PADI IDC Staff Instructor

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Course Prerequisites

18+

Years of age

Certified MSDT

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Medical Clearance

Medical Clearance issued by a Physician

Teaching Status

PADI Instructor in Teaching Status

Certified EFRI

Emergency First Response Instructor

Why become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor
in the Philippines?

Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor in the Philippines gives you an insight into the actual instructor development process and prepares you to shape the next generation of PADI professionals.

After a pre-assessment of your instructor-level knowledge of dive theory, the PADI system, exemplary dive skills and role-model presentation techniques, you’ll participate in these sessions:

  1. Instructor Development Standards, Procedures and Curriculum
  2. How to Organize and Conduct the PADI Assistant Instructor Course
  3. The Psychology of Evaluation and Counseling
  4. Evaluating knowledge development, confined water and open water teaching presentations
  5. Plus, you’ll get to audit our entire IDC

As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, you can independently teach PADI Assistant Instructor Courses as well as assist with IDCs and other instructor-level continuing education courses.

Our PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course consists of the following components:

  • 2 days IDC Staff Presentations & Preassessment
  • 3 days IDC Preparation Days Audit (optional)
  • 2 days EFR Instructor Course Audit (optional)
  • 12 days IDC Audit

PADI IDC Staff Instructor Development Course with Instructor Development Philippines

PADI IDC Staff Instructor Development Course with Instructor Development Philippines

Our PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course consists of the following components:

  • 2 days IDC Staff Presentations & Preassessment
  • 3 days IDC Preparation Days Audit (optional)
  • 2 days EFR Instructor Course Audit (optional)
  • 12 days IDC Audit

It felt surreal to be back!

This August, I had the chance to return to Instructor Development Philippines in Dauin, this time working towards my IDC Staff Instructor rating. This was the place where I earned my Open Water Scuba Instructor rating in 2018, and...
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Willis Bote
IDC Staff Instructor August 2025

It felt surreal to be back!

This August, I had the chance to return to Instructor Development Philippines in Dauin, this time working towards my IDC Staff Instructor rating. This was the place where I earned my Open Water Scuba Instructor rating in 2018, and now I had the opportunity to be on the other side of the team. The facilities at both Atmosphere and Liquid Resorts were excellent. They provided ideal environments for both learning and teaching. Coupled with the amazing diving in Dauin, it made for an inspiring setting to develop as an instructor. What stood out most for me was watching the course directors, Berlinda and Tim, and staff instructors, Wes and Rainier, in action. The way they assigned presentations, coached, and offered feedback was so thoughtful and deliberate, always with the candidates’ growth in mind.
Willis Bote, IDC Staff August 2025
Willis Bote
IDC Staff Instructor August 2025

Incredibly happy and deeply grateful for everything

I completed my IDC at IDP and stayed for six weeks - and what an amazing experience it was! The quality of the instructors is exceptional; they are highly professional and teach not only everything you need to know but also ...
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Moe Hoeckmann
IDC August 2024

Incredibly happy and deeply grateful for everything

I completed my IDC at IDP and stayed for six weeks - and what an amazing experience it was! The quality of the instructors is exceptional; they are highly professional and teach not only everything you need to know but also everything you want to know. I am incredibly happy and deeply grateful for everything you did for me. Thank you so much - you truly are the best!
Moe Hoeckmann
Moe Hoeckmann
IDC August 2024

You won't regret doing your IDC with them!

I can highly recommend doing your IDC with Berlinda and Tim! I did my IDC in August and learned so much from them and also Wes! We had a lot of fun together and being taught by two course directors ...
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Vanessa Primbs
IDC August 2024

You won't regret doing your IDC with them!

I can highly recommend doing your IDC with Berlinda and Tim! I did my IDC in August and learned so much from them and also Wes! We had a lot of fun together and being taught by two course directors which so much experience and different teaching styles is really cool. Also thanks to my fellow candidates we had a blast learning and teaching each other. You won't regret doing your IDC with them!
Vanessa Primbs
Vanessa Primbs
IDC August 2024

IDC Staff Instructor
Course Package

Our 2025/2026 IDC Staff Instructor Course including PADI IDC Staff materials costs Php 49,000. Our package includes all of the following:

  • IDC Staff Presentations & Preassessment – 2 days
  • IDC Audit – 12 days
  • IDC Staff Slatepack
  • IDC Staff Digital Crewpak (incl. eLearning)
  • Complimentary IDC Preparation Course – 3 days
  • Complimentary PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course (additional PADI fees apply)
  • Coral FRAGS Introduction Program – with sister organization Institute for Marine Research
  • Daily transfers between Atmosphere & Liquid during IDC Staff Course
  • Lunch during Preassessment, Prep Days & IDC (17 days)
  • IDP T-shirt, Dive Against Debris bag, cap and stationary kit
  • Coffee, tea, water, cookies, fruits and snacks during the IDC
  • All sanctuary fees during your training
  • Discounts at both Liquid and Atmosphere

Excluded:

  • ​PADI application fees (AU$227)
  • Accommodation
  • Equipment rental (Php 450 per day)​
  • Other food & drinks

As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor

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Teach PADI Assistant Instructor Courses

Assist PADI Course Directors in conducting the PADI Instructor Development Course

Assist PADI Course Directors in conducting instructor-level continuing education

Instructor Development

Assistant Instructor Course

Staff Instructor Course

Specialty Instructor Course

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