Instructor Development Course (IDC)

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Sharm El Sheikh – Start Your Diving Career with Pyramids Diving Center

Turn your passion for scuba diving into a rewarding career with the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Pyramids Diving Center Sharm El Sheikh. Located on the stunning Red Sea coastline, our IDC program prepares you to become a certified PADI Instructor, capable of teaching and leading divers around the world.

The IDC is a comprehensive program that develops your skills, knowledge, and teaching techniques through hands-on experience, interactive workshops, and real-world training led by our experienced Course Directors.

What Is the PADI IDC?

The PADI Instructor Development Course is divided into two key components:

• Assistant Instructor (AI) Course
• Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program

You can choose to complete just the AI portion or continue with the full IDC to prepare for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE)—the final step to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Already an instructor from another diving agency? You may qualify to enroll directly into the OWSI program, streamlining your path to PADI Instructor certification.

What You’ll Learn During the IDC

Over approximately 10 days, the IDC at Pyramids Diving Center focuses on developing your ability to:

• Teach all core PADI diving courses
• Deliver engaging knowledge development sessions
• Conduct skill development in confined and open water
• Supervise and ensure student diver safety
• Organize and lead courses with confidence

Key Training Modules Include:

• PADI standards and teaching systems
• Risk management and diver safety
• Learning principles and effective instruction
• Business of diving and your role as a professional instructor
• Marketing and sales techniques for dive education
• Organizing deep dives, search & recovery, and Discover Scuba Diving experiences

Our instructors provide personal guidance and constructive feedback throughout your journey to help you grow into a capable, confident dive educator.

Course Requirements

To enroll in the PADI IDC, you must:

• Be a certified PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)
• Have at least 60 logged dives (100 dives required for IE attendance)
• Be a certified diver for at least six months
• Hold a current EFR Primary and Secondary Care (CPR & First Aid) certification within the past 24 months
• Submit a medical statement signed by a doctor within the last 12 months
• Be a certified Emergency First Response Instructor (can be completed during IDC)

Why Choose Pyramids Diving Center Sharm El Sheikh for Your IDC?

At Pyramids Diving Center, you’ll train in one of the world’s top dive destinations. The Red Sea’s clear waters, vibrant marine life, and professional diving community offer the perfect backdrop for your instructor journey. With highly experienced Course Directors and dedicated support, we ensure you are prepared for the Instructor Examination and future teaching career.

Ready to Become a PADI Instructor?

Take the next step in your professional diving journey with the PADI IDC in Sharm El Sheikh. Join the team at Pyramids Diving Center, master the art of teaching scuba, and inspire a new generation of divers.

Contact us today to reserve your place and start your instructor journey in the heart of the Red Sea.