Become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Take your next big step in professional diving with the IDC Staff Instructor Course. This program prepares you to mentor instructor candidates and support Course Directors during the Instructor Development Course. As a result, you’ll sharpen your teaching skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the PADI system.

Moreover, this certification qualifies you to evaluate presentations and conduct parts of the IDC independently. If you’re ready to mentor others and grow your influence in the dive industry, this is the course for you.

What You’ll Learn

• How to guide IDC candidates through theory, confined water, and open water evaluations
• The structure of the PADI Instructor Development system and its evaluation standards
• How to assess knowledge and performance using PADI’s criteria
• The ability to teach the Assistant Instructor course independently
• Effective methods for coaching, mentoring, and providing structured feedback
• How to participate in a full IDC audit with a Course Director and apply what you observe

Why Choose This Course?

The IDC Staff Instructor Course is ideal for those who are already a Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT). It places you in a leadership role where you help shape the next generation of PADI Instructors. Because of this, you earn respect and credibility across the industry.

In addition:

• You’ll improve your instructional confidence with hands-on evaluation practice
• You’ll gain experience supporting real IDC programs
• Your role in the professional diving community will grow
• You’ll increase your career opportunities, including pathways to Tec 40 and Course Director

This course is held at our Roatan facility, located within the island’s Marine Park. The protected waters offer ideal training conditions. To keep progressing, consider adding specialties like [Marketing for PADI Pros] and [Base Leader] to your credentials.

To explore the value of this course further, read this PADI Blog article on PADI Professional Levels Explained.

Ready to lead, teach, and inspire future PADI Instructors?
Enroll in the IDC Staff Instructor Course today and grow your diving career with confidence.