Instructor Development Course
The instructor development process is a combination of programs designed to enhance instructor candidate’s abilities as dive professionals, as well as offer specialized training programs, all of which are intended to increase their success. This process begins with the PADI Assistant Instructor course and ranges through Specialty Instructor training, IDC Staff Instructor courses and business education programs.
The foundation of PADI instructor development is the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). The program consists of two parts — the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Combining the AI course and the OWSI program into a continuous program makes up an eight day IDC.
Successfully completing an AI course allows instructor candidates to earn the PADI Assistant Instructor rating which authorizes them to function as instructional assistants and independently conduct certain PADI programs. AI course completion also qualifies candidates to participate in an OWSI program.
Successfully completing the OWSI program (or an entire IDC) makes candidates eligible to participate in a PADI Instructor Examination (IE). The IE is a completely evaluative program that tests the instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, attitude and professionalism. Instructor candidates become PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors only after successfully completing an IE. PADI IEs are standardized, objective evaluations conducted by Instructor Examiners representing one of PADI’s international offices.
What does the course cost? (Cost does not include course materials or IE fees)
- Standard 8-Day IDC - course starts Friday evening and meets for the next 7 consecutive days - $1795*
- ($1495* if IDC Online completed)
- Weekend 8-Day IDC - course consists of two Friday afternoon through Sunday weekends and one Thursday and Friday- $2095*
- ($1795* if IDC Online completed)
- Semi-Private IDC - plan your IDC around your schedule - $2095* (Must complete IDC Online prior to start of course)
*Above costs do not include course materials or PADI application fees
IDC 2010 DATES
ORLAND PARK, IL
PADI Public Safety Diver
September 8-9
Weekend 8-Day IDC
July 9,10,11; Aug 20,21,22; Sept 30, October 1, 2010
Standard 8-Day IDC
August 23-30
September 13-20
September 24-October 1, 2010
PHOENIX, AZ
Weekend 8-Day IDC
dates coming soon
Standard 8-Day IDC
Nov 5-12, 2010
JAMAICA
Standard 8-Day IDC
September 13-20, 2010
ST. LUCIA
Standard 8-Day IDC
August 23-30, 2010
TURKS & CAICOS
Standard 8 day IDC
October 11-18, 2010
**Private IDCs available in Orland Park**
Instructor-level continuing education courses available following every IDC!
Accommodations near Orland Park:
Just mention you are with Scuba Emporium for special rates!
Wingate by Windham-Tinley Park (708) 614-6914
Comfort Inn & Conference Centre-Orland Hills (708) 403-1100
Super 8 Motel - Mokena (708) 479-7808