
Ocean Turtle Pro Team
Our Pro training team is the best in the industry - Platinum Course Director Kerrie Eade works alongside Elite 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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Kerrie and Edwin with Drew Richardson PADI CEO and Kristin Valette-Wirth PADI Chief Brand & Membership Officer
Our Mentor Program ensures you have a personal coach to guide you through your pro journey, whether that begins after your Discover Scuba Dive or at any stage of your diving development.
Contact us and one of our friendly instructor mentors will contact you to get started.
Pro Training

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 knowledge and skill development portions of various PADI courses.
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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.


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

Training Dates 2023/24
Course | Location | Dates | PADI Instructor Exam |
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PADI Divemaster Course | UK | First and second weekend of every month | N/A |
PADI Instructor Development Course | SPAIN | 20th - 27th October 23 | 28th - 29th October 23 |
PADI Divemaster Course | SPAIN | 20th - 24th October 23 | N/A |
PADI Instructor Development Course | EGYPT | 30th Nov - 7th December | 9th - 10th December 23 |
PADI Instructor Development Course | SPAIN | 8th - 15th March 24 | 16th - 17th March 24 |
PADI Divemaster Course | SPAIN | 8th - 12th March 24 | N/A |
PADI Instructor Development Course | UK
| 19th - 26th April 24 | 27th - 28th April 24 |
PADI Divemaster Course | UK | 19th - 23rd April 24 | N/A |
PADI Divemaster Course | SPAIN | 10th - 14th June 24 | N/A |
PADI Instructor Development Course | UK | 12th - 19th July 24 | 20th - 21st July 24 |
PADI Instructor Development Course | UK | 30th Aug - 6th September 24 | 7th - 8th September 24 |
PADI Instructor Development Course | UK | 18th - 25th October 24 | 26th - 27th October 24 |
Instructor Development Course Packages
