Teaching the Ocean with Ocean Dive Center – What It Takes to Become a PADI Instructor

What It Takes to Become a PADI Instructor

For those who love diving and want to share their knowledge, becoming a PADI Instructor is the ultimate professional goal. As an instructor, you’ll have the skills to teach others, inspire new divers, and build a career in one of the world’s most exciting fields. At Ocean Dive Center in Abu Dhabi , our Instructor Development Course (IDC) prepares Divemasters to become certified PADI Instructors.

Here’s what the IDC involves and why teaching diving can be such a rewarding career.

Overview of the Instructor Development Course (IDC)

Ocean Dive Center’s Instructor Development Course (IDC) combines knowledge development, skill assessments, and teaching techniques. It prepares you to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and independently teach courses. The course includes:

1. Assistant Instructor (AI) Training: Covers basic teaching techniques and skills.
2. Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Training: Teaches practical skills for running and managing courses.
3. Instructor Exam (IE): A two-day evaluation that ensures readiness to teach.

The IDC is structured to ensure new instructors feel confident, knowledgeable, and prepared to teach independently.

Why Become a PADI Instructor with Ocean Dive Center?

Choosing Ocean Dive Center for your instructor training offers advantages:

1. Experienced Mentors: Learn from skilled instructors with years of experience, who provide hands-on guidance.
2. Diverse Dive Sites: Abu Dhabi  offer great teaching environments with varying conditions to practice.
3. Career-Ready Skills: Your training at Ocean Dive Center prepares you for professional roles at dive centers, resorts, and marine research organizations.