First Student training programs
Wide-ranging training programs fine-tuned over 100 years.
ACCESS TRAININGComprehensive training and support
No matter your training needs, our programs offer specialized programs for different skill levels, producing a prepared and professional transportation team.
New driver CLP training
- Free Commercial Learner’s Permit course taught by First Student drivers instills new drivers with the knowledge and skills to earn their CLP
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) course focuses on go/no-go decision-making, behind-the-wheel skills and maneuvering, and customer service

Entry level school bus driver training
- Comprehensive, registration compliant instruction with the latest regulations and safety protocols, including MAP21 compliant training, FMCSA registration, and driver testing
- Personalized instruction and feedback from experienced instructors
- Post-training paperwork and enrollment filed with the Federal Registry
- 100% FMCSA certified
- Training vehicles provided

Start building a prepared and professional transportation team.
ACCESS TRAININGComprehensive school bus driver training
- Combines classroom instruction with on-the-job application
- Developed by experts and tailored for each individual, regardless of prior experience
- One-on-one guidance and evaluation from expert instructors, completing all post-training procedures and registrations
- 45.5 hours of training, with modules featuring up to 12 specialized skill-building courses

Special needs training
- Comprehensive special needs training developed by leading experts in behavioral sciences
- Multi-module training presents a set of guidelines, best practices, tools, and on-the-bus instruction
- Drivers, attendants, and monitors learn how to adapt and provide for individual needs, like verbal and nonverbal communication styles and positive strategies for addressing behavior
