PADI Divemaster or this also applies if you are an Instructor with another agency
If you are Divemaster (or the equivalent with another training agency), or an Instructor with another agency, you are ready to do the IDC as long as you have logged at least 100 dives and been certified at the open water level for at least 6 months.
Below you will find some of the packages you may want to consider. Since you may want to buy the books before you come down here, or choose to do e-learning prices are for the training only, we list the Materials package options separately at the bottom of this page.
Contact us for a tailored quote including accommodation
PRICES IN US DOLLARS
🌊 PADI Instructor Training
The complete pathway to becoming a certified PADI Instructor in tropical paradise
Let's Connect - Your Goals Matter!
Before diving into all the details, I'd love to speak with you personally about your diving goals and answer any questions you might have. WhatsApp me (free international calling!) or call me at +504 9484 6663 - there's nothing like a real conversation to help you make the best decision for your diving future.
Your Pathway from Divemaster to Instructor
Core Training
- IDC: $1,400 (+ $600 materials)
- EFR Instructor: $250
PADI Fees
- Instructor Exam: $1,060
- EFR Application: $140
- Optional Specialties: $190
🎉 GRAND TOTAL: ~$3,015 USD
Complete pathway from Divemaster to certified PADI Instructor
Enhanced IDC Preparation Program
This is where we truly differentiate ourselves from other training centers
Pre-IDC Skills Intensive: $150/week
Transform from competent Divemaster to demonstration-quality instructor
- Perfect your 24 dive skills to instructor demonstration standard
- Master advanced buoyancy control and positioning techniques
- Familiarize yourself with Roatan dive sites and perfect your weighting
- Build confidence before the formal IDC begins
- Log 8-12 dives per week to build experience and meet IDC requirements
How Long Should You Choose?
1 Week - $150
Recently certified (last 18 months) AND logged 10+ dives in last 6 months
2 Weeks - $300
Certified 2-3 years ago AND logged 10+ dives in last 6 months
3 Weeks - $450
Certified 2-5 years ago OR limited recent diving
4 Weeks - $600
Certified 5+ years ago or significant time away from diving
Important: You need 100 logged dives to start the IDC. Our preparation program helps you reach this requirement while polishing your skills - expect to log 8-12 dives per week during preparation.
Why Choose Our Program?
Unmatched Experience
Most experienced Course Director in Bay Islands - teaching IDCs monthly since 2008. Nearly 500 PADI Instructors certified.
Superior Resources
Custom videos, 10,000+ subscriber YouTube channel with 3M+ views demonstrating our teaching quality.
High Success Rate
High employment rate - dive centers regularly request our graduates during peak season.
Complete Support
Free rental equipment, comprehensive materials, and seamless IDC scheduling.
Accommodation Options
Private Room
$5/night
- Private bathroom
- Shared kitchen (8 rooms)
- Compact but secure
- AC: +$10/night
2-Bedroom Apartment
$15/night
- Shared kitchen/bathroom
- Larger rooms with living area
- Perfect for couples
- AC: +$10/night
Location: 5-minute walk to dive center and West End strip
Amenities: WiFi, free drinking water, washing machine, swimming pool
Minimum stay: 1 month | Deposit: $300 (non-refundable)
Course Timeline & Structure
Phase 1: Enhanced IDC Preparation (1-4 weeks)
Duration: Flexible based on your experience level
Activities: Skills refinement, site familiarization, confidence building
Diving: 8-12 dives per week to build experience and meet 100-dive requirement
Phase 2: Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Duration: 12 days, 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: Dedicated multimedia classroom
Followed by: 2-day Instructor Exam in Roatan
Phase 3: MSDT Preparation (Optional - 1-2 weeks)
3 Specialty Instructor Courses of your choice
Comprehensive training in theory and practical application
Phase 4: MSDT Mentorship (Optional - Flexible)
Real teaching experience under Course Director supervision
Build your certification portfolio with actual students
Recommended Timeline:
Minimum: 3-4 weeks (IDC only)
With Preparation: 4-8 weeks
Full MSDT Path: 6-12 weeks including mentorship
Your Learning Journey
As a Divemaster, you already have:
Professional-level leadership skills, PADI standards knowledge, customer service experience, dive site familiarity, and real-world guiding experience.
Enhanced IDC Prep will add:
Demonstration-quality skill performance, advanced buoyancy control mastery, site-specific knowledge optimization, and instructor-level confidence.
The IDC will add:
Teaching methodology, presentation skills, instructor-level PADI standards, business skills, and certification authority to teach new divers.
MSDT Training will add:
Specialized knowledge in multiple disciplines, advanced teaching techniques, enhanced marketability, and Master Scuba Diver Trainer recognition.
🌟 Ready to Transform Your Diving Career?
As a certified Divemaster, you're already a diving professional with real-world experience. This positions you perfectly for a streamlined path to becoming a PADI Instructor.
Contact: +504 9484 6663 | will@goprocaribbean.com
Note: I spend considerable time underwater and travel internationally, so email typically provides the fastest response.