by Marcel Jansen | Jul 25, 2026 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Risk Management
Professional Liabily Insurance for Diving Instructor Compared One of the most common questions that newly certified dive instructors ask me after their PADI IDC; “Should I take professional liability insurance? Which one should I get?” Some think dive...
by Marcel Jansen | Jul 20, 2026 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Risk Management
A student gives you the OK sign. You give it back. You move on to the next skill.10 seconds later they bolt to the surface.Most instructors walk away thinking they missed something visual, a tell in the eyes, a change in breathing. Not wrong, but it doesn’t tell...
by Marcel Jansen | Jul 4, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
Is it too late to become a scuba diving instructor? If you’re over 50, have a career behind you, and are wondering whether the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is realistic at your age — this interview is for you. In the Candidates in the Spotlight...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog, PADI IDC - instructor course
Scuba diving has a pretty unique training and certification model. A beginner can earn a globally recognised Open Water certification in just a few days. That card is valid worldwide and never expires. Show it at a dive center in Thailand, Egypt, or Mexico, and...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 8, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
In the Candidates in the Spotlight series, we talk to our PADI IDC candidates about their experiences during and after the IDC. Our candidates come from all over the world and from all walks of life! This time, we talk to Fabian from Germany. Fabian completed his IDC...
by Marcel Jansen | May 15, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
Dive Centers About Their Recruitment Process – A Must-Read for Dive Instructors I asked 400 dive centers around Southeast Asia about their recruitment process. If you are a scuba instructor looking for a job, this is a must-read. Find out what dive centers are looking...
