Divemaster → Instructor
From Divemaster to Instructor in 16 days.
A clear, structured pathway from PADI Divemaster to certified Open Water Scuba Instructor — IDC Prep, the IDC itself, EFR Instructor, and the PADI Instructor Examination.
The pathway
Four steps, sixteen days
1
IDC Prep
2–3 days
Refresh dive theory, knowledge reviews and skill circuits so you start the IDC confident and ahead. Tailored to your starting point.
2
The IDC
7 days
The core Instructor Development Course: classroom presentations, confined and open-water teaching, dive theory and standards — one-on-one with a Platinum CD using Limited Teaching Tasks (LTT).
3
EFR Instructor
1 day · on-site · included
Become an Emergency First Response Instructor so you can teach CPR and first aid. Run on-site and included in every package.
4
PADI IE
2 days
The independent PADI Instructor Examination. We coordinate everything and only put you forward when you’re ready — backed by our 100% first-time pass record.
Before you start — prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster certification
- 60+ logged dives (100+ to attend the IE)
- CPR / First Aid training within the past 24 months
- A doctor-signed medical statement within the past 12 months
Not yet a Divemaster? Start with our instructor internships →
Ready to plan your IDC?
Tell us your level, goal and start date. We’ll send a clear plan with dates, costs and the best package for you.