Our course is designed to take you from a certified Divemaster to a confident and competent PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. With our experienced and knowledgeable instructor trainers, you'll receive the highest quality training that meets PADI's professional standards.
During the course, you'll learn how to effectively teach PADI courses, including the Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and various specialty courses. You'll also learn to conduct confined and open-water training sessions and classroom presentations.
The optional IDC Prep Course begins on Sunday, September 3.
We have scheduled our 2024 PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs). All dates, including the Instructor Exam dates, can be viewed by following the below link.
Our program includes a comprehensive review of dive theory, PADI standards and procedures, risk management, and teaching methods. You'll also be able to develop your teaching style and gain valuable teaching experience through hands-on practice teaching in real-world scenarios.
At Cozumel Dive Academy, we pride ourselves on conducting our IDCs in a professional yet fun way. Over an easy-paced, 14-day program, you will learn to organize PADI courses, present academic presentations, and conduct confined and open water teaching sessions.
Accommodations
IDC Digital Crewpac
Optional Two-Day IDC Prep Course
Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) Course
EFRI Start-Up Pac
Free Equipment Rentals
Lunch is provided on training days
Free Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor Course
Job Placement Assistance
At Cozumel Dive Academy, we do not believe in hidden fees or add-on charges, so our exclusive all-inclusive pricing shows precisely what you will pay.
Our standard 14-day instructor Development Course covers everything you need to be a successful Open Water Scuba Instructor and is made for those who have a little less time to complete the 19-day IDC plus MSDT Prep. In addition to everything included in our Instructor Development Courses, this program consists of two days of fun diving that you can take before or after your IDC.
Payable directly to Cozumel Dive Academy and includes the following:
Instructor Development Course
Emergency First Response Instructor Course
PADI IDC Digital Crewpac
EFR Instructor Crewpac
PADI fees are payable directly to PADI at the time of your IE and include the following:
PADI IDC Fee of $220.00
PADI IE Fee of $795.00
EFR Instructor Fee of $135.00
Our MOST POPULAR program is designed for those who want to add more value for a little extra money. Our IDC + MSDT Prep includes five PADI Specialty Instructor Courses needed to apply for your Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) certification, making you more valuable in the industry.
Payable directly to Cozumel Dive Academy and includes the following:
Instructor Development Course
Emergency First Response Instructor Course
PADI IDC Digital Crewpac
EFR Instructor Crewpac
Five PADI Specialty Instructor Courses
PADI Digital Instructor Manuals
PADI fees are payable directly to PADI at the time of your IE and include the following:
PADI IDC Fee of $220.00
PADI IE Fee of $795.00
Five PADI Specialty Instructor Fees of $425.00
EFR Instructor Fee of $135.00
Cozumel Dive Academy offers an ideal learning environment with comfortable air-conditioned classrooms and the Mexican Caribbean's warm, clear blue water in which to train. We also keep our IDCs small, with a maximum of six candidates per program to maximize personal attention. You will be sure to have a great time with Cozumel Dive Academy.
During your time with Cozumel Dive Academy, we will pass along our passion and commitment to excellence to you as future instructors. We will use our extensive experience and knowledge of the dive industry to help you on your professional diving path.
Our promise to you is simple. We will provide you with the best, most current training possible. When you complete your PADI IDC with us, we guarantee you will pass your PADI Instructor Exam (IE), or you can come back and participate in another IDC at no additional cost. (PADI fees not included.)