IDC Malta, Il-Mellieħa (2026)

12/09/2019

The Revised PADI IDC
Why revise a world-class course with a solid foundation that provides complete training to new instructors?

As part of PADI’s commitment to cutting edge diver education, the Instructor Development Course (IDC) was reevaluated and updated. This revision enhances the curriculum and adds new delivery methods for the independent learning portion while delivering content in languages not previously offered.

The IDC is, and always has been, about PADI® Course Directors and IDC Staff Instructors teaching candidates to be competent and confident PADI Instructors. The revised IDC builds on the strength of the curriculum and continues to prepare new instructors for careers as dive educators.

Revision Highlights

New IDC eLearning, which is included in all IDC Crew-Paks, shifts more foundational content to independent learning.
Displays on computers, tablets and phones, and allows online and offline study.
Allows face-to-face time to be spent on practical application and workshops.
Staff-led workshops emphasize realistic scenarios that encourage candidates to Think Like an Instructor.
Options to first practice confined and open water teaching presentations in dry simulation mode better prepare candidates for inwater presentations.
Candidates practice teaching with and without an assistant.
Increased emphasis on rescue skills.
Integrated approach to dive theory review within the IDC through a workshop and an updated digital Diving Knowledge Workbook.
Hands-on training using PADI digital materials and resources.
Updated evaluation criteria.
Available in multiple languages.
PADI Course Directors and IDC Staff Instructors should register for upcoming Instructor Development Updates to learn about the revised Instructor Development Course, which is launching soon.