Divemaster
Take the First Step as Professional into the Diving Industry
Enter the realm of professional divers and become a PADI Divemaster. A Divemaster independently leads certified divers, assists instructors, and is permitted to conduct certain PADI programs — including check dives within the PADI ReActivate program and guiding certified divers.
During the course you learn to organize and lead guided dives, set up and brief dive sites, and effectively assist instructors during PADI courses. You will sharpen your dive theory, get deeply familiar with PADI course programs and standards, and refine your diving skills to demonstration quality.
The curriculum is performance-based and can be completed in three weeks — faster if you come prepared. We recommend our six-week Internship program, where you work as a Divemaster under the supervision of our experienced staff and dive unlimited.
For an eight-week Divemaster Internship we recommend to add the Emergency O2 Provider, Deep, Nitrox, Self-Reliant, and Sidemount Specialties — so you don't just meet the safety standards, you exceed them, and you're ready to serve even the most skilled customers from day one.
Open Water Scuba Instructor
The PADI Instructor Development Course
The IDC has its name for a reason. The course transforms you from Divemaster into a confident, entry-level PADI Instructor — able to safely conduct the PADI core courses independently, run them with skill and fun, and perform at the level the industry expects.
During the IDC you learn to set up and conduct knowledge development, confined water, and open water teaching presentations across the full PADI program. In simulated but realistic teaching scenarios you teach your peers, and we evaluate your performance. Our feedback is designed not to get you through an exam — but to develop you into a great PADI Scuba Instructor.
After the IDC you are examined by examiners from PADI Headquarters. We train you to the maximum — IE also stands for "It's Easy."
Becoming a Scuba Instructor is a financial, energy, and time commitment. That's why our IDC lasts 16 days. We don't rush. We give you the time to grow, practice, and make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our Gold and Platinum Packages include plenty of free additional diving — to prepare before the course or unwind after.
IDC Staff Instructor
Bring your Teaching to the Next Level
After this course you can assist PADI Course Directors during their IDC programs and independently teach the PADI Assistant Instructor Course.
We help you elevate your diving and teaching presentation skills to perfection. You learn to evaluate and constructively critique instructor candidates' knowledge development, confined water, and open water teaching presentations. We recommend auditing a full IDC with us — though the course can also be scheduled individually between IDC dates.
The IDC Staff Instructor Course will have as much impact on your teaching as the Rescue Diver Course likely had on your diving. You will experience underwater teaching from a completely new perspective — and it will change not just what you know, but how you teach.
