{"id":31976,"date":"2025-01-30T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=31976"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:03:46","slug":"licensing-changes-to-cpc","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/vehicles\/licensing-changes-to-cpc\/","title":{"rendered":"What is CPC training? Major licensing changes on the way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a mandatory qualification for those who want to drive a bus, coach, or lorry for work. From 1 February 2025, there\u2019ll be significant changes to CPC regulation that&#8217;ll make it simpler for drivers with expired CPC licences to requalify and get back on the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional drivers with CPC licenses that have expired between 60 days and two years will now be able to take a seven-hour online course to regain their qualification. This applies to drivers that want to drive both nationally and internationally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cpc-card-renewal-overhaul-in-2025\">CPC card renewal overhaul in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are making it simpler for drivers to requalify for their CPC. Previously, when your CPC license expired, you\u2019d need to do 35 hours of training to be able to drive professionally again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But from 1 February, the &#8216;return to driving&#8217; training module will allow professional drivers to take a seven-hour online course to get a national CPC. Completing this&nbsp; allows you to drive for work in the UK but not in the EU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll then need to complete a further 28 hours of online CPC training within 12 months of finishing the &#8216;return to driving&#8217; module. Once you\u2019ve done the additional 28 hours of training, you\u2019ll be able to drive in the EU (if you\u2019re applying for an international CPC).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driver-cpc-to-be-scrapped-nbsp\">Driver CPC to be scrapped?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driver CPC <strong>are not<\/strong> being scrapped \u2013 the DVSA are just reviewing the process to try and give professional drivers more flexibility. For example, you can now choose whether you want a national or international CPC, when in the past there was only one option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was some speculation that the DVSA was looking to scrap the current system and replace it with something else. Instead the DVSA are evolving CPC in three ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">introducing a national driver CPC <strong>\u2013 <\/strong>a new qualification specifically for drivers who only drive in the UK\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">changing the periodic training requirements<strong> \u2013<\/strong> the minimum length of a training course has been reduced from 7 hours to 3.5 hours, and there&#8217;s more flexibility in how drivers can complete their training\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">introducing a new &#8216;return to driving&#8217; module (as explained above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-cpc-training\">What is CPC training?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPC training is a course drivers need to take to professionally drive buses, coaches, or lorries in the UK and EU. This is in addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/vehicles\/uk-launches-digital-driving-licences\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"29406\" >driving licence<\/a> and is designed to improve the driving skills of people who want to drive professionally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve never had a CPC, you\u2019ll need to take a standardised course that covers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">driving and vehicle safety&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">customer service&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the regulation involved to drive for work&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also need to complete 35 hours CPC training every five years to maintain your license.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The content of these courses can vary a lot depending on the type of driving you\u2019re planning to do \u2013 there isn\u2019t one standard CPC course once you\u2019ve taken the initial one. You\u2019ll typically choose a CPC course that relates to your area of professional driving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the course a HGV driver needs to do will be different to a bus driver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-check-my-cpc-online-nbsp\">Can I check my CPC online?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can. Because you need to log a certain amount of hours training to comply with the regulation, you can check your current hours online. Just visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-your-driver-cpc-periodic-training-hours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">government site<\/a> to track your progress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-cpc-training-cost-nbsp-nbsp\">How much does CPC training cost?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There isn\u2019t a standard cost for CPC training. When it comes to the initial CPC test, it can cost anywhere between \u00a3500 to \u00a31000 in total.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But to gain a CPC, you\u2019ll need to complete a variety of tests as well as pay for training. You\u2019ll need to complete the following tests to qualify for a CPC:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">theory test \u2013 including both multiple choice and hazard perception (\u00a323)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">case studies test (\u00a323)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">driving ability test (\u00a3115 on a weekday to \u00a3141 evenings\/weekends)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">practical demonstration (\u00a355)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost for training is what varies most. Depending on whether you do one-to-one or group&nbsp; training, you could end up spending anywhere between \u00a3200 to \u00a3600.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-useful-guides-for-drivers-nbsp\">More useful guides for drivers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/business-van-insurance\/\"><strong>How much is business van insurance?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/vehicles\/new-driving-laws\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1487\" ><strong>6 new driving laws in 2025<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/vehicles\/how-to-buy-a-van-self-employed\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1420\" ><strong>How to buy a business van<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/vehicles\/what-is-the-maximum-fine-for-driving-without-insurance\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1587\" ><strong>What\u2019s the maximum fine for driving without insurance?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready to set up your cover?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the UK&#8217;s biggest <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\" >business insurance<\/a> providers, we specialise in <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability insurance<\/a> and protect more trades than anybody else. 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