What to expect on the PADI Instructor Development Course

The PADI IDC begins with independent self study and is split into two programmes. The Assistant Instructor Course (PADI AI) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor Course (PADI OWSI). The course takes 8/9 days in total.

The focus of these programmes is on development and learning by making mistakes and being corrected. We learn best by making mistakes, then receiving the necessary feedback to help us improve.

You are expected to have good diving theory skills as this does not form part of the course, you will have covered these subjects in your Divemaster Course or similar course from another diving organisation.

On successful completion of the PADI IDC you will receive confirmation from the Course Director, which will allow you to attend an Instructor Examination (IE).

If you are already a PADI Assistant Instructor you need only complete the OWSI part of the PADI IDC, however it is strongly recommended that you attend the entire Instructor Course, to familiarise yourself with any changes that PADI may make.

If you are already an Instructor with another diving organisation you can choose to complete the OWSI part of the IDC and crossover to a PADI Instructor.