PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

IDC Wahoo Divers Malaga candidates practicing instructor training and teaching skills under supervision in a dive classroom and pool.

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE (IDC)

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the comprehensive pathway to become a certified diving instructor. Designed for certified divers ready to share their passion, the IDC blends theory, teaching methodology, and hands-on practice to prepare you for the Instructor Certification Exam (IE). Over the course, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and leadership needed to teach diverse student groups, supervise real-world dives, and mentor future divers. The program combines classroom learning, confined-water sessions, and open-water teaching experiences, guided by experienced instructors who provide constructive feedback and personalized coaching.

Price & Requirements

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📚 eLearning: 2 weeks

📘 eLearning time commitment: 2 weeks

🎓 Prerequisites: Active DiveMaster

🚑 Prerequisites: EFR - Primary & Secondary within 24 months

📅 Prerequisites: 6 months as a certified diver

🩺Prerequisites: Medical clearance signed by physician

🧒 Minimum age: 18 years

🔢 Minimum logged dives: (60) -100 to attend IE

Course Overview

📚 Classroom theory, practical teaching

🤿 In-water practice and IE

🏆 Prerequisites: certified DM/AI

🌍Outcome: instructor certification eligibility

What You'll Learn

📘 Instructional design and assessment

🤝 Mentoring and professional development

🛡️ Leadership and risk management

🏆 Continue progression through professional levels