Accelerated initial qualification: 2026 price, categories C and D, code 95

indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index

Accelerated initial qualification, which adds code 95 to a driving licence, most commonly costs PLN 2,900 at training centres (typically PLN 2,850 ‑ 4,300), while the most expensive offers reach PLN 5,700. The price usually includes training, materials and the exam. A category C driving course is a separate expense, with a median price of PLN 6,000.

Code 95 on a driving licence allows you to work as a lorry or bus driver. A category C or D driving licence alone is not enough to carry goods or passengers commercially: you also need an initial qualification. Below, we break down its cost, compare the accelerated and full versions, and calculate the total cost of becoming a professional driver. The data comes from driving school price lists collected by indekscen.pl.

How much does accelerated initial qualification cost?

Accelerated initial qualification most commonly costs PLN 2,900, according to training centre price lists collected by indekscen.pl, with typical offers ranging from PLN 2,850 ‑ 4,300. The cheapest centres charge from PLN 2,800, while the most expensive packages cost up to PLN 5,700.

The price of driver initial qualification usually includes theory classes, practical training (driving and exercises in a manoeuvring area or simulator), study materials and the state exam. Medical and psychological examinations are not always included, and a category C or D driving course is never included. The highest-priced offers usually provide additional materials, online tests and a full set of examinations.

Accelerated or full initial qualification: what is the difference?

Accelerated initial qualification involves 140 hours of training, while the full version takes 280 hours, and this is the main reason for the price difference. Both grant the same code 95, but differ in the minimum age at which you can drive professionally:

Version	Training	Cat. C: work from age	Cat. D: work from age	Cost
Accelerated	140 hours	21	23	PLN 2,850 ‑ 4,300
Full	280 hours	18	21	higher, closer to PLN 5,700

The accelerated version is sufficient for most adult candidates, as they are already at least 21. The full version is usually chosen by young drivers who want to start work as soon as they turn 18, often as part of vocational education.

How much do category C initial qualification and a driving licence cost together?

Category C initial qualification and a category C driving course are two separate expenses: around PLN 2,900 for the qualification and PLN 5,500 ‑ 6,500 for the category C driving licence course. Training centres often sell them as a package, which may be cheaper than purchasing them separately, but always break down the package into its components when comparing offers.

The complete cost path for a prospective lorry driver is as follows:

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

1. Medical and psychological examinations before the category C course. Prices vary between providers, and some training centres include them in the package.
2. Category C driving course and the exam at a WORD regional road traffic centre.
3. Accelerated initial qualification with a theory test.
4. Replacement driving licence showing code 95, fee: PLN 100.
5. Tachograph driver card, official fee: PLN 172.20.

If you do not yet have a category B driving licence, you must also complete the basic driving course. We compare the costs of all categories in the article how much does a driving licence cost.

What examinations are required before the qualification, and how much do they cost?

Before starting a category C or D course and the initial qualification, you need medical and psychological certificates confirming that there are no contraindications to driving. Driver examinations are carried out by an authorised doctor and a psychological assessment centre. We do not yet have a separate median price for them in the index, so it is best to check the price with the training centre, as some packages include these examinations.

When you start work, your employer will also refer you for an occupational health examination. According to clinic price lists, occupational health examination usually costs PLN 125 ‑ 250, with additional examinations required for driving positions. This cost is covered by the employer, not the candidate.

The certificates are valid for a limited period and must be renewed, so include this recurring expense when budgeting for a driving career, just like periodic training.

How much does the bus qualification (category D) cost?

The category D initial qualification costs about the same as the category C qualification, usually PLN 2,850 ‑ 4,300 for the accelerated version. The category D driving licence course (bus) itself is more expensive, with a median price of PLN 6,900, because it requires a category B licence and takes longer to complete.

A driver who already has code 95 for category C and wants to switch to buses does not need to complete the entire qualification again. A supplementary qualification is sufficient. It is shorter and cheaper than the full qualification because it covers only the differences between carrying goods and passengers.

How long does accelerated initial qualification take?

Accelerated initial qualification involves 140 hours of training, which in practice takes between three and six weeks, depending on the schedule. Daytime courses finish sooner, while weekend courses for people in employment take longer. The training is followed by a theory test before a board appointed by the voivode, and then an application to add code 95 to the driving licence.

The process from enrolment to receiving the document showing code 95 usually takes between one and a half and three months. Waiting for the new driving licence takes the longest. If a driver needs the code by a specific date, for example to start a job, it is worth enrolling well in advance.

What does the accelerated initial qualification exam involve?

The accelerated initial qualification exam is a multiple-choice test covering regulations, safe and economical driving, drivers’ working time, carrying goods or passengers, and first aid. The questions are publicly available, and training centres provide question banks and online mock exams.

Most candidates pass on their first attempt because the test covers the course material. The training price usually includes one attempt, while a resit may be charged separately, so ask about its cost when comparing offers.

What should you check when choosing a training centre?

There is a considerable difference between the cheapest and most expensive initial qualification offers in the price lists, from PLN 2,800 to PLN 5,700. Before paying, check:

• What the price includes. The exam, materials, medical and psychological examinations, and access to online tests.
• Registration. The centre must be listed in the register of organisations providing training for drivers engaged in road transport.
• Vehicles and manoeuvring area. Practical training should take place in a vehicle of the appropriate category or in a simulator.
• Class times. A weekend schedule allows you to continue working.
• Funding. Labour offices and employers often cover part of the cost.

We cover other courses that open the way to work in transport and logistics in the article UDT forklift course: price. You can find more training prices in the education and courses category.

Is the initial qualification worth it?

The initial qualification is mandatory for anyone who wants to carry goods professionally in a category C vehicle or passengers in a category D vehicle, so the real question is how to obtain it for less. Spending around PLN 2,900 on the qualification plus PLN 6,000 on a category C course is an investment in a profession facing a shortage of workers. Code 95 must then be renewed through periodic training every five years.

„Średnia cena kwalifikacji wstępnej przyspieszonej (kod 95) w Szczecinie w 2026 roku wynosi 2 900 zł / szkolenie”

cenauslug.pl (Szczecin), 2026, source

„Cena 2800 złotych zawiera: szkolenie, dostęp do bazy pytań w naszym ośrodku, testy online, materiały edukacyjne, egzamin”

swiadectwokwalifikacjizawodowej.pl, source

„Koszt kwalifikacji wstępnej to 5700 złotych w cenę wliczone jest szkolenie, materiały edukacyjne oraz egzamin państwowy”

abc-szkolenia.com, source

The prices in this article come from public price lists published by driver training centres and from trade publications. Each price on the how much does a driver’s initial qualification cost page includes a source, date and verbatim quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does code 95 cost?

Kod 95 w prawie jazdy uzyskuje się po kwalifikacji wstępnej, której wersja przyspieszona kosztuje zwykle PLN 2,850 ‑ 4,300. Do tego dochodzi wymiana prawa jazdy na dokument z wpisanym kodem, za PLN 100.

Can you complete the initial qualification before obtaining a category C driving licence?

Tak, kwalifikację wstępną można robić przed kursem kat. C, w trakcie albo po nim. Kod 95 wpisuje się jednak do prawa jazdy dopiero wtedy, gdy masz już kategorię, której dotyczy kwalifikacja.

How much does periodic driver training cost?

Szkolenie okresowe trzeba przechodzić co 5 lat, żeby zachować kod 95. W naszym indeksie nie mamy jeszcze mediany jego ceny, więc najlepiej porównać oferty kilku ośrodków.

Can the initial qualification be subsidised?

Tak, urzędy pracy często finansują bezrobotnym kurs kat. C z kwalifikacją, a pracodawcy mogą korzystać z Krajowego Funduszu Szkoleniowego. Przy cenie rzędu PLN 2,900 warto zapytać w urzędzie pracy przed zapisem.

How long does the initial qualification exam take?

Egzamin to test przed komisją powołaną przez wojewodę, trwa zwykle od godziny do dwóch. Opłata za egzamin w większości ofert jest wliczona w cenę szkolenia, co warto sprawdzić przed zapisem.

Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.

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