For many people looking for a new career, it may seem like a good idea to become a driving instructor in the UK. There is a shortage of driving instructors at the moment and more and more people are learning to drive each year. It seems like a great way to achieve a secure, well paid, life long career. The main downside is that the cost of driving instructor training is quite high, and for many people it is just too expensive. You can expect to pay up to five thousand pounds, which is no small amount, although a lot of driving instructor training schools will allow you to pay on finance, where repayments are made once you have qualified and are earning money.
I suppose what you have to consider is that all skills are valuable, so if you have to pay up front to get a good skill, then in the long run it is nearly always worth it. Just make sure you do not pay too much for the driving instructor training course, and ensure that you sign up with a reputable provider.