PADI IDC DATES 2027
Ready to plan the start of your diving career?
We are running PADI IDC’s every month so, whether you’re looking to join soon or planning a few months ahead, we’ve got IDC dates that fit perfectly into your travel and training plans.
2026
October 2026
Phuket
Thailand
IDC05 OctoberInstructor Exam17-18 OctoberMSDT19 October
November 2026
Koh Chang
Thailand
IDC02 NovemberInstructor Exam12-13 NovemberMSDT14 November
December 2026
Phuket
Thailand
IDC30 NovemberInstructor Exam12-13 DecemberMSDT14 December
2027
January
Phuket
Thailand
IDC04 JanuaryInstructor Exam16-17 JanuaryMSDT18 January
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC11 JanuaryInstructor Exam23-24 JanuaryMSDT25 January
February
Phuket
Thailand
IDC01 FebruaryInstructor Exam13-14 FebruaryMSDT15 February
Bali (Amed)
Indonesia
IDC13 FebruaryInstructor Exam25-26 FebruaryMSDT27 February
March
Phuket
Thailand
IDC01 MarchInstructor Exam13-14 MarchMSDT15 March
April
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC22 MarchInstructor Exam03-04 AprilMSDT05 April
Moalboal
The Philippines
IDC02 AprilInstructor Exam14-15 AprilMSDT16 April
Boracay
The Philippines
IDC11 AprilInstructor Exam23-24 AprilMSDT25 April
May
Komodo
Indonesia
IDC23 AprilInstructor Exam05-06 MayMSDT07 May
Phuket
Thailand
IDC03 MayInstructor Exam15-16 MayMSDT17 May
June
Moalboal
The Philippines
IDC24 MayInstructor Exam05-06 JuneMSDT07 June
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC31 MayInstructor Exam12-13 JuneMSDT14 June
Phuket
Thailand
IDC07 JuneInstructor Exam19-20 JuneMSDT21 June
July
Komodo
Indonesia
IDC29 JuneInstructor Exam11-12 JulyMSDT13 July
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC05 JulyInstructor Exam17-18 JulyMSDT19 July
Phuket
Thailand
IDC05 JulyInstructor Exam17-18 JulyMSDT19 July
August
Boracay
The Philippines
IDC02 AugustInstructor Exam14-15 AugustMSDT16 August
Phuket
Thailand
IDC02 AugustInstructor Exam14-15 AugustMSDT16 August
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC09 AugustInstructor Exam21-22 AugustMSDT23 August
September
Phuket
Thailand
IDC06 SeptemberInstructor Exam18-19 SeptemberMSDT20 September
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC13 SeptemberInstructor Exam25-26 SeptemberMSDT27 September
Moalboal
The Philippines
IDC14 SeptemberInstructor Exam26-27 SeptemberMSDT28 September
October
Phuket
Thailand
IDC04 OctoberInstructor Exam16-17 OctoberMSDT18 October
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC18 OctoberInstructor Exam30-31 OctoberMSDT01 November
November
Phuket
Thailand
IDC08 NovemberInstructor Exam20-21 NovemberMSDT22 November
Koh Chang
Thailand
IDC17 NovemberInstructor Exam29-30 NovemberMSDT01 December
December
Bali (Sanur)
Indonesia
IDC22 NovemberInstructor Exam04-05 DecemberMSDT06 December
Phuket
Thailand
IDC29 NovemberInstructor Exam11-12 DecemberMSDT13 December
Moalboal
The Philippines
IDC30 NovemberInstructor Exam12-13 DecemberMSDT14 December
Choose your location
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.
Your next step
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!
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