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Your Premier PADI Career Development Center

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IDC Staff Instructor

Become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor!

Step into a world of elite dive leadership and shape the future of diving, side by side with our award winning PADI Course Directors – your path to becoming a mentor and influencer to the next generation of PADI Instructors!

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Course Pricing:

Materials & Administrative Fees*: $1,499 (plus tax)

Tuition (payable to Course Director at first in-person session): $1,500

Course Total: $2,999

Plus: Certification & Processing Fees (payable to PADI): $162

Links:

IDC Staff Instructor Program Overview

IDC Staff Instructor Course Program Learning Agreement

IDC Staff Instructor Candidate Info Sheet

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Schedule:

Our Schedule includes a two-day pre-assessment session before our regularly scheduled IDC's as well as attending an entire IDC. See the Elite Instructor Development Course schedule here.

Contact pro@aquariusdivers.com, one of our Course Directors, Bruce or Dane, will get back to you promptly.

Availability: Contact us for booking information

Are you already an MSDT?  Are you ready for a new challenge?

Join Aquarius Dive Shop as Dane & Bruce share the workings of our successful IDC program.

Learn to independently teach AI’s; Learn to be part of an IDC Instructional Team; learn how to coach, mentor and critique PADI Professional candidates.

The PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course (IDCS) not only represents a significant professional milestone but also serves as a testament to your commitment to excellence in dive instruction and mentorship. It offers a unique opportunity to influence the quality and success of future PADI Professionals, contribute to the growth of the diving community, and solidify your standing as a leader and innovator in dive education.

Our course represents a prestigious step forward for seasoned PADI Instructors aiming to further their professional diving careers by contributing to the development of the next generation of PADI Instructors.

As an IDCS candidate, you will learn directly from our award winning PADI Course Directors, gaining insights into the intricacies of instructor development, including teaching IDC curriculum components, delivering effective presentations, and evaluating and providing constructive feedback to IDC candidates. The course focuses on refining your teaching skills, enhancing your understanding of PADI standards, and preparing you to play a pivotal role in shaping competent and confident PADI Instructors.

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Future IDC Schedule:
 
August/September 2025 IDC/IE
IDC Staff Sessions 08/09AUG25
IDC 15-31AUG25 (Three Day Weekend Format)
IE 06/07SEP25 (Monterey, CA)
EFRI/ DAN/ MSDT Prep Course is included within the ELITE IDC Schedule
 
November/December 2025 IDC/IE
IDC Staff Sessions 31OCT/ 01NOV25
IDC 21NOV-02DEC (Two Week Format)
IE 06/07DEC25 (PADI HQ - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
EFRI/ DAN/ MSDT Prep Course is included within the ELITE IDC Schedule
 
January/February 2026 IDC/IE
IDC Prep Day 11JAN26
IDC 15JAN-02FEB (Three Day Weekend Format)
IE 07/08FEB
EFRI/ DAN/ MSDT Prep Course is included within the ELITE IDC Schedule
 
April/May 2026 IDC/IE
IDC Prep Day 19APR26
IDC 23APR-06MAY (Three Day Weekend Format)
IE 09/10MAY
EFRI/ DAN/ MSDT Prep Course is included within the ELITE IDC Schedule
 
August/September 2026 IDC/IE
IDC Prep Day 16AUG26
IDC 21AUG-07SEP (Three Day Weekend Format)
IE 09/10SEP
EFRI/ DAN/ MSDT Prep Course is included within the ELITE IDC Schedule
 
*Additional days may be added as necessary. Please note that the dates listed in blue for each course are the IDC course which you are required to audit.
 
For more information about our future IDC calendar beyond what is listed above, contact pro@aquariusdivers.com, one of our Course Directors, Bruce or Dane, will get back to you promptly.

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