PADI Instructor Specialities

Drift Diver Instructor

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17 five-star reviews

Teach divers to plan and enjoy dives in current.

1 day

Duration

PADI Instructor Specialities

Level

PADI

Certification

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Course price

From €200.00

Team

IDC Sardegna

About this course

Drift Diver Instructor


Qualify to teach the PADI Drift Diver specialty.

You learn to teach current assessment, entry and exit techniques, surface signalling, team co-ordination and boat procedures.

A valuable rating if you plan to work in channels, oceanic sites or tropical destinations where current is part of every dive.

Course structure

  1. Stage 1

    Course standards

    The PADI Drift Diver course: standards, currents, drift-diving equipment and boat procedures.

    Classroom

  2. Stage 2

    Knowledge development

    How to teach planning, buoyancy and staying together in a current.

    Classroom

  3. Stage 3

    Practical application

    Plan and lead a drift training dive, including descents, signalling and pick-up procedures.

    Open water

What's included

Instructor-level theory and teaching workshops with the Course Director

Skill demonstration practice to PADI standards

Guidance on running, evaluating and certifying the course

What you'll learn

  • Teach divers to assess current
  • Teach drift entries, exits and buddy contact
  • Teach surface signalling and boat pick-up
  • Co-ordinate teams on drift dives
  • Teach and certify the PADI Drift Diver course

Prerequisites

  • PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in teaching status, or an IDC candidate
  • PADI Drift Diver certification or equivalent logged drift dives

Packages

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PADI Instructor Specialities

Drift Diver Instructor

€200.00

Course training fee

Your training includes1
  • Drift Diver Instructor Course
Additional fees1
  • PADI Instructor Specialty Application Fee 2026 (each)€63.00

Paid separately to external organisations, not part of the package price.

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PADI Instructor Specialities

3 Specialities Bundle

€200.00

Course training fee

Choose any 3 PADI Instructor Specialities from our full range for one bundle price.

Your training includes1
  • Drift Diver Instructor Course
Additional fees1
  • PADI Instructor Specialty Application Fee 2026 (each)€63.00

Paid separately to external organisations, not part of the package price.

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PADI Instructor Specialities

5 Specialities Bundle

€200.00

Course training fee

Choose any 5 PADI Instructor Specialities from our full range for one bundle price.

Your training includes1
  • Drift Diver Instructor Course
Additional fees1
  • PADI Instructor Specialty Application Fee 2026 (each)€63.00

Paid separately to external organisations, not part of the package price.

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Dates & Booking

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This course runs on flexible dates - tell us when suits you and the IDC Sardegna team will confirm instructor availability.

Where this leads

  • More Specialty Instructor ratings
  • Master Scuba Diver Trainer (five specialties plus 25 certifications)

What Our Students Say

Real Experiences. Real Achievements.


5.0

★★★★★

Average rating

★★★★★

“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and…”
Greta Valoti

★★★★★

“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my…”
Simon Sablotny

★★★★★

“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”
Christian Falcettelli

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