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Career Change

We will guide you to becoming a highly marketable instructor, with a very strong CV and great interview technique.  We can guarantee you at least an interview for a dream job and we’ll use our extensive global network to help you secure your perfect role.

Students/Gap Year

Students: Fill your year with adventure and travel the world as a PADI Instructor.  Be the envy of your fellow travellers by spending your days cruising beneath the waves, teaching excited tourists how to dive and having plenty of money in the bank to enjoy a cold sundowner with your new mates at the end of a rewarding day.

Parents: As a PADI Instructor, your child will be armed with a huge tool kit of highly transferrable skills including team work, public speaking, time management, leadership, finance management and marketing.  They will be able to work their way around the world, putting some money aside for their future, and gaining some unforgettable life experiences along the way.  Click here for a comparison of the cost of training as a Scuba Instructor (from total beginner).

Book Our MSDT Package and earn Spec Instructor Training
FREE for LIFE to future-proof your career

Pro Training

Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon
Divemaster

The PADI Divemaster course will transform you from a passionate diver into a dive leader and prepare you for some extraordinary job opportunities around the world. You will expand your knowledge of scuba diving concepts and equipment and gain leadership abilities through practical workshops with an instructor mentor. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career.

Assistant Instructor

The PADI Assistant Instructor course takes PADI Divemaster training a step further by teaching certified assistants how to introduce new knowledge and skills independently, or with minimal supervision. The course enhances abilities as an instructional assistant and provides candidates with practical experience in teaching the knowledge and skill development portions of various PADI courses.

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Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon
Instructor

If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life - become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy - being in, around and under water. 

Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Being an MSDT signifies that you've got the experience and certifications to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating. Being an MSDT is a fantastic credential to expand your CV making you more employable and helping you stand out from the crowd.

Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon
Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon
IDC Staff Instructor

IDC Staff Instructors assist with instructor training and share their wisdom and experience with new PADI leaders. Taking the IDC Staff Instructor course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the instructor development process and prepares you to shape the next generation of PADI Professionals. 

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Master Instructor

PADI Master Instructors are recognised as elite scuba diving educators who, through dedication and hard work, have proven to be dive industry leaders. You earn the Master Instructor rating by exemplifying what it means to be a scuba diving professional through your teaching efforts and professional conduct.

 

Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon
Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon
Course Director

PADI Course Directors are PADI Master Instructors who have taken the next step and joined an exclusive group of instructor trainers. Course Directors teach PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) and other instructor-level training, thus are the scuba diving industry's most influential leaders and role models. 

Scuba Diver in Reef

Two Course Directors for the Price of One

Our Pro training team is the best in the industry - Platinum Course Director Kerrie Eade works alongside Sliver Course Director Edwin Lodder to ensure each course is fun and enjoyable whilst delivering the highest level of coaching and extraordinary success rates.  

As a Career Development Centre, Ocean Turtle Diving has achieved the highest level of recognition from PADI for its Pro training. We train in excess of 200 professionals each year, yet deliver bespoke, tailored training to meet the needs of each candidate.

The team’s diving industry network is immense, guaranteeing you at least an interview for that dream job, whether you want a complete change of career and lifestyle, or are just looking to use your spare time more effectively.   

Kerrie brings a wealth of experience from the business world to enrich each course, and Edwin's knowledge of social media and marketing is second to none. They run full and part-time instructor courses throughout the year and around the world.

You will also benefit from our ongoing graduate support network, helping you with all aspects of your career as a PADI Pro. 

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Scuba diving, PADI, Learn to dive, PADI Open Water course, Scuba Instructor, Instructor Development Course, PADI IDC, ELCAS, British Stunt Register training, Scuba diving Hampshire, Scuba diving London, IDC Hampshire, IDC London, Dive shop, Dive centre, BSAC, Scuba diving Berkshire, Scuba diving Surrey, Scuba diving Oxfordshire, Scuba diving Southampton, IDC Berkshire, IDC Surrey, IDC Oxfordshire, IDC Southampton, Divecrew, Andark, London School of Diving, Dive Wimbledon, Drew Richardson, PADI CEO

From L to R: Kristin Valette-Wirth - PADI Chief Brand & Membership Officer, Edwin, Drew Richardson - PADI CEO and Kerrie.

Plan your Instructor Course

2025

May - SPAIN

July - UK

July - SPAIN

August - UK

September - Barbados

October - UK

2026

March - SPAIN

April - UK

May - SPAIN

July - UK

July - SPAIN

August - UK

September - Barbados

October - UK

November - SPAIN

Instructor Course Dates 2025

Instructor Development Course Packages

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IDC Dive Centre Manager Package

£3,000

  • IDC MSDT Package

  • Training on servicing equipment

  • Training in dive centre operations 

  • Experience with real customers 

  • PADI Tec Rec Gas Blender 

  • Experience of guiding dives

IDC Career Counselling / Mentorship Package

£2,500

  • IDC Materials Package

  • Job placement assistance

  • CV writing assistance

  • Interview practice

  • Networking events

IDC MSDT Package

£2,500

  • IDC Materials Package

  • MSDT Training (5 PADI Specialty Instructor ratings)

  • Free Instructor Specs for Life

IDC Materials Package

£2,000

  • IDC Basic Package

  • PADI IDC Materials (required for course)

IDC Basic Package

£1,500

  • Instructor Development Course

  • PADI Dive Theory online

  • EFR Instructor training

IDC Custom Package

Get in touch today and we can tailor a custom package to suit your requirements.​

Testimonials

I have just completed my PADI IDC with Ocean Turtle Diving using ELCAS credits (Armed Forces Resettlement Scheme). The entire team were really helpful from the get go, engaging early in a friendly and positive manner. The course itself, whilst very intense, was a lot of fun and highly informative. It has given me a new found confidence and belief in myself, which goes way beyond the knowledge and skills required to deliver the PADI syllabus, which I have also been afforded in abundance. Thanks team. Great job!

Matt Starmer

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