. passed C1 and D1 first time. Very Helpful & friendly.
    April 28, 2014 Nicola O'Malley

    Done my lesson though advance drive with pj sound lad, great teacher past my test first time in the rigid highly recommended anyone in advance drive
    December 16, 2022Galway

    Just passed my car test! Big massive thanks to Martin for getting me there. Over the course of the EDT Martin took the time in areas where I was weak. Additional lessons were a god send to master some of my sticking points, during which Martin took the time, genuinely had the patience of a saint for reverse turn. The supporting staff at Advance Drive have been on point, especially when approaching test day. Big massive thanks. Beep beep
    February 24, 2023Galway

    I passed my Driving test yesterday for the first time, with a clean sheet, and that is 100% a result of Vas, and his classes. He had wonderful teaching methods, that worked. I would definitely recommend him, and the classes at Advance Drive.
    June 10, 2022Galway

    My driving instructor was dessy who I found to be very knowledgeable and easy going. Dessy was very observant and did not miss a thing which was very beneficial to assisting with getting me ready for my test which I passed with a clean sheet. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. Richard King
    February 5, 2020Galway

    Delighted to be out the either side of the D1 licence. Dessie and Lee were brilliant instructors. Felt confidently guided to the finish line. Thanks to all the team for enabling the bigger picture. Lots of learning along the way.
    November 28, 2024Sligo

    Advance drive is the place to go if you think to get your driving licence. i have passed my category D licence with ease, Thank you Advance Drive and Vincent my instructor for all the knowledge they gave to me. Highly recommend Advance Drive 5 Star.
    January 25, 2024Galway

    My whole experience from start to finish with the crew at advanced drive was second to none when going for my rigid driving test. The girls in the office were brilliant to deal with when scheduling and rescheduling lessons. PJ Dunne is an exceptional instructor and made sure I was well prepared for my test today. I’m delighted to have passed with huge thanks to PJ and everyone at Advanced Drive. Highly recommended for any sort of lessons you’d require.
    April 4, 2023Galway

    Everybody was excellent Dizzie and Shane were great
    March 26, 2019

    I passed my bus test last Wednesday. A big thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me get there. They are very helpful and tried to accommodate me at every turn. The biggest thank you of all goes to their top instructor Vincent. Thanks again. Martin Murphy.
    May 3, 2023Abbeyknockmoy

    Big thanks to Anton and Lee for all the help in passing the Artic test, Michael for all the help with the Bus test, and Aoife in the office for organising all the lessons without any hassle. Very thorough, professional and good craic aswell. Would recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to get lessons. Thanks again.
    October 14, 2020Galway

    Got my C licence first time with a clean sheet. The lads are great instructors and very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend doing any lesson with them. Also got my forklift ticket with advance and the instructor was very patient and professional and the staff at reception are extremely helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend doing any lesson with them. I'll be coming back soon for the artic licence. Great service there, there A1
    March 22, 2019Clifden

    I passed my artic test first time with advance drive, I done all my lessons Anton and had Dezzie for my pre test lesson, couldn’t recommend them enough, very helpful with time slots to suit me, very good instructors, overall I am very pleased with the service, thanks again lads!
    August 23, 2021Clare

    The in-house staff at advanced drive are very helpful, friendly and went out of their way to help me with any queries I had. Even if they did not have the answer at hand, they made sure to phone me back with the answer. It is a very professional and welcoming environment and despite the course being 3 months, it felt like 3 weeks. My instructor, Gerry Burke was a fantastic instructor. He was friendly, banterful yet firm and professional. We worked on the practical aspects of the bus course rigorously all while smiling and joking, and this ultimately made the test itself a breeze.
    June 2, 2022Galway

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