The PADI Instructor Development Course is the professional training programme that prepares you to become a PADI Scuba Instructor. It focuses on developing your teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, instructional skills and confidence so you can lead and teach scuba divers safely and professionally.

This course is ideal if you want to: Travel the world while earning an income as a dive professional Share your passion for scuba diving Teach students and help them progress through PADI programmes Turn diving into a fulfilling career or part-time role

To begin the PADI Instructor Development Course, you must typically: Be at least 18 years old Hold PADI Divemaster certification or equivalent Be medically fit to dive and complete the required medical form with Doctor Sign off Hold current CPR and first aid training (Emergency First Response Instructor or equivalent) - Included with your IDC with Ocean Turtle Have logged a 100 dives (as required by PADI for the Insuctor Exam) we can start you at 60 dives as we are a PADI 5-star Career Development Centre and have two PADI Course Directors.

The IDC at Ocean Turtle Diving combines independent study and in-centre training: PADI eLearning: approx. 18–25 hours of independent study Classroom workshops and dry presentations: approx. 5 days In-water training and teaching practice: approx. 3 days Total training time is approximately 8 days, though scheduling may vary.

The course teaches you how to: Teach scuba skills in a safe, effective and engaging way Lead and supervise students during confined water and open water sessions Plan, brief and manage dive activities Understand and apply PADI standards and the PADI System of Education Communicate confidently with students and peers in a professional environment

The IDC prepares you for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), but the IE is conducted separately by a PADI Examiner after your IDC training is complete. Ocean Turtle will support you through the preparation process and we will attend your exam (date and loaction dependent)

Yes. Ocean Turtle offers several IDC training packages to suit different goals, including: IDC Basic Materials Package IDC MSDT Package (with Master Scuba Diver Trainer training) IDC Career Counselling and Mentorship Package IDC Dive Centre Manager Package Each package includes a range of training elements and professional development options.

At the instructor level, you are expected to have your own personal scuba equipment. This ensures you are familiar and comfortable with your gear as a professional. Cylinders and weights are provided as part of the course. We can provid gear rental if required.

All professional level PADI courses require a completed PADI medical questionnaire signed by a physician. You can download the PADI Diver Medical form and take it to your doctor for approval. For UK work purposes, a full HSE dive medical is required by UK Law.

Yes. Divers who are qualified with other agencies (e.g. BSAC, SSI, CMAS) may be able to crossover to PADI. Ocean Turtle Diving’s team will advise on the best pathway based on your current dive credentials. Contact us today.

Once you are a certified PADI Instructor, you can: Teach a full range of PADI courses Work as a dive professional anywhere in the world Continue professional development with specialty instructor courses Progress further to Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Staff Instuctor

The PADI Instructor application fee is a mandatory fee paid directly to PADI when you apply to become a PADI Instructor. This fee covers both the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), which is run by PADI, and the processing of your instructor certifications. Contact us or PADI for the most up to date fee costs.