PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC): Become a PADI Pro with DRIS!

Ready to transform your passion for diving into a rewarding career? The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the most recognized and respected scuba instructor training program globally. Completing your IDC with Dive Right In Scuba, a PADI 5-Star Career Development Center (CDC) with a history of training professionals since 1975, sets you on the path to becoming a highly sought-after PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

This intensive program prepares you not just for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), but for real-world teaching. We don't just meet standards; we aim to create instructors known for their skill and preparedness.

Optional Prep Course:

Feeling a bit rusty on theory or skills? We offer an optional two-day IDC Prep Course (recommended two days before the IDC starts) covering dive theory, PADI Standards, presentation preparation, and skill refinement to help you start the IDC smoothly.

The IDC Experience (8 Days):

This comprehensive course teaches you how to conduct all core PADI courses. You'll learn to:

• Organize and present dive theory effectively.
• Conduct skill development sessions in confined water.
• Control and manage open water training dives.
• Become a better public speaker.
• Demonstrate skills professionally while ensuring student diver safety.
• Understand risk management, diver safety, and the business of diving.
• Learn about marketing diving and sales counseling.

The Final Step: Instructor Examination (IE)

Following successful completion of the IDC, you'll attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). This independent, two-day evaluation conducted by PADI staff assesses your knowledge development, classroom presentation, confined water teaching, and open water teaching abilities. Passing the IE earns your PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.

Prerequisites:

• PADI Divemaster rating (or qualifying certification from another organization - crossover required).
• Be a certified diver for at least six months.
• Minimum of 60 logged dives (must include documented experience in night, deep, and navigation diving). Logged dive requirement increases to 100 dives before attending the IE.
• Proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24 months.
• Emergency First Response Instructor (EFR-I) rating (can be completed concurrently with the IDC).
• A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months confirming fitness for diving.

Required Materials:

Current PADI IDC Crew-Pak (Digital) #60234 (Not included in course price)

Course Fee Includes:

• Full IDC Tuition (AI and OWSI components)
• PADI Application Fees (AI and OWSI)
• PADI Instructor Examination (IE) Fee

Not Included:

• Required PADI IDC Crew-Pak, EFR Instructor Course fee (if needed), personal dive equipment, travel/accommodation/fees associated with the IE location.

Accreditation & Disclosures:

• Dive Right In Scuba is VA approved. Dive Right In Scuba is approved to operate by the Private Business and Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
• Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) - www.ibhe.org
• IBHE Online Complaint System - www.complaints.ibhe.org
• Dive Right In Scuba is not accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accredited body. 

You only train once to become a PADI Instructor – choose the best! Enroll in the Dive Right In Scuba PADI IDC online today!

Key Topics

• Full PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC = AI + OWSI components)
• Prepares candidates for PADI Instructor Examination (IE) and real-world teaching
• Taught by DRIS: PADI 5-Star CDC, experienced Course Directors (since 1975)
• Optional 2-Day Prep Course available
• IDC Covers: PADI Standards, Learning/Instruction/PADI System, Risk Management, Diver Safety, Business of Diving,
• Marketing/Sales Counseling, teaching all core PADI courses.
• IE: Separate 2-day evaluation by PADI following IDC completion.

Prerequisites:

• PADI DM (or crossover)
• Certified diver 6+ months
• 60+ logged dives (incl. night, deep, nav) to start IDC (100+ for IE)
• Current CPR/First Aid (<24 mo)
• EFR Instructor (can be done concurrently)
• Signed Medical Statement (<12 mo)

• Required Materials: Current PADI IDC Crew-Pak (Digital) #60234
• Included: IDC Tuition, AI/OWSI Application Fees, IE Fee
• Excluded: IDC Crew-Pak, EFR-I Course Fee (if needed), Personal Gear, Travel/Fees for IE
• Accreditation/Disclosures: VA Approved, IBHE Approved (with complaint link), Not accredited by US Dept. of Education recognized body.
• Outcome: Preparation and eligibility to attend the PADI IE to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.