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PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Professional levelPADI Certified

PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Help train the next generation of PADI Instructors — in-depth knowledge of the instructor development process.

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Taught by Sally Sowell
Course Director & Master Instructor
Meet the team

What's included

✓Course Director-led sessions
✓Auditing a live IDC and practice-teaching curriculum components
✓Support with your PADI application

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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PADI Master Scuba Diver TrainerIn teaching status

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What you'll learn

Sessions

✓Instructor development standards, procedures and curriculum
✓Organising and conducting the PADI Assistant Instructor course
✓The psychology of evaluation and counselling
✓Evaluating knowledge development, confined water and open water presentations

Frequently asked questions

Yes — an IDC Staff Instructor can independently teach the Assistant Instructor course and assist a Course Director on IDCs.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training

Confined-water skills with an instructor, scheduled with you — we’ll confirm the pool date and what to bring.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.

Already certified? PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step.