Data Academy Reviews 165

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Looking at 37 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, friendliness, and supportive approach, making the learning experience less daunting. Many highlight the team's dedication to helping individuals succeed, with instructors being described as calm, patient, and highly skilled in their teaching methods. The overall service is frequently commended for its efficiency and the comprehensive guidance provided, ensuring customers feel confident and well-prepared. Reviewers also appreciate the positive and welcoming atmosphere created by the entire team, from the initial contact to the completion of their training. The company is often recommended for its ability to help people achieve their goals, with many noting how the training not only helps them pass tests but also instills safe driving practices.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my C+E license, and I can’t thank Phil; my driving instructor, and everyone else at Data Academy for the experience. I’ve used them at every part of my heavy goods vehicle career, Cat C, C... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t recommend Data Academy enough. From day one, the team were professional, friendly, and genuinely focused on helping me succeed. The instructors explained everything clearly, were incredibl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% would fully recommend!Absolutley brilliant company! the whole team made me feel so welcome and comfortable from the very first moment I walked through the doors🥰. Although it felt like such a sh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I highly recommend Data Academy – an excellent and truly professional HGV driving school! The whole team is friendly, patient, and very supportive. A special thanks to Roger, who taught me... See more


Company details

  1. Driving school
  2. Trucking school

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Data Academy is the leading HGV/LGV/B+E and Forklift training provider in Leicester....


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

165 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Data Continues to Deliver 5*

I've just completed my Catory C training with Data. I'm pleased to say I came away with a pass on my first attempt too.

As a Transport Manager, I have been using Data's services for our Warehouse to Wheels programme, where the quality of training they give is second to none. I have now witnessed this first hand, and can attest to the care, attention, and guidance given during training.

If you choose to use Data, for your training needs, either from a business or personal perspective, you will not be disappointed.

All of the team at Data, are an absolute asset to the business, and take great pride in their work. I would like to say a special thank you to Nick & Eddie, who were excellent throughout my training. They were very knowledgeable, and Nick especially, knew how best to bring me out of my shell, and explain things in a way I could understand.

Thank you all, for an excellent experience.

4 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my Class 2 Driving test &…

Just passed my Class 2 Driving test & thanks to NICK !! Really impressed with the DATA ACADEMY systems and lessons plan. I was lucky enough to have NICK as my instructor, he was so pleasant, patient and knowledgeable about all things driving/tips & tricks to drive, etc. He was very professional and understanding. He helped me understand the common mistakes, rules etiquettes and was very reasonable. Thanks to Dorian and Rachel for organise everything from start to finish. Would definitely recommend learning with DATA ACADEMY & specifically NICK !

4 April 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience at Data Academy

Done my class 1 with Data Academy, they were very professional from start to finish. Booking the training course was simple and straightforward. My trainer Roger was understanding yet firm, he easily built my confidence up in the class 1 across the training days, taking me on more difficult roads and routes as the days progressed. All of the team was polite and made you very comfortable. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of doing their HGV

23 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to data academy

Big thanks to data academy, to dorian and rachel in the office and to nick my trainer, couldn't of done it without him. Passed my c1 test first time in the space of 10 hours. 5 stars.

3 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

I passed my class 2 today with data academy, the experience was 5* from start to finish. Good communication and positive energy from all the staff. . I want to say a big thank you to Dorian and Rachel who organised everything for me and of course my mentor Nick for showing me the ropes I couldnt of passed first time with out him. . I honestly couldn't recommend data academy enough

7 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, just passed my my class c today.
I'm not normally one for giving or reading reviews but on this occasion ill make the effort.
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, the way they set your training up to booking your test, data academy are different in many areas but one of the key points is, they pre buy tests, now for them this is a bit risky as they may not have a pupil on test on that day, but they still continue to pre book tests, so I started my training on the friday and my test was already booked for the Thursday , then I failed my 1st attempt (missed a weight restriction sign post) and they already had pre booked tests, so we're able to get me a re test 10 days later rather than 3 months later.
The trainers were brilliant, I had Nick and Eddie, both diffrent people with diffrent styles but both Excellent, it really doesn't matter which instructor you get,
Then there's the office staff Dorian and Rachel that organise you from start to finish and if you fail, pick you up put you on your feet get you a re test, give you more training where required etc.
Can't speak highly enough, I checked out 3 others before settling on Data academy, I strongly advise you just got with Data Academy. I didn't regret it and neither will you.
10/10

27 February 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Class service

Great team at Data Academy, would highly recommend, I passed 1st time, car to Class 1 in 7 days.
A big thank you to Phil for being a great trainer and mentor.

16 February 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Class Instructors

I recently trained with Data Academy for my category C entitlement (from only ever car driving). I was very grateful to pass 1st time & this is heavily down to my attentive, patient and informative instructor (Nick). From my first day with Data Academy , my nerve where immediately put at ease; this allowed me to relax and therefore learn !! All the staff are helpful and warming; helpful from the day of inquiring about the course.
I would recommend using Data Academy for your training and I will definitely be using them again in the future to gain my C+E entitlement.

30 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended

I wasn't best driver, in UK I driving one year and I went for cat C. Nick was my driving instructor, cuz of him I manage to pass in my first attempt, even I didn't believe myself, but he was. All Data Academy guys professional, good and funny.

21 December 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars !

Dedicated at there job & really want you to achieve your goals. All instructors are very friendly and know there stuff. From the start of discussing my assessment to getting it over and done was so simple and easy.

The whole experience was amazing and done to a very professional standard

Thanks !!!

Mark (Lemon Drizzle Cake Maker) :D

27 September 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Class1

From my first phone call to passing my test with zero faults the team at data Academy were amazing the truck i used was modern and my instructor Phill put me at ease and gave me confidence in gaining my C+E license.

2 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

Well from start to finish the team at Data Academy have been 5 star, was a bit nervous at first but they soon put me at ease which gave me a 1st time pass 👍 The truck I drove was nice and modern and the instructor I had was Brilliant.

16 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

had a fantastic experience training for…

had a fantastic experience training for C+E with Data Academy. The help & support I had from Rachel & Dorian from my initial request for information, through to the driver training I received from Phil was great and resulted in a first time, zero fault pass. I had a lot of fun as well which was an added bonus. Thank you

22 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow what can I say a massive thankyou…

Wow what can I say a massive thankyou to all at data academy Leicester really good and on point helped me pass my class 2 test trained me the right way and passed 1st time so thankyou.@Eddie and Dorian thanks Jamie curzon

20 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience at data Academy…

Had a great experience at data Academy learning my class 1 HGV. Dorian and my instructors Darren and Phil were informative and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to do their HGV.

12 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vehicle training

Just finished my class 1 training with data academy and it one place I would recommend all day long. they make u feel welcome also valued and give u there 100 percent advice and knowledge and nothing in there training is left unnoticed they also have keen eye to detail and know how to get your weakness as a strength but they do account for personal reasons at home or at work and do provide other vehicles training

8 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company & friendly people.

The company is very professional with a friendly feeling throughout. My instructor Roger was very patient & taught me all I needed to know above the threshold of what's needed & went through the parts I needed to improve on & I passed 1st time! Very enjoyable experience.

12 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my FLT CB basic.

Just passed my FLT CB basic thanks to the help of the team at Data Academy. Everyone I met was helpful and friendly throughout. Big shout out to our instructor Glen who, despite it being his final week, had a real passion and commitment to ensuring we got thorough and comprehensive training in a relaxed and friendly manner.

9 September 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from Data Academy

Hi Alex,
Always great to hear back from trainees, yes a decent sort our Glen, and sad to see him go..
Total professional, with a sence of normality thrown in. We wish him luck in his new post, and will miss him...

And well done you passing your FLT...

Regards
Dorian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Data Academy

I completed my Cat C training with Data Academy and they were fantastic throughout. My trainer Phil, was superb from start to finish showing patience with myself but also challenging me to overcome any areas I struggled with. The whole team there are welcoming and it’s clear to see they all enjoy their work.

29 May 2021
Unprompted review

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