PADI Instructor Development Course

Become a PADI Instructor on a UK-based PADI IDC with Course Director James Geere. Complete the Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor programmes with focused preparation for the PADI Instructor Examination.

Course investment

From £1,495

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Booking with a dive centre, or bringing several candidates? James quotes centre groups and repeat bookings individually — ask for a personalised price.

Choose your IDC route

Three ways to start your instructor career.

Choose focused IDC preparation, add the career-building qualifications most new instructors need, or bundle the principal PADI fees into one complete package.

IDC package

IDC Essential

£1,495

Focused preparation for becoming a PADI Instructor.

Full IDC tuition and in-person development
Knowledge, confined-water and open-water teaching practice
Instructor Examination preparation
Personal feedback throughout your IDC

PADI application, Instructor Examination and required learning-material fees are not included.

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IDC Career

£2,195

The strongest route for launching a versatile instructor career.

Everything in IDC Essential
EFR Instructor training
Five PADI Specialty Instructor courses
Personal career and teaching-pathway planning

PADI application, Instructor Examination and required learning-material fees are not included.

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IDC package

IDC Complete

£3,395

A fully supported route with the principal 2026 PADI fees included.

Everything in IDC Career
2026 PADI IDC application fee included
2026 PADI Instructor Examination fee included
Additional one-to-one mentoring and post-IE career support

Includes the £238.20 IDC application fee and £834 IE fee shown for PADI UK/EMEA in 2026. Any later PADI fee changes or required learning materials will be confirmed before booking.

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Course overview

The PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) develops the knowledge, teaching ability and professional judgement needed to train divers safely and confidently. It combines online learning with classroom, confined-water and open-water teaching practice before the independent Instructor Examination.

Training format: IDC eLearning · AI programme · OWSI programme · Instructor Examination preparation
Typical duration: A personalised schedule covering eLearning and in-person development
Upcoming dates: Please get in touch to arrange dates

Before you start

Entry requirements

PADI Divemaster or qualifying leadership certification
Certified diver for at least six months and minimum age 18
60 logged dives to begin and 100 before the Instructor Examination
Current medical approval and CPR/first aid training within 24 months

What you’ll develop

Course outcomes

Present clear, standards-based dive theory and skills sessions
Teach effectively in classroom, confined water and open water
Apply professional judgement and risk-management procedures
Prepare for the independent PADI Instructor Examination

Book your place

Request your course dates.

Choose the month that suits you and send your booking request — James will be in touch to confirm dates, details and payment.

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Plan your professional pathway.

PADI Instructor Development information

Running this with a dive centre anywhere in PADI EMEA, or for a group of candidates? Ask James for a personalised quotation.

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