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IDC - INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

PADI PRO Courses
Divemaster
IDC
Assistant Instructor
OW Scuba Instructor
MSDT
IDC Staff Instructor
EFR Instructor

Pro Class Schedule
IDC Tuition Fees reflect a 20%  discount off the AI & OWSI tuition fees were they booked individually.

Standard IDC

IDC Tuition: $ $1000 - 20% = $800 
PADI Materials & Fees: $1441
IE Instructor Examination: $690

Total: $2931

This includes tuition, all materials, PADI application fees and the IE fee.
  • IDC Online
  • Dive Theory Online
  • Assistant Instructor Course Tuition
  • OW Instructor Course Tuition
  • IDC Crew Pak
  • All PADI Application Fees
  • Instructor Examination (IE)
Attention:
EFRI, (Emergency First Response Instructor Course) is a prerequisite for the IE and is not included in the Standard IDC. 


If you are not an EFR Instructor already you will want to join our Deluxe or Premium IDCs which include EFRI Course.

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Deluxe IDC

IDC Tuition:  $1000 - 20% = $800
EFR Instructor Tuition: $200
All PADI Materials & Fees: $1817
IE Instructor Examination: $690

Total: $3507

This includes everything in our Standard IDC PLUS the EFR Instructor Course PLUS a number of extra workshops to help you tune your skills and knowledge prior to the Instructor Examination.  Your success is important to us.

FREE Workshops
  • Rescue Workshop
  • Descent Workshop
  • Knot Workshop
  • Lift Bag Workshop
  • CESA Workshop
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Workshop
  • Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Workshop
  • Project Aware Specialty Workshop
  • Discover Snorkeling Workshop
  • Bubblemaker/Seal Team Workshop
  • Skin Diver Workshop
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Premium IDC
Premium IDC Tuition Fees reflect a 20%  discount off the AI, OWSI & Specialty Instructor tuition fees were they booked individually.

IDC Tuition: $1000 - 20% = $800
EFR Instructor Tuition: $200
MSDT Prep Tuition: $625 - 20% = $500

PADI Materials & Fees: $2167
IE Instructor Examination: $690

Total: $4357
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Our Premium IDC includes everything in our Deluxe IDC, all of the workshops listed above plus the Master Scuba Diver Trainer Program
  • Oxygen Provider Instructor
  • Deep Dive Specialty Instructor
  • Night Dive Specialty Instructor
  • Underwater Navigation Instructor
  • Drysuit Specialty Instructor
  • (Optional) Retail Dive Center Internship

These will allow you to immediately start teaching specialty programs and qualify you for the Master Scuba Diver Trainer Rating once you have certified at least 25 divers.
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If you are a PADI Divemaster, or hold a professional rating with another recognized training agency, who has over 60 logged dives and have been a certified diver for over 6 months, then you’re ready to become a Professional PADI Dive Instructor!

You have Three options to choose from in our IDC Program.  Standard, Deluxe and Premium Programs

We also offer two different IDC schedules. 
For Seattle area residents, who cannot get weekdays free, we offer an Evening Program on evenings and weekends.  For people coming to Seattle for the program (or residents that want to get it completed in the shortest time possible) we offer a Full Immersion Program that is two weeks of full days.

Register Early:
All of our programs require prestudy of the Online IDC and Dive Theory programs.  In order to give yourself time to complete the prestudies, it is necessary that you register for the program and receive your study materials at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program.  It is highly recommended that you register earlier than that once you have made the decision to join our program.

Our IDC programs are all inclusive. ALL tuition fees, ALL registration fees, the PADI IE (Instructor Examination) and ALL application fees. 
​There are no extra charges!


Most facilities list only course tuition fees when advertising their instructor programs.  You are not told about the $1500 to $2500 in PADI materials,  application fees and IE fees that will be added on later.  Our pricing includes everything.  There will be no other charges involved in your quest to become a PADI Diving Instructor.  Your success is important to us!

Our Standard IDC Program offers all elements of the IDC, all materials, all PADI application & IE fees.

Our Deluxe IDC Program offers everything in the Standard IDC Program plus, EFR Instructor Course and a number of workshops to help you tune your skills.  The EFR Instructor Course is a prerequisite for participation in the PADI IE.   If you do not already hold the EFR Instructor rating it is included as part of our Deluxe and Premium IDCs. 

Our Premium IDC Program offers everything in our Standard & Deluxe Program plus the Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep Course at a 20% discount.  In the MSDT Course you will gain Instructor Certifications in five of the most in demand Specialty Courses.  Emergency Oxygen Provider, Deep Diving, Night Diving, Drysuit Diving, Underwater Navigator. 

During all of our IDC programs you will learn to use the PADI system of diver education in the classroom, pool and open water as you gain the skills and knowledge to become a PADI Instructor. Along the way you will review your rescue skills and participate in a number of enjoyable workshops focusing on a variety of skills, tips and techniques needed to become a PADI Instructor. All of this training will help to prepare you for your upcoming Instructor Exam and career as a Professional PADI Dive Instructor.

What can I do after the IE?

Upon successful completion of our IDC and IE you will be authorized to teach these PADI certification courses;
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Divemaster
  • ​Emergency First Response
  • Coral Reef Conservation Specialty
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty
  • Project Aware Specialty  
Additionally, you will be able to conduct;
  • Discover Snorkeling
  • Discover Scuba Diving
  • Reactivate
  • Discover Local Diving
  • Bubblemaker
  • Seal Team  
  • Skin Diver programs.

​Upon completion of our Premium IDC and IE you will be qualified to teach everything in the Deluxe IDC above as well as;
  • Oxygen Provider Specialty Course
  • Deep Dive Specialty Course
  • Night Dive Specialty Course
  • Underwater Navigation Course
  • Drysuit Specialty Course

You will not find more comprehensive IDC programs anywhere.  Upon completion of any of our IDC programs you will be qualified to assume a position as a Professional PADI Instructor anywhere in the world.  Unlike most resort facilities, Seattle Scuba is a full service Dive Center.  Should you join our Premium IDC and choose to participate in the Retail Dive Center Internship during the course, you will gain even more valuable knowledge in the workings of a full service dive center.  You will gain information that will be extremely valuable to you as you apply for positions at dive centers and resorts around the world.  

More advantages to doing your IDC at Seattle Scuba.

Seattle Scuba IDC Alumni will be welcome to join any of our ongoing Specialty Instructor Courses at 50% off the tuition for the program.

Seattle Scuba Alumni working as independent Instructors will receive 50% discount off any rental gear needed for themselves or their students when renting from Seattle Scuba.

Seattle Scuba Alumni will receive substantial discounts off PADI training materials purchased at Seattle Scuba.

Although we cannot always hire every Instructor who does training with us, Seattle Scuba Alumni will be given first consideration in hiring when we need to bring new instructors on staff.
For more information give the Dive Center a call at
​ (206) 284-2350​


Your success is important to us.  


You will not find a more comprehensive IDC Program anywhere in the world. 

Give us a call and get started today!
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