INTERNATIONAL SCUBA CERTIFICATION 

Instructor Development Course

Samal Island, Davao

Become a Professional Scuba Instructor

Take your diving career to the next level.

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed for experienced Divemasters who want to become professional scuba instructors and develop the knowledge, teaching skills, presentation abilities, and professional judgment required to teach scuba diving.

The DiveISC IDC combines two major components:

Assistant Instructor (AI)
 +
 Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)

Successful candidates can then proceed to the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final examination stage toward becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.


COURSE FEE

₱85,000/person

COURSE DURATION

14–18 Days

Recommended program:

Day 1–2
 Orientation, theory review & preparation

Day 3–10
 IDC academics, confined-water sessions and teaching workshops

Day 11–13
 Open-water teaching presentations and mock assessments

Day 14
 Final preparation / remediation

Day 15–18
 IE preparation / examination period, depending on IE schedule

Actual duration can vary according to the Course Director, candidate progress and scheduled Instructor Examination.

Current Philippine IDC programs advertised through PADI range from approximately 12 to 20 days.


PREREQUISITES

Candidates must generally:

PADI also states that a Divemaster may enroll in the IDC once the six-month certification requirement is met, with the applicable logged-dive and medical requirements.


WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE IDC?

Academic Development

You'll develop knowledge in:


TEACHING METHODOLOGY

One of the most important parts of the IDC is learning how to teach scuba diving effectively.

You'll practice:

The objective isn't simply to memorize standards.

It's to learn how to teach safely, clearly and confidently.


CONFINED-WATER TEACHING

Candidates practice teaching scuba skills in a controlled environment.

Training may include:

You'll learn how to demonstrate skills while maintaining awareness of the entire class.


OPEN-WATER TEACHING

Candidates will practice conducting open-water training sessions.

You'll develop skills in:

This is where candidates begin putting the instructor methodology into realistic diving situations.


TEACHING PRESENTATIONS

Candidates will conduct multiple teaching presentations.

These can include:

Academic Presentations

Practice explaining diving concepts clearly and effectively.

Confined-Water Presentations

Demonstrate scuba skills while managing students.

Open-Water Presentations

Conduct appropriate training dives while maintaining student safety.

You'll receive feedback from the Course Director and fellow candidates.


DIVE THEORY DEVELOPMENT

The IDC also prepares candidates for the theory requirements associated with professional instructor development.

Areas may include:

Candidates are expected to arrive at the IDC with a strong foundation in dive theory.


RISK MANAGEMENT

Professional instructors need to understand not only how to teach, but how to manage risk.

Topics include:


COURSE STANDARDS

Candidates will learn how to work within the standards of the selected certification agency.

This includes understanding:


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The IDC also prepares candidates for life after certification.

Topics may include:


PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

IDC Training

Diving

Training Materials

Depending on your package:

Certification

Clearly specify on your quotation whether these are included:

Because different IDC providers structure these fees differently.


NOT INCLUDED


EQUIPMENT

Candidates are strongly encouraged to bring their own complete professional diving equipment.

Recommended:


EFR INSTRUCTOR

For candidates who are not yet Emergency First Response Instructors, this can be offered as an additional course during the professional pathway.

EFR Instructor Add-on

₱12,500/person

This can be completed alongside the IDC, subject to scheduling and agency requirements.

PADI notes that candidates need to be an EFR Instructor, but this rating can be earned during instructor training.


SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR ADD-ONS

After or alongside the IDC, candidates may choose additional Specialty Instructor training.

Possible options include:

Specialty Instructor fees are quoted separately.


WHAT TO BRING

Candidates should bring:


IDC TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Our objective is not simply:

"Pass the IE."

Our objective is:

Learn how to teach.

You'll be challenged to:

Passing the examination is important.

Becoming a competent instructor is the real goal.


IDC + IE PATHWAY

The professional pathway is:

Divemaster

↓

Instructor Development Course

↓

Instructor Examination (IE)

↓

Open Water Scuba Instructor

↓

Specialty Instructor

↓

Master Scuba Diver Trainer

↓

IDC Staff Instructor

↓

Master Instructor

The IDC itself is not the final certification examination; the IE is the final examination step for candidates pursuing the PADI Instructor rating.


WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This program is ideal for:


WHY TAKE YOUR IDC IN SAMAL?

Train in an actual island dive environment.

Experience:

The combination of formal instructor development and real operational exposure can help candidates transition from professional diver to professional educator.


WEATHER & TRAINING POLICY

IDC activities may be adjusted because of:

Safety and training quality always take priority.

If conditions prevent an open-water session, the session may be rescheduled or relocated.


READY TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR?

Turn your experience into a profession.

Develop your teaching skills.
 Build your confidence.
 Learn to lead instructors and divers.
 Prepare for the Instructor Examination.

DiveISCINSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

14–18 Days

Starting at ₱85,000/person

Samal Island, Davao

From Dive Professional to Scuba Instructor.

Train to teach. Train to lead. Train to inspire.