PADI IDC Staff Instructors are PADI Instructors moving towards instructor-level training or teaching the Instructor Development Course (IDC). IDC Staff Instructors can independently train and certify PADI Assistant Instructors as well as help train PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors.

What can I do as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor?

Teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses

Help PADI Course Directors conduct the PADI Instructor Development Course

Help PADI Course Directors conduct instructor -level continuing education

What do I need to start?

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification

18 years old

What will I do?

Demonstrate mastery of instructor-level dive theory, knowledge development teaching presentations and confined water teaching presentations

Audit a complete IDC

How long will it take?

Two course days plus a complete IDC audit

What materials are needed?

PADI Course Director Manual

Confined Water Presentation Evaluation Slate

Open Water Presentation Evaluation Slate

All IDC required materials (must be current versions)

What does the course cost?

$650 plus course materials and PADI application fees