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PADI IDC Course in Sharm El Sheikh – Become a Certified Scuba Instructor

Turn your passion for diving into a professional career with the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Pyramids Diving Center in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This internationally recognized course prepares you to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, opening doors to job opportunities across the globe.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Red Sea, our IDC combines world-class training, expert mentorship, and access to some of the most spectacular dive sites in the world.

Who Can Enroll?

To join the PADI IDC, you must:

  • Be a certified PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)

  • Have logged at least 100 dives

  • Hold a valid EFR certification (within the last 24 months)

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months

What You’ll Learn

The IDC consists of two main parts:

  1. Assistant Instructor (AI) Course

  2. Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program

Together, they prepare you for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), covering:

  • PADI standards and teaching systems

  • Confined and open water teaching presentations

  • Knowledge development and course structuring

  • Risk management and diver safety

  • Marketing and career development

Why Choose Pyramids Diving Center?

  • Experienced Course Director and multilingual instructor team

  • Small group training for personalized attention

  • In-house access to EFR Instructor Course

  • Full support with job placement and career guidance

  • Relaxed, professional learning environment with a stunning ocean backdrop

Location

  • IDC sessions are held at our main dive center in Sharm El Sheikh

  • Confined water training in onsite pools or calm lagoons

Duration

  • 10–14 days (depending on course structure and optional prep days)

  • Instructor Examination (IE) follows the IDC, typically a 2-day event

Price

Contact us for detailed pricing, including:

  • IDC tuition

  • EFR Instructor Course (if needed)

  • Required PADI materials and fees

  • Equipment rental or purchase options

What You’ll Achieve

After passing the IDC and IE, you’ll become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, certified to teach:

  • Open Water Diver

  • Advanced Open Water Diver

  • Rescue Diver

  • Divemaster

  • And various PADI specialty courses

Ready to Begin?

Become a leader in the dive industry with Pyramids Diving Center’s IDC Program in Sharm El Sheikh.
Train with experts, dive in the Red Sea, and earn your place in the global community of PADI Professionals.

👉 Contact us today to reserve your seat or learn more about our next IDC dates.