What You'll Learn

During your Instructor Development Course (IDC), you will master the PADI System of Education through a series of practical workshops and presentations. Your training will cover all core PADI courses and essential topics like risk management, teaching strategies, and the business of diving.

Key performance requirements include:

Teaching Presentations: Deliver presentations in confined water, the classroom, and open water.

Skill Demonstration: Perform all 24 dive skills to a professional standard.

Watermanship: Complete a 400-metre swim and a 10-minute float.

Dive Theory: Pass a five-part theory exam with a score of 75% or higher on each section.

Become an Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor

To become a PADI Instructor, you must also be certified as an EFR Instructor. This valuable one-day training is conveniently integrated into your IDC schedule before the final Instructor Examination.

Fast-Track Your Career with our Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Prep Program

Ready to stand out as a PADI professional? Our Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Prep Program is the ultimate next step after your IDC. This 5-day course immediately follows your instructor training and gives you the tools to teach five popular PADI specialties, making you a more versatile and employable instructor from day one.

You'll learn to teach sought-after courses perfectly suited for diving here in the Bay of Islands and around the world:

Deep Diver

Wreck Diver

Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

Underwater Navigation

Oxygen Provider

By completing this program, you'll gain your five Specialty Instructor ratings. Once you've certified 25 students, you can apply for the prestigious Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating and start offering more adventure to your students and your career.

Your Investment to Become a PADI Instructor

Transparent Pricing for Your PADI IDC

Your investment is in two parts: our all-inclusive course package and the fees paid directly to PADI. When you're comparing options, always check what's fully included to avoid surprises. We've built our program to be comprehensive, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Course Package Price: $2300

This payment to our center covers all your hands-on training, including:

The full PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

The complete Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor course.

All required materials

PADI Professional Fees (Paid Separately)

As part of your certification, you will pay fees directly to PADI for your application and examination. These are essential for your global certification and are the same for all candidates. Key PADI fees include:

PADI Instructor Examination (IE) Fee: $1190

PADI Instructor Application Fee: $385

Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor Application Fee: $266

Please note: These fees are paid directly to PADI and are subject to their annual pricing. We can provide you with the most current fee schedule upon enquiry.