Become a Scuba Diving Instructor in Sardinia
Are you ready to take the next big step in your diving career?
You’re in the right place! At IDC Sardegna, you’ll train with some of the best instructors in the diving industry, who will guide you with professionalism and dedication on an exciting journey through the stunning waters of Sardinia.
Join us for an unforgettable experience of learning and discovery in the world of professional recreational diving!
The PADI Specialty Instructor courses at IDC Sardegna are designed for those looking to expand their expertise across various diving specialties.
Each course offers high-quality theoretical and practical training, providing the opportunity to develop new skills while exploring the underwater world in greater depth and with enhanced safety.
The PADI EFR Instructor course (Emergency First Response Instructor) is designed to train instructors who are capable of teaching Emergency First Response (EFR) certified first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) courses.
This course is essential for those who want to professionally teach first aid and resuscitation skills to both divers and non-divers.
During the course, students will learn how to manage emergencies, recognise signs of medical emergencies, and apply appropriate techniques to handle critical situations. Once certified, PADI EFR instructors will be able to conduct first aid and CPR courses to train other divers and community members, thereby increasing safety and emergency preparedness in any context.
Other Pro Courses
Become a PADI Specialty Instructor!
Take the next step in your professional diving career by becoming a PADI Specialty Instructor.
Specialty Instructor ratings allow you to expand the range of courses you can teach, strengthen your professional profile, and offer more training opportunities to your future students.
At IDC Sardegna, the following Specialty Instructor courses are available:
- Adaptive Techniques**
- Deep Diver**
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver**
- Drift Diver
- Dry Suit Diver
- Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Diver
- Emergency Oxygen Provider*
- Advanced Oxygen Provider*
- Enriched Air Diver*
- Equipment Specialist**
- Full Face Mask Diver
- Night Diver
- Search and Recovery Diver
- Underwater Naturalist
- Underwater Navigator
- Underwater Pumpkin Carving 🎃 (Thank you CD Danny!)
- Wreck Diver
* Included with your IDC program at no additional training cost. Applicable PADI certification fees are paid separately.
** Highly recommended for instructors who want to build a stronger and more versatile professional profile.
Explore our Specialty Instructor prices and packages to create the training pathway that best supports your career goals.
The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course is designed for qualified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers who wish to take the next step in instructor development and become actively involved in training future PADI Instructors.
The program includes:
- Remote learning sessions, scheduled directly with the Course Director before the beginning of the IDC
- Participation in the complete theoretical section of the IDC, working closely with the Course Director
- Participation in the complete practical section of the IDC, including classroom, confined-water, and open-water training activities
- Direct experience in evaluating, mentoring, and supporting Instructor Candidates throughout the programme
By completing the full IDC alongside the Course Director, candidates gain a deeper understanding of the instructor-development process and develop the skills required to assist with future IDCs.
Course Fees:
IDC Staff Instructor Course: €800 + VAT
Educational Materials: €300
PADI Certification Fee: €135, payable directly to PADI by credit card
The course fee includes both the theoretical and practical components of the program.
The Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor course qualifies you to teach CPR, Primary and Secondary Care (First Aid) to both divers and non-divers. Conducted in accordance with PADI standards, the program develops strong instructional skills, emergency management competence, and confidence in delivering internationally recognized first aid and CPR training.
This certification is a mandatory step for Rescue Diver and PADI Professional pathways and is ideal for dive professionals, instructors, and anyone seeking to teach life-saving skills worldwide.
The Mermaid Instructor course qualifies you to teach PADI Mermaid™, Basic Mermaid™, and Mermaid™ programs in a safe, structured, and engaging way. Conducted according to PADI standards, the course focuses on instructional techniques, water skills development, safety protocols, and student supervision in confined and open water environments.
This certification is ideal for dive professionals, swimmers, and instructors looking to expand their teaching portfolio with a fast-growing, creative, and highly marketable aquatic discipline.
IDC Sardegna also caters to diving instructors from other recreational agencies who wish to obtain the PADI OWSI certification, taking advantage of PADI's offer of a "all-inclusive" course at a competitive price.
The path is the Crossover to PADI, which consists of completing the full IDC to understand and embrace the PADI teaching system – The way the world learns to dive.
The Crossover to PADI cost includes:
- Theoretical part in e-Learning (as described above)
- Practical part in person in Golfo Aranci (as described above)
- IDC digital educational materials
- IDC fees
- IE fees
Contact us for the cost of the Crossover to PADI!
To become a PADI OWSI, you must hold a current First Aid Instructor certification.
If you do not already have an equivalent certification from another agency, obtaining the EFR Instructor certification will be mandatory.
For PADI OWSI instructors who wish to follow the IDC:
- To refresh their knowledge
- To stay updated with PADI Standards and Procedures
- To renew their teaching status (for OWSI in Non-Teaching Status)
The Cost is € 350+VAT
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PADI Professional’s Creed
As a PADI Professional I have the opportunity to see:
- Fear changed to courage
- Faintheartedness converted into accomplishment
- Timidity transformed into confidence
- Anticipation turned into passion
As a PADI professional, I can:
- Open hearts and minds to the hidden beauty of nature’s creation and our obligation to protect it
- Foster self-esteem in another person
- Teach the value of character and integrity
- Transform another human being and change a life for the better and forever
“From what we get we make a living.
From what we give we make a life.”
– Winston Churchill
