PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) | July 11–20, 2026

Ready to Go Pro?
Take the next step in your dive career and become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with our Instructor Development Course (IDC) this July at Space City Dive Center.
Whether you're looking to turn your passion into a profession or level up your leadership and teaching skills, this IDC is designed to prepare you for success, not just at the Instructor Examination (IE), but in the real world as a confident, capable dive professional.
What You’ll Learn
• How to teach academic, confined water, and open water presentations
• Dive theory at the instructor level
• Risk management and student safety
• Real-world teaching techniques and problem solving
• How to market yourself and grow as a dive professional
What’s Included
• PADI IDC eLearning
• Instructor-level workshops and hands-on training
• Enriched Air (Nitrox) Instructor rating
• Coral Reef Conservation Instructor rating
• Instructor crew pack & training materials
• IE prep and coaching
Course Schedule
July 11–20: Instructor Development Course
July 25–26: PADI Instructor Examination (IE) – Nacogdoches, TX
Prerequisites
• PADI Divemaster (or qualifying equivalent)
• 18 years old
• 60 logged dives to start / 100 for certification
• Current EFR Primary & Secondary Care (within 24 months)
• Medical clearance to dive
Why Train With Us
At Space City Dive Center, we don’t just check boxes. We build instructors.
You’ll train in a supportive, professional environment with real-world insight, personalized coaching, and a focus on developing confident, capable dive leaders.
Message us directly or call the shop to reserve your spot and start your journey to becoming a PADI Instructor.