PADI Instructor Development Course

Lead, Inspire, and Explore

Customized Learning Experience to Match Your Pace and Ambition
Our IDC program adapts to your learning style and goals, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed as a PADI Instructor.
World-Class Training with a Personal Touch from Industry Experts
Receive hands-on guidance from our highly experienced instructors, who are committed to your personal and professional growth throughout the course.
Thrive in a Supportive, Close-Knit Diving Community
Join a network of passionate divers and instructors who provide encouragement, mentorship, and lifelong connections in and out of the water

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Description
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Becoming a PADI Instructor involves two key steps: the Instructor Development Course (IDC) and the Instructor Exam (IE)

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PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC): The IDC is a comprehensive program that prepares you to teach and inspire new divers. It includes:

Assistant Instructor (AI) Course: Develops your teaching skills for knowledge, confined water, and open water sessions.
Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program: Expands on AI training, covering all PADI programs and teaching standards. You'll learn to lead courses, manage students, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

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PADI Instructor Exam (IE):

After the IDC, you’ll take the two-day Instructor Exam (IE), which assesses your knowledge, teaching ability, and dive skills through written tests, teaching presentations, and water sessions. Passing the IE certifies you as a PADI Instructor, ready to teach and certify divers worldwide.

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"This course changed my life. The instructors were passionate, and I now feel 100% confident teaching others!"

- Alex M.

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"The training was top-notch and fun. I made lifelong friends and walked away fully prepared."

- Jamie L.

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"From skills to mindset, this program delivers. I’m already working as an Instructor!"

- Riley P.

Meet the Instructor Development Team

Course Director

Curtis Snaper

Curtis's dive journey began during a trip to Maui in 1999, where a spontaneous certification course turned into a lifelong passion. Since then, he’s logged thousands of dives around the world and dedicated his career to training the next generation of dive professionals. As a Course Director, Curtis is known for his approachable teaching style, deep industry knowledge, and ability to inspire students from all walks of life to pursue meaningful, adventurous careers underwater.

Course Director

Shellie Hernandez

In 2007, Shellie’s first breaths underwater during a Discover Scuba Dive in Cozumel ignited a lifelong passion for diving. That moment sparked her journey to becoming a Course Director, where she now shares her love for the ocean and inspires students with every class, making each one both fun and empowering. Shellie’s dedication to teaching is matched only by her excitement for exploring new dive destinations around the world.

Course Director

Donnie Cox

Donnie got his start in diving in 2016 with Sin City Scuba right here in Las Vegas. What began as a local adventure quickly turned into a passion for exploring the underwater world. As a Course Director, Donnie brings his love for diving, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to helping students succeed, making each class a rewarding experience. He’s passionate about sharing the thrill of diving with others and helping them build their confidence underwater.

How to Enroll

Discover the underwater world with Sin City Scuba. Learn how to apply with our step-by-step guide, including prerequisites and required documentation. Explore our transparent pricing, breakdowns of inclusions, payment options, including VA assistance. Find answers to common questions in our FAQs section.