The IDC schedules are conducted around Instructor Exam dates designated by PADI. If the following IDC in the Philippines dates do not fit your needs please contact us to discuss the possibility of alternate dates. You can find our 2023-2024 IDC dates below:
IDC January 2024
January 11 - 28
- Preparation Days – January 11 – 13
- EFR Instructor Course – January 14 & 15
- IDC – January 16 – 26
- IE – January 27 & 28 @ Atmosphere
IDC March 2024
March 6 - 23
- Preparation Days – March 6 – 8
- EFR Instructor Course – March 9 & 10
- IDC – March 11 – 21
- IE – March 22 & 23 @ Atmosphere
IDC April/May 2024
April 24 - May 11
- Preparation Days – April 24 – 26
- EFR Instructor Course – April 27 & 28
- IDC – April 29 – May 9
- IE – May 10 & 11 @ Atmosphere
IDC July 2024
July 1 - 18
- Preparation Days – July 1 – 3
- EFR Instructor Course – July 4 & 5
- IDC – July 6 – 16
- IE – July 17 & 18 @ Atmosphere
IDC August 2024
August 12 - 29
- Preparation Days – August 12 – 14
- EFR Instructor Course – August 15 & 16
- IDC – August 17 – 27
- IE – August 28 & 29 @ Atmosphere
IDC October 2024
September 30 - October 17
- Preparation Days – September 30 – October 2
- EFR Instructor Course – October 3 & 4
- IDC – October 5 – 15
- IE – October 16 & 17 @ Atmosphere
IDC November/December 2024
November 20 - December 7
- Preparation Days – November 20 – 22
- EFR Instructor Course – November 23 & 24
- IDC – November 25 – December 5
- IE – December 6 & 7 @ Atmosphere
*We understand that not everyone has an easy time studying for the IDC. For this reason we also offer the option to participate in additional preparation days within our IDC classroom. Please enquire about options to extend your Preparation Days.
How long is the IDC?
Many places offer an IDC schedule which includes long days in the classroom and listening to a lot of lectures. We have adopted PADI’s cutting edge system of online study which means you can pre-prepare and get access to the latest course content. This actually cuts down the time spent in the classroom for both the EFR Instructor and IDC and gives you plenty more time in the water and practicing skill development.
All online portions can be completed prior to arriving for the IDC or in our multimedia classrooms where WiFi is free and staff will be on hand to answer any questions that may arise. This ensures that you get the benefit of a streamlined modern lecture with an opportunity for hands on instruction. It really is the best of both worlds, using the latest of technology. We recommend allowing at least 5-7 days of studying for the eLearning programs and dive theory.
Our IDC Program covers a total of 18 days and is structured as follows:
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- 1. Preparation Days (Optional… but recommended & complimentary)
- 3 days – Dive Theory, Skill Demonstration Practice, Rescue Workshops and Reviews and Instructor Buoyancy Clinic
- 2. Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- 2 days – EFR/CFC Instructor Course with additional Rescue Workshops
- 3. Instructor Development Course
- 11 days – Instructor Development Course
- 4. Instructor Examination
- 2 days – PADI Instructor Exams
- 1. Preparation Days (Optional… but recommended & complimentary)
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