PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Assistant Instructor plus Open Water Scuba Instructor — the full IDC with a PADI Course Director, ready for the Instructor Examination.
What's included
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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What you'll learn
Curriculum
Frequently asked questions
PADI schedules Instructor Examinations regionally; the shop runs the IDC to finish just before one. Ask for the next dates.
Simple process
How it works
eLearning at home
Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.
Pool training
Confined-water skills with an instructor, scheduled with you — we’ll confirm the pool date and what to bring.
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.