PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

Shape the Future of Diving

Turn your passion for scuba diving into a rewarding career by becoming a PADI Instructor! The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) prepares you to share your love for the underwater world with others, transforming lives through education, adventure, and exploration.

What is the IDC?

The IDC is made up of two components:

• Assistant Instructor (AI) Course: Complete this portion and earn the PADI Assistant Instructor qualification.
• Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program: Progress to this stage and you’ll be ready to attend the Instructor Examination (IE), the final step to becoming a fully certified PADI Instructor.

Dive professionals from other organizations may qualify to join the OWSI program directly, recognizing their prior teaching experience and fast-tracking their path to becoming a PADI Instructor.

Prerequisites:

To enroll in the IDC, you must be:

• A certified PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)
• A certified diver for at least six months
• Have a minimum of 60 logged dives to start (100 dives to attend the IE)
• Hold Emergency First Response (Primary and Secondary Care) certification within the last 24 months
• Have a medical clearance signed by a physician within the past 12 months
• Be an Emergency First Response Instructor (can be earned during the IDC)

What You Will Learn:

Throughout 11 intensive days, you’ll master everything you need to teach scuba diving safely and effectively, including:

• Conducting all PADI core courses and workshops
• Organizing and presenting classroom, confined water, and open-water sessions
• Perfecting skill demonstrations with an emphasis on safety
• Public speaking, problem-solving, and student counseling
• Risk management and diver safety
• Business of Diving, marketing, and dive industry insights
• Conducting programs like Discover Scuba Diving, Scuba Review, and Discover Local Diving

You’ll refine your leadership abilities and gain the confidence needed to inspire the next generation of divers.

Why Choose Our IDC?

At Pyramids Diving Center, we don’t just teach you to pass the IE—we train you to thrive as a dive instructor.
Our experienced Course Directors provide personalized coaching, hands-on workshops, and real-world insights to make sure you're ready for any teaching scenario, anywhere in the world.

Course Details:

• Duration: 11 days
• Needed: PADI Instructor Manual, Certification, Emergency First Response Instructor rating
• Included: Professional mentoring, dive training materials, classroom sessions, water training

Your journey to becoming a professional dive instructor starts here.

Take the plunge with us and inspire a lifetime of underwater adventures!