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Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world’s most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then join Dive Friends Bonaire to complete your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

At Dive Friends Bonaire the Instructor Development Course (IDC) is tailored to fit your needs with four different course options to fit the interests of all candidates.

Instructor Development Course

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification. Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification.

Over nine days the IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You’ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety.  You will learn everything you need in order to successfully complete your PADI Instructor Exam and additional training to make you a competent and well-rounded instructor

Prerequisites

  • At least 18 years old
  • Divemaster Certification
  • Minimum 100 dives
  • Certified for a minimum of 6 months
  • CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months
  • Medical Statement signed by a physician within 12 months
  • Own equipment as required by PADI Standards
  • STINAPA Marine Park Fee ($40)

Cost

At Dive Friends Bonaire the Instructor Development Course (IDC) is tailored to fit your needs with course options to fit the interests of all candidates!

There are four course options you can choose from:

Bronze

Instructor Development Course 

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC is designed to meet the requirements to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

This course includes:

  • FREE Prep Course prior to IDC
  • Nine-day PADI IDC with our in-house PADI Course Director
  • Air or Nitrox for use during your course

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC does not include the following costs:

  • PADI IDC Crewpak (your course materials) $1027.62
  • EFR Instructor Crewpak (your course materials) $402.48
  • EFR Instructor Course $299
  • PADI Instructor Exam Fee $749
  • PADI IDC Application Fee $209
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course Application Fee $126
  • Accommodation for your course is not included but we can help you to find accommodation to suit your needs (costs vary)

Cost

$995

Silver

Instructor Development Course 

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC is designed to meet the requirements to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

This course includes:

  • FREE Prep Course prior to IDC
  • Nine-day PADI IDC with our in-house PADI Course Director
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
  • Air or Nitrox for use during your course

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC does not include the following costs:

  • PADI IDC Crewpak (your course materials) $1027.62
  • EFR Instructor Crewpak (your course materials) $402.48
  • PADI Instructor Exam Fee $749
  • PADI IDC Application Fee $209
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course Application Fee $126
  • Accommodation for your course is not included but we can help you to find accommodation to suit your needs (costs vary)

Cost

$1695

Gold

Instructor Development Course

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC is designed to meet the requirements to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and includes all course materials, fees and two FREE PADI Specialty Instructor Courses.

This course includes:

  • FREE Prep Course prior to IDC
  • Nine-day PADI IDC with our in-house PADI Course Director
  • PADI IDC Crewpak (your course materials)
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
  • EFR Instructor Crewpak (your course materials)
  • PADI Nitrox Specialty Diver Instructor Course
  • PADI Nitrox Specialty Diver Instructor Course Application Fees
  • Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor Course
  • Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor Course Application Fees
  • PADI Instructor Exam Fee
  • PADI IDC Application Fee
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course Application Fee
  • Air or Nitrox for use during your course

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC does not include the following costs:

  • Accommodation

Cost

$2895

Platinum

Instructor Development Course and Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep Course

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC and MSDT Prep course is designed to give new instructors the training they need to reach the next level of instructor training all in one course. This option includes all course materials, fees and two FREE PADI Specialty Instructor Courses.

This course includes:

  • FREE Prep Course prior to IDC
  • Nine-day PADI IDC with our in-house PADI Course Director
  • PADI IDC Crewpak (your course materials)
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
  • EFR Instructor Crewpak (your coursematerials)
  • PADI Nitrox Specialty Diver Instructor Course
  • PADI Nitrox Specialty Diver Instructor Course Application Fees
  • Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor Course
  • Dive Against Debris Specialty Instructor Course Application Fees
  • PADI Instructor Exam Fee
  • PADI IDC Application Fee
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course Application Fee
  • Two-day MSDT Prep including: 4 specialties + Application Fee
  • Air or Nitrox for use during your course

The Dive Friends Bonaire IDC does not include the following cost:

  • Accommodation

Cost

$3595

Contact our PADI Course Director

For more information or to plan your course, please contact our PADI Course Director by emailing coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.