PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Amed, Bali
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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A CAREER: BECOME A PADI INSTRUCTOR IN AMED, BALI
Dreaming of transforming your love for diving into a rewarding profession? The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Bali is your gateway to a global career. At Dive Culture Amed, you’ll train under a PADI Course Director in small groups, combining theory, pool practice, and real open water sessions in Bali’s best dive sites. Our 14-day IDC program (including Prep, Emergency First Response Instructor, and Mock IE) gives you all the skills to become a confident, successful instructor ready to pass your PADI Instructor Examination (IE) and start teaching worldwide.
Prerequisites for the PADI IDC in Bali
A COMPLETE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR PADI IDC PACKAGE
PADI Course Director training
learn from the most experienced professionals
Theory & knowledge development
refine your dive physics, physiology & standards
Confined water sessions
master skill demonstrations in a controlled environment
Open water workshops
real-world teaching practice with student divers
EFR Instructor course (EFRI)
required to become a full PADI Instructor
Mock IE (Instructor Exam)
to prepare you with confidence
Free Nitrox Instructor
extra value for your professional profile
all scuba equipment
tanks, weights & rental gear during training
Small groups
personalized mentorship and feedback
your schedule
Step by step : STRUCTURE OF THE PADI IDC
The Instructor Development Course is spread over fourteen days, but rather than thinking in terms of calendar dates, it is best described through the different workshops that make up the training.
Each module strengthens a key area of your future role as an instructor, giving you the skills, teaching techniques, and confidence required to succeed.
Classroom and Knowledge Development
In the classroom sessions you will learn how to design and deliver professional presentations. You will practice explaining dive theory with clarity, covering areas such as physics, physiology, decompression theory, and dive equipment. You will also study PADI standards and procedures, learning how to use the system to ensure both safety and consistency worldwide. By the end, you will know how to conduct engaging theory lessons that inspire confidence in your students.
Confined Water Teaching
In the confined water environment—either a pool or a calm lagoon—you will refine your ability to perform skill demonstrations to the highest standard. The focus is on precision, positioning, and student control. You will learn how to brief and debrief effectively, recognize common student mistakes, and correct them safely. These workshops develop your teaching presence underwater, ensuring that every demonstration is clear, confident, and professional.
Open Water Training
During the open water sessions, you will put everything into practice in real-world conditions. You will simulate teaching dives with student divers, manage groups in dynamic environments, and ensure safety protocols are always followed. These workshops emphasize situational awareness, problem-solving, and supervision skills, preparing you for both the Instructor Exam and the reality of teaching in different dive sites around the world.
Emergency First Response
The EFR Instructor training is an essential component of the IDC. Here you will learn to teach first aid and CPR courses, gaining the ability to deliver effective training not only to divers but also to non-divers. This part of the course strengthens your role as a safety professional, while also meeting the official requirements for the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating.
Mock Instructor Exam
Before attending the official PADI Instructor Exam, you will complete a full-scale simulation under the guidance of your Course Director. This includes practice exams in theory, standards, classroom presentations, confined water, and open water teaching. The mock exam is designed to highlight areas for improvement, give you personalized feedback, and build the confidence you need to perform at your best when it counts.
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Why Choose Dive culture in Amed?
At Dive Culture, your PADI Instructor Development Course is designed to launch a true international career. With a Course Director and multilingual instructors, you receive expert training and personalized mentorship in small groups, ensuring real progress and confidence.
With our dive pool and Amed’s world-class sites, you gain the perfect mix of controlled training and real teaching practice — preparing you not just to pass the exam, but to thrive as a PADI Instructor worldwide.
Testimonials
Reviews from Our PADI IDC Graduates
Recommend the Dive Culture diving centre which was recommended to me by a diving centre in a neighbouring town. I had two day’s of fun dives including the wreck of the USAF Liberty in Loïc’s safe hands. Thanks: I have enjoyed myself.
Ross Freeman
Very good and exciting👏 for me. Because, it's the 1st time I try to do scuba diving. Yogi was the best one to teach me how to do and made me felt comfortable. I no have any experience of scuba diving but he is really good 👍. Thanks Yogi now I can see something nice under water.
Arry bula
I had such a great time doing my Open Water course with Kai—he’s an amazing instructor who made everything super clear and easy to understand. I felt safe and inspired. I enjoyed it so much that I’ve decided to do all my certifications with Dive Culture. Highly recommend!
Jalila Belkouch Samorah
We spent 3 days diving with Dive Culture in Amed and had a great experience. The team was professional, very flexible, and made everything easy from start to finish. Amed is an incredible place to dive, but 3 days felt way too short to really see it all. Hope to be back soon with Dive Culture!
Tomas Simunek
SwimmerI just did 8 dives with Dive Culture and had the best experience! Ogi, my Divemaster, was super kind, patient, and very thorough when teaching me the skills I needed. The whole team is friendly, professional, and fun to be around. Highly recommend Dive Culture, I’ll definitely be back!
Macarios
Dive Culture is absolutely amazing! Without speaking a word of English, my aunts were taken care of by the amazing instructor DouDou and Dive Master Christina! Now that we have dipped our toes into scuba diving, we’ll sure be back for more with Dive Culture!
