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IDC Schedule
Instructor Development Philippines is a collaboration between two PADI 5* Career Development Centers: Liquid Dive Resort and Atmosphere Resorts & Spa, both located on the coast of Dauin. You will spend the first half of your IDC at Liquid and the second half at Atmosphere.
IDC Facilities
One of the reasons you should choose IDP for your PADI IDC is because of its facilities. We offer a very suitable environment for professional dive training which includes:
- Two PADI 5* Career Development Centers that have been operational for 15+ years. A proven track record of high quality PADI training, hundreds of PADI OWSI certifications and a highly experienced instructional team that makes Liquid and Atmosphere two of the best regarded dive centers in the Philippines.
- Two dive-dedicated swimming pools; designed with dive training in mind. This also means we are not dependent on environmental conditions for our confined water training.
- House reefs; we have access to our open water dive training sites right on our doorstep. This avoids having to travel by boat or car to appropriate training sites and therefor maximizes your precious study time.
- IDC dedicated classrooms; we have both open air and air-conditioned classrooms specifically reserved for the IDC. This means you have 24/7 access to a suitable study environment.
Each partner resort of Instructor Development Philippines (IDP) operates with its own unique business model, giving future dive professionals the rare opportunity to experience two distinct approaches to dive center management and operations. This dual-resort structure is what makes IDP such a unique and valuable PADI Instructor Development Course in the Philippines. As part of your training, you’ll spend time learning at both Liquid Dive Resort and Atmosphere Resorts & Spa, with the option to join a two-week internship. This hands-on experience allows you to compare teaching styles, customer service standards, and dive shop logistics—preparing you to adapt and thrive in a variety of professional dive environments.
Liquid Dive Resort
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa
Liquid Dive Resort
Liquid Dive Resort, located in the north end of Dauin, is one of the home bases of Instructor Development Philippines. Set along a peaceful stretch of coastline, the resort offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, sustainability and world-class diving. With direct access to some of the Philippines’ best macro and muck diving, as well as nearby Apo Island’s vibrant coral reefs, Liquid Dive Resort provides an ideal environment for both training and relaxation. It’s more than just a dive resort — it’s a supportive community designed for divers, by divers.
Liquid offers a range of thoughtfully designed facilities to support both relaxation and professional dive training. The resort features comfortable native-style beachfront cottages, two swimming pools, a spacious open-air restaurant and bar with billiard table, and a fully equipped dive center with three boats and a dive jeep. If you want to get in a bit more exercise after your diving, then you can join one of the CrossFit classes at Fluid Fitness or sign up for a yoga session. Or relax by booking a massage in their dedicated cabana.
During your IDC you can opt to stay in one of the 14 guest rooms of the resort. Each room is surrounded by tropical gardens and just steps from the beach. The Standard Cottages are built using local materials and feature a private balcony with seating area, perfect for relaxing after a day of diving. Each room comes with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and thoughtful touches to ensure a comfortable stay. For a bit more luxury and space opt for the Deluxe Rooms.
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa is a luxury dive resort nestled in a lush coconut plantation along the southern coastline of Dauin, offering a unique blend of high-end comfort and exceptional diving. As a partner location for Instructor Development Philippines, Atmosphere provides a lovely setting for dive training. The resort’s ambiance, combined with its strong commitment to sustainability and marine conservation, creates a perfect environment for your IDC.
The resort features state-of-the-art facilities designed to give you the best training environment. The resort facilities include three swimming pools, an award-winning spa, an outdoor warrior gym, a beachfront restaurant and pool bar, and a fully equipped dive center including technical dive training, freediving and courses taught by our in-house marine biologist. Hop on one of the three dive boats to explore the dive sites of Dauin, Zamboanguita, Apo Island or the occasional trips to Siquijor and Sumilon Island.
If you’d like to choose luxury and comfort during your IDC then you can book one of the 44 rooms in the resort. Ranging from Deluxe Suites to Garden Studios and Pool Suites with a private plunge pool, you can splurge as much as you’d like. Or opt for our shared DM/IDC Apartment for a longterm budget option.
Atmosphere
Resorts & Spa
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa is a luxury dive resort nestled in a lush coconut plantation along the southern coastline of Dauin, offering a unique blend of high-end comfort and exceptional diving. As a partner location for Instructor Development Philippines, Atmosphere provides a lovely setting for dive training. The resort’s ambiance, combined with its strong commitment to sustainability and marine conservation, creates a perfect environment for your IDC.
The resort features state-of-the-art facilities designed to give you the best training environment. The resort facilities include three swimming pools, an award-winning spa, an outdoor warrior gym, a beachfront restaurant and pool bar, and a fully equipped dive center including technical dive training, freediving and courses taught by our in-house marine biologist. Hop on one of the three dive boats to explore the dive sites of Dauin, Zamboanguita, Apo Island or the occasional trips to Siquijor and Sumilon Island.
If you’d like to choose luxury and comfort during your IDC then you can book one of the 44 rooms in the resort. Ranging from Deluxe Suites to Garden Studios and Pool Suites with a private plunge pool, you can splurge as much as you’d like. Or opt for our shared DM/IDC Apartment for a longterm budget option.
