PADI Scuba Instructor Course
Turn your passion for diving into a rewarding career teaching others.
Transform lives and become a leader in dive education and conservation
The PADI Scuba Instructor course is your pathway to transforming a passion for diving into a rewarding profession. As an instructor, you’ll have the opportunity to share your love of the ocean, inspire new divers, and contribute to marine conservation while traveling and working around the world. Whether full-time or part-time, it’s a career that lets you live an extraordinary life both above and below the surface.
Upon successful completion of the Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Examination (IE), graduates earn the globally recognized PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating. This qualification allows you to:
- Teach and certify divers across PADI’s core recreational courses
- Lead and inspire divers with confidence and professionalism
- Work as a dive professional worldwide at resorts, liveaboards, and dive centers
- Access further training to teach specialty courses and advance your career
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) provides:
- Instructor-led training in teaching theory, dive skills, and risk management
- Practice in delivering classroom, confined water, and open water sessions
- Guidance in marketing yourself as a dive professional
- Preparation for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE)
- A supportive learning environment with experienced Course Directors
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Please note that a subscription to PADI for personal membership will be payable upon course completion.
