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!
Course Pricing
Materials & Administrative Fees*: $1,599 (plus tax)
Tuition (payable to Course Director at first in-person session): $1,200
Course Total: $2,799
Plus: Certification & Processing Fees (payable to PADI): $156
Click here for a complete IDCS Program Overview
Links:
IDC Staff Instructor Course Program Learning Agreement
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.
2024/2025 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.
November/December 2024 IDC/IE
IDC Staff Prep Course: November 9-10; 7am-7pm
November 15-16; 7am-7pm
November 24-27; 7am-7pm
November 30-December 3; 7am-7pm
December 7-8 IE at PADI Headquarters (Rancho Santa Margarita)
January/February 2025 IDC/IE
IDC Staff Prep Course: January 11-12; 7am-7pm
January 16; 5pm-9pm
January 17-19; 7am-7pm
January 24-26; 7am-7pm
January 31-February 2; 7am-7pm
February 8-9 IE at Location TBD
April/May 2025 IDC/IE
IDC Staff Prep Course: April 12-13; 7am-7pm
April 17; 5pm-9pm
April 18-20; 7am-7pm
April 25-27; 7am-7pm
May 2-4; 7am-7pm
May 10-11 IE at Monterey
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.
