IDC Maldives

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Maldivian Academy of Diving has been honored with the Outstanding Award for Professional Diver Training for 2024 by PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa!

This incredible recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in educating and training professional-level divers.

A huge shoutout to our dedicated team—your passion and hard work make the dream work! And heartfelt gratitude to all the PADI Pros who put their trust in us for their career advancement.

Here's to setting new benchmarks in dive education and continuing our journey beneath the waves!

ℹ️ Our next PADI Instructor Development Course is scheduled from 8-23 April at Bandos Island Resort. DM to join us!



🔁 Maldivian Academy of Diving

🎉👏 Huge congratulations to all the newly certified PADI INSTRUCTORS who have just completed their Instructor Examination (IE)! 🌟🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for diving have truly paid off, and now you’re ready to inspire others to explore the magic of the underwater world!

Embrace this new chapter in your diving journey with confidence and enthusiasm, knowing that you have the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on others’ lives through diving!

Here’s to all the exciting adventures and meaningful moments that lie ahead as you embark on this incredible new career path. Dive on, instructors! 🤿👩‍🏫

📢 Calling all PADI Instructors!

Join us on 6th, 7th, and 8th February during our Instructor Development Course to explore an exciting range of PADI Instructor Specialty Courses!

Expand your teaching portfolio, inspire your students with unique diving adventures, and open up new professional opportunities within the diving industry.

Becoming a PADI Specialty Instructor not only elevates your professional value but also allows you to deliver unforgettable experiences tailored to your students' interests.

📅 Save the dates and level up your career with us!



🔂 Maldivian Academy of Diving

❗️Please note the updates in red for IDCs at Dharavandhoo and Bandos Resort.

PADI Pros join us for 2025 PADI Instructor Development Course and dive into your dream career with us!

Learn from the experience and expertise of the world renowned Platinum Course Director Mark Soworka and Maldives' most experienced Platinum Course Director Adam Ashraf at one of the best tropical locations in the world for scuba diving!

📞 +970 7937738
🌐 www.divedesk.mv



Book your spot today and take the plunge into a new adventure! ✨

⬆️ Level up, PADI pros!

Join the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) happening from 29 January - 13 February 2025 at the PADI CDC Maldivian Academy of Diving.

Led by renowned Platinum Course Directors Adam Ashraf and Mark Soworka, this is your chance to turn your passion for diving into a profession! 🌟

🏝️ What to Expect:
✅ Expert training and mentorship
✅ Hands-on experience in one of the most stunning dive locations 🌊
✅ EFRI, PADI Instructor Certification & a range of Specialty Instructor Courses 🎓

📆 Save the Date:
• 29 Jan - 13 Feb 2025
📍 Maldivian Academy of Diving, Himmafushi
• 8 Apr - 23 Apr 2025
📍 Dive Bandos, Bandos Resort

➡️ Spots are limited! DM us now to secure yours and take the plunge towards an exciting diving career! 🐟

Join us for an unforgettable journey to becoming a PADI Pro at the Maldivian Academy of Diving!

Save the date: 29 January 2024
Meet our Platinum Course Directors Mark and Assare

Are you ready to live the dream and turn your passion for diving into a fulfilling career? Our Instructor Development Course awaits you, offering expert guidance, hands-on training, and a world-class learning experience in the stunning waters of the Maldives.

Contact us now to secure your spot and start your journey towards becoming a PADI Pro at the Maldivian Academy of Diving! 🌊🎓

📲 +960 7937738

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Congratulations to the new PADI instructors in the Maldives. Be proud of your amazing achievements, we wish you the very best in your future diving careers. Many thanks to the CD for training the candidates so well, and everyone who have assisted running this program smoothly.

Big, big contragulations to the new PADI Instructors! Your commitment and hardwork paid off today and we wish the best of success in this new phase of your divecareer 🤙🏼 Thank you guys for choosing Maldivian Academy of Diving to do your Instructor Course and it was a pleasure having you all.



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Next IDC: 29 January 2025

🌟 Woohoo! What an epic achievement for the Managing Director of Dive Desk Male' and Maldivian Academy of Diving Himmafushi Adam Ashraf for earning the 20-Year PADI Membership Award at just 40! 🎉 That’s half his life dedicated to being a PADI Professional and doing what he loves most—training aspiring professional-level divers! Having achieved Platinum Status every year since becoming a PADI Course Director is testament to the trust divers put in his ability as a trainer 🎉

Excited to see him empower his students with the teachings encriched from years of experience. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has trusted him to guide them in their diving careers. Wishing him many more successful years of training professionals for the diving industry.

Kudos to all the PADI Pros for your hard work and commitment to making this a successful IDC 🤙🏼

from PADI Pros - Europe: Congratulations to the new in the Maldives. Well done all, be proud of your achievements. We wish you all the best in your future diving careers. Many thanks to the CD’s training the candidates so well, and special thanks to everyone involved running this program smoothly.



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Next IDC: 18 October 2024
📍: Maldivian Academy of Diving

Congratulations to the incredible IDC candidates at Maldivian Academy of Diving, Himmafushi! Your dedication and passion for the underwater world has brought you one step closer to becoming extraordinary dive instructors.

🔁 Maldivian Academy of Diving

🔁 Maldivian Academy of Diving: Upcoming courses of 2024 at PADI Platinum Career Development Center, Maldivian Academy of Diving, 📍K. Himmafushi, :
• 3 - 18 Sep: Scuba IDC
• 10 - 18 Oct: Freediver Camp
• 18 Oct - 2 Nov: Scuba IDC
• 3 - 9 Nov: Dive Equipment Technician Course

- Scuba taught by the most experienced PADI Platinum Course Directors in the Maldives, Adam Ashraf & Mark Soworka
- Freediver camp for beginners to instructor levels taught by Freedive Instructor Trainer Charl Marais

Contact +960 793 7738 for any clarifications and to sign up.