Ready to transform your life and career? The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is your gateway to becoming a professional scuba educator. More than just a certification, the IDC is a journey of mastery, mentorship, and growth. In the heart of the Caribbean, IDC Roatan delivers world-class training grounded in PADI standards and procedures, preparing you to lead, inspire, and teach with confidence anywhere in the world.
What You’ll Learn
As you train to become a PADI Instructor, you’ll dive into every aspect of the PADI teaching system:
- How to teach Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Divemaster courses using proven dive instructor training methods
- The PADI risk management system and standards to ensure safe, professional instruction
- Confined water teaching techniques and open water instructor presentations that keep your students engaged
- How to adapt to different learning styles using student-centered education strategies
- Ways to enhance your training portfolio with specialties like Adaptive Techniques Instructor and Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor
- Career planning, digital tools, and marketing strategies to build your brand and attract global job offers
By the end of your training, you’ll know exactly how to become a PADI instructor in Roatan, and feel prepared for the Instructor Examination (IE)—and most importantly, to begin working as a dive instructor immediately after.
Why Take the Instructor Development Course?
- Become a Dive Professional: Open the door to a global career as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
- Expand Your Teaching Capabilities: Gain the ability to teach a variety of courses and specialties.
- Increase Job Opportunities: Many dive centers prioritize instructors with strong teaching skills and specialty certifications.
- Make a Difference: Inspire and train new divers while promoting ocean conservation and safety.
Why Take Your IDC With Me?
With over 1,200 certified students and a personal IE success rate above 97%, I’ve helped divers from all over the world turn their passion into a profession. As your Course Director in Roatan, I offer personalized mentorship, not just during your IDC but throughout your dive career.
Training is tailored to your pace and goals. Whether you need more pool time or want to sharpen your classroom delivery, we’ll work until you feel 100% ready for the IE and beyond. Many of my students continue into internships at Island Diving Center, gaining hands-on experience while expanding their specialties through the Master Scuba Diver Trainer program.
Roatan’s reefs and calm, clear waters create the ideal learning environment. Combine that with small-group training, real mentorship, and bundled specialty deals, and you’ll see why many consider us the best place for IDC certification in the Caribbean.
Requirements
- To be at least 18 years old
- A PADI Divemaster certification (or equivalent)
- 100+ logged dives before starting the IDC
- At least 6 months as a certified diver
- A current Emergency First Response (EFR) certification (or equivalent, completed in the last 24 months)
Don’t meet the Divemaster requirement or don’t have 100 dives yet? No problem—reach out to me directly. I have a customized path that will help you meet all the prerequisites in time for your IDC.
Along the way, you’ll not only earn your PADI instructor certification, but also gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader in the dive industry. If you’re looking for IDC training with small groups in Roatan, guided by someone truly invested in your future, this is your course.
Still wondering what to expect during the PADI Instructor Development Course? Check out this in-depth PADI blog post on real IDC experiences to get a sneak peek into your next adventure.
Start your journey today—join a vibrant, supportive community and unlock your full potential as a dive educator.
