Looking for a paintless dent repair (PDR) course in Canada? Tint Academy and PDR Academy have three 5-day, hands-on PDR certification classes left on the 2026 calendar: Edmonton (November 9–13), Vancouver/Surrey (November 16–20) and Toronto/Holland Landing (December 14–18). Full payment is $3,799 USD, or you can hold your seat with a $1,000 deposit. No previous dent repair experience is needed.
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2026 PDR Course Dates in Canada
- Edmonton, AB: Monday–Friday, November 9–13, 2026, at Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2
- Vancouver area (Surrey, BC): Monday–Friday, November 16–20, 2026, at Lion Ceramic Coating, Unit 10, 9330 194 St, Surrey, BC V4N 4E9
- Toronto area (Holland Landing, ON): Monday–Friday, December 14–18, 2026, at Jax Wax Factory Store, 20280 Bathurst St, Holland Landing, ON L9N 1P5
Every class runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day. Classes are kept small so every student gets time on the tools with an instructor beside them.
What Is Paintless Dent Repair?
Paintless dent repair is a way to remove eligible dents, such as door dings, parking-lot dents, creases, body-line dents and hail damage, while keeping the vehicle's original factory paint. There is no sanding, body filler or repainting. A technician reads the dent under a PDR light or reflection board, then pushes the metal back from behind the panel with rods, or pulls it from the outside with glue tabs and lifters.
For suitable damage, PDR gives customers a faster and less invasive option than conventional body repair. That is why it fits so well alongside detailing, ceramic coating, window tint, PPF and dealership reconditioning work.
Watch: 5 Questions Everyone Asks About Learning PDR
In this short video, PDR Academy and Tint Academy answer the questions beginners ask most: how long it takes to learn PDR, whether you need automotive experience, what earning potential looks like, what kinds of dents PDR can repair, and which tools and training you need to start.
What You Learn in the 5-Day PDR Course
Day 1: PDR Fundamentals
Vehicle-panel construction, damage assessment, workshop safety, tool selection and reflection-light setup. You start building hand-eye coordination with controlled pushing exercises.
Day 2: Dent Reading and Tool Control
Reading reflection patterns, finding the tip of your tool behind the panel, controlling pressure, correcting lows, reducing high spots and releasing tension around the dent crown.
Day 3: Panel Access and Glue Pulling
Safely accessing doors, hoods, fenders and other panels, working around braces, trim and wiring, and hands-on glue pulling with tabs, mini lifters and slide hammers.
Day 4: Advanced Dent Repair
Larger, deeper and sharper dents, body-line repair, controlled heat, crown blending, knockdowns and combining traditional pushing with glue pulling. Aluminum panel considerations are covered too.
Day 5: Complete Repairs and the PDR Business
Taking a repair from inspection to final quality control, then estimating, retail and dealership pricing, customer communication, mobile or shop setup, photography and marketing.
What Is Included
- Five full days of hands-on PDR training on real vehicle panels
- Small-group instruction with direct correction and coaching
- Dent reading with PDR lights and reflection boards
- Traditional pushing, glue pulling, knockdown and blending techniques
- Damage assessment, estimating, pricing and business training
- Training materials and reference resources
- PDR Academy Certificate of Completion
- Supplier access and continued mentor support after the course
Each city's course page also lists the professional PDR tool kit students receive. Check the Edmonton, Vancouver or Toronto page for the full kit list.
Who Should Take a PDR Course?
- Complete beginners who want a hands-on automotive skill or a side business
- Auto detailers and ceramic coating installers who want to fix dings instead of referring them out
- Window tint and PPF installers who want another service for customers already in the shop
- Body-shop, collision and dealership reconditioning staff
- Mobile service providers and shop owners who want to add dent repair
Strong PDR skills take continued practice after class. The five days give you the right foundation, techniques and support to keep improving. What you earn afterward depends on your skill, pricing, market and how much work you book. Tint Academy does not guarantee income or employment.
PDR Course Cost and How to Register
- Full payment: $3,799 USD
- Deposit plan: $1,000 to hold your seat, with the balance due on class day
- Early-registration discount: message the team before you check out to ask about the $500 USD discount
The store charges in US dollars, so Canadian students should confirm the currency shown at checkout.
- Open the Paintless Dent Repair Course page and choose Edmonton, Vancouver or Toronto, or go straight to the city page.
- Pay in full or choose the deposit plan.
- Questions or discount availability? Call or text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195. In the USA, call or text 321-364-9518.
Not ready to book? Read the free PDR Opportunity Guide on career paths, tools and training first.
Go Deeper: Watch the PDR Business Webinar
This longer webinar replay walks through how to learn PDR and how to build a paintless dent repair business, from training and tools to finding your first customers.
Pair PDR with Window Tint or PPF
Many students run several automotive services from one shop or van. If you also want to learn window tint or paint protection film, our Window Tint & PPF Certification Guide covers the 2-day courses, locations and dates across Canada and the USA. Tint Academy has trained 6,500+ students over 10 years.
PDR Course FAQ
When and where are the next PDR courses in Canada?
Tint Academy and PDR Academy have three 5-day paintless dent repair classes scheduled: Edmonton, AB on November 9–13, 2026 (Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW); the Vancouver area on November 16–20, 2026 (Lion Ceramic Coating, Unit 10, 9330 194 St, Surrey, BC); and the Toronto area on December 14–18, 2026 (Jax Wax Factory Store, 20280 Bathurst St, Holland Landing, ON). Classes run 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day.
How much does the PDR course cost?
Full payment on the store is $3,799 USD. You can also hold a seat with a $1,000 deposit and pay the balance on class day. Ask the team about the $500 USD early-registration discount before you check out: call or text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195.
How long is the paintless dent repair course?
Five full days of hands-on training, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day.
Do I need experience to learn PDR?
No. No previous paintless dent repair or automotive experience is required. The course starts with fundamentals and builds up to complete repairs.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Students who complete the course receive a PDR Academy Certificate of Completion.
Who is the PDR course for?
Beginners, auto detailers, window tint and PPF installers, body-shop and collision technicians, dealership reconditioning staff, mobile service providers and shop owners who want to add dent repair.
Ready to learn paintless dent repair? Reserve your seat in Edmonton, Vancouver or Toronto, or call/text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195.
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