PADI IDC – Instructor Development Course

Become a PADI Assistant Instructor or an Open Water Scuba Instructor

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.

Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.

Requirements to enroll:

• A PADI Divemaster who has been a certified diver for a minimum of six months
• At least 60 logged dives
• Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
• A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Requirements to take the Instructor Exam:

• 100 logged dives to attend an IE.
• You also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.