5-day hands-on PDR training

Paintless Dent Repair Course

Learn to assess, access and repair common vehicle dents without sanding, filler or repainting – with PDR Academy, Tint Academy’s dent repair program.

6,500+ students trained over 10 years  •  Canada & USA  •  Hands-on, real vehicles

5-day paintless dent repair PDR certification course

5-day PDR course breakdown

  • Day 1: PDR fundamentals, panel construction, tools and reflection-light setup
  • Day 2: Dent reading and tool control
  • Day 3: Panel access and glue pulling
  • Day 4: Advanced dents, body lines and crown blending
  • Day 5: Complete repairs, estimating, pricing and PDR business

Upcoming PDR classes

Five full days of hands-on training in Canada.

Edmonton, Alberta PDR course

November 9–13, 2026

Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Vancouver (Surrey), BC PDR course

November 16–20, 2026

Lion Ceramic Coating, Unit 10, 9330 194 St, Surrey, BC V4N 4E9

Toronto / GTA, Ontario PDR course

December 14–18, 2026

Jax Wax Factory Store, 20280 Bathurst St, Holland Landing, ON L9N 1P5

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Learn about PDR career paths before you book.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PDR course?

Five full days of hands-on paintless dent repair training.

Do I need experience?

No previous paintless dent repair or automotive experience is required.

What is included?

Hands-on training with professional tools available during the course, practice panels, small-group coaching, estimating and business training, training materials, a PDR Academy certificate of completion and continued support after the course.

Where are PDR classes held?

Upcoming classes are listed for Edmonton (AB), Vancouver/Surrey (BC) and Toronto/Holland Landing (ON).

See full course details, deposit options and pricing on the PDR course page.