Scuba Center | PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Minnesota

	Scuba Center Eagan 1571 Century Point Eagan, Minnesota 55121 (651) 681-8434	Scuba Center Minneapolis 5015 Penn Ave South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419 (612) 925-4818

PADI Instructor Development Course ( IDC )

If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life – become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy – being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they’ve completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you’re rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others – transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.

Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world’s most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then Go PRO with an Instructor Development Course at Scuba Center.

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.

Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.

A PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program that tests an instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, and attitude and professionalism. PADI IEs are standardized and conducted by specially trained PADI Instructor Examiners. The IE location, testing environment and examination sessions are organized to be as objective as possible to fairly and consistently evaluate a candidate’s abilities. Only those who meet the IE performance requirements earn the respected PADI Instructor certification. There is a fee for attending an IE.

PADI Instructor Development Course ( IDC ) Prerequisites:

PADI Divemaster or:
• An instructor member in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization.*
• Have a leadership-level certification in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization;* 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation.
18 years old
Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, and have had no medical condition changes.
Certified diver for at least six months.
Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training, within the last 24 months.
Note: Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying rating) is required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
Documentation of any non PADI qualifying entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level certifications* as required.

How does the eLearning component work?
You begin your IDC knowledge and skills development through online independent study consisting of 15 curriculum components. It is recommended you complete all independent eLearning prior to beginning the IDC, however, it is possible to start the IDC (or AI course/OWSI program) and complete independent study as you progress.

Required PADI Instructor materials:

PADI IDC Crew pack, Digital with slates and backpack - $1181.88

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PADI IDC Course Fee: $1500**
Fee for Assistant Instructors: $600**

**IDC Materials,
PADI Application Fees, & IE not included. (currently $825)

Fee and cancellation policy

2024 PADI Instructor Development Course ( IDC ) Schedule:

Please contact our Eagan location to register: (651) 681-8434

PADI Instructor Exam (IE) information

IDC240415
(Must attend all sessions listed below)
Apr. 15 Orientation*	7 pm - 10 pm
*(Virtual Zoom meeting) Orientation and assignments - Physical, Financial, materials, etc.
May 10, 11, 12	Fri 6-10pm, Sat/Sun 8am-6pm
Jun 7, 8, 9	Fri 6-10pm, Sat/Sun 8am-6pm
Jun 29 & 30	Sat / Sun IE in Minneapolis

IDC
(Must attend all sessions listed below)

All ending times are approximations.
Sessions may run longer if necessary (Based on student preparation, participation, skill completion, etc).