Become a dive instructor
Turn your passion into your profession by becoming a dive instructor.By becoming a PADI Instructor, you're ready to share your passion with a new generation of divers. After completing your IDC, you will teach courses to beginners and beyond!
HOW TO BECOME A DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Pass on your passion for scuba diving to the next generation of divers by becoming a certified dive instructor. Upon successfully completing the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), you will earn worldwide recognition as a professional dive instructor.
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Minimum certification: Divemaster Certification
- Mandatory courses: CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months
- Medical Statement: Signed by a physician within 12 months
- Equipment: Full dive equipment
2024 IDC start dates:
12 April, 5 July, 20 September, 29 November
Packages & Pricing
Choose the package that suits your needs.We offer packages with and without accommodation, food options and more!
IDC-Basic
What’s included:
- PADI IDC Crew pack
- EFR Instructor Crew pack
- Two PADI instructor specialties
- PADI Instructor Exam Fee
- PADI IDC Application Fee
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course Application Fee
What’s not included:
- Only the $40 STINAPA fee
IDC-Deluxe
What’s included:
- Everything from the IDC-basic
- Housing and breakfast: you will be staying in a luxury resort for 17 days close to the IDC location.
Casita Palma is a small and quiet resort which has everything you need to relax after a day of lessons.
IDC-Supreme
What’s included:
- Everything from the IDC- Deluxe program
- Lunch brought to you everyday at the location you will be for the IDC
- Dinner will be served daily at Trocadero restaurant
This way you don’t need to worry about anything and can focus completely on the IDC.
