eLearning Courses

Adding  eLearning courses to your application and CV is be a great way to boost your chances of success. Successful completion shows motivation, determination and an ability to learn relevant material at the required level.


Courses available


Why should I study with the Train Driver Foundation?

What are the benefits?

  • Train driver applicants

    Study essential for the role - Successful completion of the course will demonstrate you are capable of completing the demanding industry training course in full. This is the course that sets you apart from the other applicants.


    Study at your own pace - Our courses are designed to fit around you and your schedule. Access your courses from laptops, tablets or even your phone. Although there is no set course times you'll have access to our trainers whenever you need them.


    Developing necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes - The course material is reflective of the learning you will undertake as an apprentice or trainee driver. You will learn how to study and retain complex theory elements needed to successfully complete stringent industry assessments. As the course is similar to the initial training you would receive when employed, you will also develop knowledge that will be beneficial to you during that initial training as prior learning. 


    Professionally designed and developed course - The course content has been designed, developed and created by qualified education professionals. They are also currently competent UK Mainline Train Drivers who also hold competency in training, instruction and assessment. 


    Cutting edge AR/VR technology - Fully immerse into your learning. 


    Certificate of successful completion - Proudly demonstrate your achievement and show employers what learning has been undertaken. 


    De-risk career move - Completing the course will enable you to better understand if this is a career choice you want to make. The course will also demonstrate if you are able to complete training courses offered by Train Operating Companies (TOC's). 


    If you successfully complete the course you can say with high confidence that you would successfully complete any operators training course. 

  • Train operators and recruiters

    Demonstrated ability and aptitude - Candidates that have successfully completed this course have demonstrated drive and determination. They have shown their ability to learn new topics and have an aptitude for the skills required for the role.


    Suitability for training -Being able to pass our courses shows that candidates are suitable for further training. They have demonstrated their willingness and ability to learn the complex theory based elements of initial driver training. 


    As more and more training courses feature eLearning content, candidates have also demonstrated they can confidently navigate and complete complex eLearning courses. Our course is also compatible with current LMS systems.


    Credible learning provider - Train Driver Foundation is in the process of becoming partnered with the RSSB, and also working towards OFQUAL accreditation. We also aim to become recognised as an official training centre with the ORR. Course content aligns with the TDLCR Schedule 3, 5 and 7 as well as the Train Driver Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. The course has been designed, created and developed by current, qualified Train Drivers, Instructors, Trainers, Assessors and Managers. 


    De-risk candidates - Candidates who have successfully completed our learning package have demonstrated that they can successfully complete initial driver training. 


    You will be able to say with high confidence that they will pass their initial training and are unlikely to be found not yet competent at any theory stage within their first year. 


    Candidates who have successfully passed the course are likely to be productive on time without the need for re training.



What does learning with us look like?


Funding options

Leaving the Armed Forces? Within your last two years of Service? Funding is available through Standard Learning Credits (SLC). Press the button to find out more!

Want to know more?


Individuals looking to boost their chances of success in becoming a Train Driver or Train Operating Companies looking to significantly de-risk Train Driver recruitment, use the form below to get in touch.

Get In Touch

Share by: