The Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is the qualification required by law for anyone nominated as a Transport Manager on a Standard National or Standard International operator licence. Without a qualified Transport Manager in post, a standard HGV operator licence cannot be granted or maintained.
Required for anyone nominated as Transport Manager on a Standard National or Standard International HGV operator licence. Covers operator licensing law, drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, financial management and transport operations.
Required for Transport Managers on Standard licences for passenger-carrying vehicle operations. This is a separate qualification from the Goods Vehicle route — the two are not interchangeable. Choose the route that matches your operation.
Choose the route that fits you best. Choose the live online route for an expert, tutor-led programme accessible from anywhere, or choose home study for more flexibility around work, family or business commitments.
The best fit if you want live tutor-led teaching, a structured learning environment and fixed course dates to keep you moving forward.
The best fit if you need more flexibility and want to study around your lifestyle without relying on fixed live course dates.
If you want more structure, expert tutor-led delivery and fixed dates, go live online. If you need more flexibility and want to study around other commitments, go home study.
All courses include exams, and you can spread the cost with flexible Klarna payment options.
Both routes lead to the same qualification and both include the official exams. The difference is how you study to get there.
| Live Online (5-day) | Home Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Study format | Live tutor-led Zoom classroom | Self-paced study from home |
| Typical duration | 5 consecutive days + exam window | Flexible — typically 6–8 weeks |
| Fixed dates required | ✓ Yes — structured schedule | No fixed dates needed |
| Live tutor access | ✓ Throughout all 5 days | Available with tutor-supported option |
| Both exams included | ✓ MCQ & Case Study included | ✓ MCQ & Case Study included |
| Study materials | Printed notes sent by post | Home study pack included |
| Klarna available | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Road Haulage price | £1,095 inc VAT | From £679.99 inc VAT |
| Best for | Structure, interaction and fixed teaching dates | Flexibility around work, family or business commitments |
Passing the qualification proves you know the law. These courses help you apply it in a real operation — and keep your knowledge current once you are in the role.
Not every candidate needs a full course. Here are the other options available through Transcom National Training.
Already studied? Book your multiple choice and case study exams independently — both exams or single units, Road Haulage and PCV, sit from home or office.
View exam booking → Operator licence awarenessFor directors, senior managers and restricted operator licence holders. 1-day live online training with a Traffic Commissioner recognised certificate on completion.
View OLAT → Exam preparationA focused live online revision day for candidates who have studied and want structured exam preparation for the MCQ and case study assessments before sitting.
View exam prep day → One-to-one supportStruggling with one topic? Book a focused one-to-one online session for help with drivers' hours, tachographs, operator licensing, financial standing or case study technique.
Book a study session →These questions cover the qualification itself. For course-specific questions — pass marks, Klarna terms, study materials, exam scheduling — see each individual course page.
The Transport Manager CPC is the professional qualification required by law for anyone nominated as a Transport Manager on a Standard National or Standard International HGV operator licence. Without a qualified Transport Manager in post, a standard operator licence cannot be granted or maintained.
It is not required for restricted operator licences. If you operate on a restricted licence, OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) is the more relevant course for directors and senior managers.
The Goods Vehicle (Road Haulage) CPC qualifies you to be nominated as Transport Manager on a standard licence for HGV operations. The PCV (Passenger Commercial Vehicle) CPC qualifies you for passenger transport operations.
The two qualifications are separate and not interchangeable — you must sit the route that matches your operation. Transcom offers both routes through our home study packages.
The live online 5-day course takes five consecutive training days, after which you sit your exams. Home study typically takes 6 to 8 weeks of self-paced preparation.
Most candidates complete the full process — from starting a course to holding the qualification — within 2 to 4 months, depending on exam scheduling. See our 2026 exam dates guide to plan your timeline.
Yes. If you have already studied and are ready to sit, you can book the multiple choice and case study exams independently through our exam booking page. Both exams together or individual units are available for Road Haulage and PCV routes.
If you want focused revision before sitting, our Exam Preparation Day (£94.99) gives you a structured live online revision session before the official assessments.
The Transport Manager CPC is a formal professional qualification required by law for nominated Transport Managers on Standard operator licences. OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) is management-level compliance awareness training for directors, senior managers and restricted operator licence holders.
OLAT does not replace or substitute for the Transport Manager CPC. If you are unsure which you need, contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
Passing the CPC proves you know the law — but it does not prepare you for the real situations that arise in an active operation. Our New Transport Manager Course (£325 inc VAT) is a 2-day practical programme that bridges that gap, with a full policy and procedure template pack included.
For ongoing CPD once you are established in the role, the 2-Day Transport Manager Refresher (£160 inc VAT) keeps your knowledge current with Traffic Commissioner expectations — including maintenance oversight, brake testing evidence and OCRS.
