About
If you think Lyft and Uber are a great source of side income you’d be right. But there is so much more opportunity to profit that most drivers are missing out on… Being an Uber or Lyft driver can be your road to financial freedom.
Ridesharing is one of the most flexible and easy ways you can make an income. It’s easy to set up as an Uber or Lyft driver. But then you’re pretty much on your own. With 3.9 million Uber drivers and 1.4 million Lyft drivers on the road, competition is fierce. You can’t afford to take your foot off the gas.
This course will uncover all of the little known tips and tricks that professional drivers use to not only get high-value riders, but score excellent tips once the ride is complete. Learn the best places to be for profitable rides, and how you can benefit from “surge pricing.”
Start this video course now and get ready to hit the road as a successful rideshare driver.
Requirements
No formal requirements are needed. You will, of course need a vehicle and driver’s license to get started with ridesharing. International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Getting To Know The Platforms
- Introduction and course overview
- The Uber platform and driving requirements
- The Lyft platform and driving requirements
- The sign-up process
- Final steps before driving
Module 2: On The Road Basics
- Getting to know the Uber and Lyft Driver apps
- Accepting trips and making pick-ups and drop-offs
- Accommodating your passengers
- Creating a good driving experience
- Preparing for full days on the road
Module 3: Maximizing Ratings And Earnings
- The importance of driver ratings
- How to increase your Uber and Lyft rating
- Uber and Lyft surge pricing and bonuses
- Finding the best times to go out in your city
- Using both apps to maximize earnings
Module 4: Safety And Troubleshooting
- Issues you may run into on the road
- Changing destinations and other rider requests
- Handling issues with your passengers
- Reaching out to support during a ride
- Why drivers get deactivated and avoiding deactivation
Module 5: Additional Driver Tips
- Getting ready for tax season
- Car maintenance and upkeep
- Making the most of the holidays
- Preparing for unexpected situations
- Final words
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone seeking the freedom to work for themselves, work the hours they want and who loves being behind the wheel
- If you’re thinking of buying a newer car, you can help pay for it by being a rideshare driver
- Anyone thinking of becoming a rideshare driver who wants to know how to sign up and how the system works
- Existing Uber and Lyft drivers who want to know how to max out their tips and get 5* ratings
Career path
- Become a high-earning, top-rated Lyft or Uber driver
- Mentor others on how to be a successful rideshare driver
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Tim Hess
Expertise: Uber Driving
Tim Hess is a platinum driver for Uber as well as a rideshare driver for the Lyft platform. He has shared his experiences as a driver on YouTube since early 2019, when he first began rideshare driving in his spare time. Since then he has corresponded with hundreds of drivers, accumulating a wide perspective and insight about the industry. His primary focuses as a rideshare driver include strategies to maximize profits, ensuring the safety of both drivers and passengers on the road, and understanding the ways that drivers get deactivated from the platforms.
Uber & Lyft Rideshare Driving 
3541 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC Certified.
3541 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC Certified.
About
If you think Lyft and Uber are a great source of side income you’d be right. But there is so much more opportunity to profit that most drivers are missing out on… Being an Uber or Lyft driver can be your road to financial freedom.
Ridesharing is one of the most flexible and easy ways you can make an income. It’s easy to set up as an Uber or Lyft driver. But then you’re pretty much on your own. With 3.9 million Uber drivers and 1.4 million Lyft drivers on the road, competition is fierce. You can’t afford to take your foot off the gas.
This course will uncover all of the little known tips and tricks that professional drivers use to not only get high-value riders, but score excellent tips once the ride is complete. Learn the best places to be for profitable rides, and how you can benefit from “surge pricing.”
Start this video course now and get ready to hit the road as a successful rideshare driver.
Requirements
No formal requirements are needed. You will, of course need a vehicle and driver’s license to get started with ridesharing. International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Getting To Know The Platforms
- Introduction and course overview
- The Uber platform and driving requirements
- The Lyft platform and driving requirements
- The sign-up process
- Final steps before driving
Module 2: On The Road Basics
- Getting to know the Uber and Lyft Driver apps
- Accepting trips and making pick-ups and drop-offs
- Accommodating your passengers
- Creating a good driving experience
- Preparing for full days on the road
Module 3: Maximizing Ratings And Earnings
- The importance of driver ratings
- How to increase your Uber and Lyft rating
- Uber and Lyft surge pricing and bonuses
- Finding the best times to go out in your city
- Using both apps to maximize earnings
Module 4: Safety And Troubleshooting
- Issues you may run into on the road
- Changing destinations and other rider requests
- Handling issues with your passengers
- Reaching out to support during a ride
- Why drivers get deactivated and avoiding deactivation
Module 5: Additional Driver Tips
- Getting ready for tax season
- Car maintenance and upkeep
- Making the most of the holidays
- Preparing for unexpected situations
- Final words
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone seeking the freedom to work for themselves, work the hours they want and who loves being behind the wheel
- If you’re thinking of buying a newer car, you can help pay for it by being a rideshare driver
- Anyone thinking of becoming a rideshare driver who wants to know how to sign up and how the system works
- Existing Uber and Lyft drivers who want to know how to max out their tips and get 5* ratings
Career path
- Become a high-earning, top-rated Lyft or Uber driver
- Mentor others on how to be a successful rideshare driver
Creator
Tim Hess
Expertise: Uber Driving
Tim Hess is a platinum driver for Uber as well as a rideshare driver for the Lyft platform. He has shared his experiences as a driver on YouTube since early 2019, when he first began rideshare driving in his spare time. Since then he has corresponded with hundreds of drivers, accumulating a wide perspective and insight about the industry. His primary focuses as a rideshare driver include strategies to maximize profits, ensuring the safety of both drivers and passengers on the road, and understanding the ways that drivers get deactivated from the platforms.