PADI Instructor Development Course So you’re ready for the next step and to get the chance to introduce new divers to the sport of Scuba diving, see the looks on their faces the first time they breath underwater or see things they have only seen in movies and on TV? Maybe you want to become an Instructor to start or change careers or so you can travel the world. The Instructor Course will teach current Divemaster or Assistants Instructors the knowledge to safely function as an Instructor with the abilities to teach Open Water Scuba Divers, Advanced Adventures Divers, Rescue Divers, Divemasters and Assistant Instructors. The program is divided into two sections,– Instructor Development Course (IDC), and – Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC). YOUR DREAM OF BECOMING A PADI INSTRUCTOR STARTS TODAY.LET US SHOW YOU HOW!For Private Counseling and to help you plan your next steps as a Dive Professional, please complete our PADI Instructor Information Request. INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE SCHEDULE OUR October 2026 IDC IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. Friday- Sunday October 9th - 11th Friday - Sunday October 16th - 18th Friday - Sunday October 23rd - 25th The IDC will consist of eight days of intensive training, classroom, pool, open water, and will require candidates to make preparations for class assignments outside of scheduled class hours. The average class day will begin at 8am and run eight to ten hours. Due to the demanding nature of the course, it is highly recommended attendees not schedule additional commitments during the IDC. Professional attire is expected of candidates attending the IDC; tank tops, cut-off jeans, offensive or revealing attire is not acceptable. Following successful completion of the IDC, Instructor Candidates will be eligible to attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE). After passing the IE, they will earn the certification of PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. IDC Prerequisites-Dive Leader Certification-PADI Divemaster or leadership-level certification with a recognized recreational dive training organization.-18 years old.-Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months.-Certified diver for six months.-EFR Primary and Secondary Care course completion (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months.-If not a PADI Divemaster, complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.-Submit documentation of qualifying certifications for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level, as necessary. Required MaterialsCandidates are expected to have their own professional and fully functional dive equipment suitable for training entry level divers (excluding tanks and weights provided by Carolina Dive Center ), as specified in the PADI Instructor Manual. Scuba Gear Kit must include: a surface marker buoy (safety sausage), pocket mask, compass, timing device (watch or computer which will display seconds/minutes), a basic calculator is recommended (use of a calculator on a personal telephone is NOT allowed during the PADI Instructor Examination). Candidates must have in their possession a current set of the following materials (paper or digital are acceptable). These Items Will Be Provided In Part I – IDC Crew-Pack Instructor and EFR eLearning PADI Instructor Manual PADI Guide to Teaching PADI Specialty Course Instructor Manual, or these specialty course instructor guides: Peak Performance Buoyancy,Project AWARE and AWARE-Coral Reef Conservation PADI Open Water Diver Manual Recreational Dive Planner-RDP Table and eRDPml, including Instructions for Use booklets PADI Skill Practice and Dive Planning Slates Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam Booklet Adventures in Diving Manual PADI Rescue Diver Manual Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet Aquatic Cue Cards for Open Water Diver, Adventures in Diving, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Discover Scuba Diving Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate Open Water Training Dive Lesson planning slate The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving Diving Knowledge Workbook or eRecord for Dive Theory Online EFR Primary and Secondary Care Instructor Guide EFR CPR & AED Instructor Guide EFR Care for Children Instructor Guide EFR Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) Participant Manual EFR Care for Children Participant Manual EFR CPR & AED Participant Manual EFR Primary and Secondary Care Video EFR CPR & AED Video EFR Care for Children Video Emergency Care at a Glance What Is The Investment In Instructor Development Course (IDC): Part I: Required eLearning and Instructor materials are $1,688: Students are required to have all materials and must purchase them through Carolina Dive Center to receive the $1,950 IDC Tuition Rate. Part II: IDC Tuition Is $1,950: This includes the 9 days of Instructor Development Course. PADI Instructor Evaluation(IE) Paid Directly To PADI is approximately $1,000 Your total investment will be $5,588.
