Data Academy Limited

Professional driver training in Leicester

Data Academy Limited is a training centre based in Leicester that serves both transport companies and private individuals. Its activity focuses on preparing candidates for heavy vehicle and trailer licences, as well as training forklift truck operators and providing mandatory courses for professional drivers.

Truck and trailer courses

The training offer covers all classes of LGV/HGV and B+E licences. Specifically, courses are delivered for categories C1 (up to 7.5 tonnes), C (rigid) and C+E (articulated), as well as the B+E course for car and trailer, which includes preparation for handling horsebox and caravan trailers. The company also offers training for category B (car) and the Operator CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

Forklift trucks and theory training

Data Academy has its own indoor school for forklift training, with real racking for reach and counterbalance practical exercises. It also has its own classrooms where theory and hazard perception courses are taught, along with CPC, ADR (dangerous goods) and three-day First Aid in the Workplace training.

Methodology and support

The centre states it has twenty years of experience in driver training and describes its instructors as professional and approachable. The training process is presented as a comprehensive service: from help with obtaining the provisional licence and arranging the medical examination to organising the theory and practical tests. The company states that, once the test has been passed, it can put newly qualified drivers in touch with its clients, some of whom hire the newly qualified students.

Facilities and fleet

Practical training is carried out in the company's own vehicles, identified by the 'ripped L plate' logo on the trucks. The company highlights that the vehicles are well maintained and that lesson scheduling is organised well in advance.

Student recognition

The website shows numerous customer reviews that highlight the patience and clarity of the instructors, the organisation of the process and the exam pass rate. Several testimonials mention that the training enabled them to find work in the sector or to buy their own heavy vehicle.

Location and contact

153 Scudamore Road, Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate, Leicester, LE3 1UQ · Phone: 0116 287 7692 · Email: training@dataacademy.co.uk