Before you can start your PADI Instructor course, the most important step is earning your PADI Divemaster certification — it’s your first professional diving certification! The good news? You can begin your Divemaster training any time you like, and it’s the start of an exciting journey to become a diving instructor. Check out our Divemaster course details to see how easy it is to get started and take your first step towards becoming a PADI Instructor.

If you are already an experienced diving instructor, the next exciting step is becoming an IDC Staff Instructor. You’ll assist our Course Directors during the PADI IDCs, gaining valuable hands-on teaching experience and sharpening your teaching and coaching skills. The IDC Staff Instructor course runs on the same dates as our IDC programs, so it’s easy to join the next one right away. Find out more on our IDC Staff Instructor course page!

We run PADI IDC dates all year long, so no matter when you’re ready to dive in, there’s always a course waiting for you. Explore our IDC Locations page to see where you can join next — from Thailand to Bali and beyond! Wherever you choose to train, we’ll help you turn your passion for diving into a rewarding new career as a PADI Instructor.