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- Max. 4 guests per guide
- Free transport within Playa del Carmen
- Clear prices, no hidden costs
- 5 Star Instructor Training Facility
Key facts at a glance
- Duration
- 9-day IDC incl. preparation + 1 exam day (IEC); alternatively 5 weekends
- Price
- 3,000 € (excluding agency fees)
- Certification
- Open Water Scuba Instructor + 2 Specialty Instructor
- Requirements
- 18 years, 100 logged dives, certified 6 months, Divemaster
- Trainer
- Course Director Instructor Trainer (SDI)
The Instructor Course
The Instructor Development Course IDC
You’ve likely already discovered, since your first breath underwater and throughout your professional Divemaster / Assistant Instructor courses, that the feeling of sharing your passion and enthusiasm with others is immense. If so, the IDC is definitely for you.
The Instructor Development Course and evaluation will change your life in many ways, both within the diving world and beyond.
Continue to share your enthusiasm for the underwater world and work with a family of international instructors.
Full-time or Part-time?
The Full-time Course lasts a total of nine days with us. It includes the completion of the Instructor Development Course (IDC) and the Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) immediately following the IDC.
Our part-time course covers the same content as the full-time course, but the content delivery is spread over five weekends, with the IEC conducted on the last weekend.
The course will include at least 100 hours of training and at least 50 hours under the direct supervision of our team.
All courses are tailored to the students’ level and are extended as needed to meet the comfort and completion requirements of the students and teaching staff.
How Do I Prepare for the Course?
To prepare for your IDC, you should review the basic topics of diving. Additionally, you must master all skills of the OWD course and the rescue scenarios, and you should practice and refresh them in the weeks leading up to your IDC participation.
Content of the Instructor Development Course (IDC)
As part of our IDCs, we prepare you for the Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSI) exam and for becoming an instructor for two specialties. Our recommendation here is training in deep diving and Nitrox. Of course, there is also the option to get trained in additional specialties. Just contact us about it. Why we recommend the SDI IDC: our SDI-vs-PADI comparison.
Course Fees
For your participation in the full-time course, consisting of IDC & IEC and the preparatory course, we charge a fee of 3,000 Euros per participant, which must be paid in advance of the course. The association fees for certifications are NOT included in this fee and will be invoiced separately by the association.
What is not Included in the Course Fees?
All individual costs (such as food, drinks, accommodation) and your personal diving equipment at instructor level.
9-Day Course; 1 Day Exam
Our nine-day SDI Dive Instructor Course
Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor is aimed at experienced Divemasters or Assistants who are ready for the next step in their diving career.
An intensive program, practical and structured, that not only equips you with the necessary knowledge but also specifically prepares you.
Course Content:
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Teaching Methods and Didactics according to SDI Guidelines
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Conducting and Evaluating Theory and Practical Sessions
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Review of Relevant Standards, Procedures, and Training Guidelines
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Dive Physics, Dive Medicine, and Equipment Knowledge
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Communication, Safety, and Responsibility in Teaching
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Preparation for the SDI Instructor Evaluation
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 18 years
- Certified as a diver for at least 6 months
- Proof of at least 100 logged dives in various diving environments and different diving depths
- Certified as SDI Divemaster, SDI Assistant Instructor or equivalent from another recognized association.
- Proof of current CPR, First Aid, and O2 Provider
(not older than 24 months, can be integrated in combination with the IDC program)
Questions?
Use the Contact Form.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the instructor course (IDC)?
The full-time course takes 9 days including the IDC and the Instructor Evaluation (IEC) right after it. A part-time version over 5 weekends is also available. The program includes at least 100 hours of training.
How much does the IDC cost?
3,000 € for IDC, IEC and preparation course. Not included are agency fees, accommodation, meals and your personal instructor-level equipment.
What are the IDC requirements?
Minimum age 18, certified for at least 6 months, at least 100 logged dives, Divemaster or Assistant Instructor, plus current CPR, first aid and O2 provider (not older than 24 months, can be integrated into the IDC).
Which certification do I receive?
Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSI) plus instructor for two specialties – we recommend Deep and Nitrox.
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