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IDC Staff Instructor

About the Course

This course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the instructor development process and prepares you to shape the next generation of PADI Professionals.

Just as scuba divers look up to divemasters, instructor candidates really respect IDC Staff Instructors. As the name implies, 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. It's also a great career move.

Master Scuba Diver Trainers (MSDTs) who are ready to be excellent role models and agree to use the PADI System and components in their entirety may enroll in an IDC Staff Instructor course.

Getting Started

Visit your local PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort and speak with a PADI Course Director.

Academic

After a pre-assessment of your instructor-level knowledge of dive theory, exemplary dive skills, and role-model presentation techniques, you'll participate in these sessions:

  • Instructor development standards, procedures, and curriculum
  • How to organize and conduct the PADI Assistant Instructor course
  • The psychology of evaluation and counseling
  • Evaluating knowledge development, confined water, and open water teaching presentations

Plus, you'll get to audit an IDC or practice teaching many curriculum components.

As an IDC Staff Instructor, you can independently teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses as well as assist with IDCs and other instructor-level continuing education courses.

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    For over 50 years, PADI has undeniably been the Way the World Learns to Dive®, setting the standard for the highest quality dive training, underwater safety and conservation initiatives while evolving the sport of diving into a passionate lifestyle.

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    PADI dive centers and resorts across the globe

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    PADI Professional members worldwide

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