PADI Instructor Specialities

Underwater Navigator Instructor

★★★★★

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17 five-star reviews

Teach divers to navigate confidently with a compass and natural references.

1 day

Duration

PADI Instructor Specialities

Level

PADI

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Course price

From €200.00

Team

IDC Sardegna

About this course

Underwater Navigator Instructor


Qualify to teach the PADI Underwater Navigator specialty.

You teach compass navigation, natural navigation, estimating distance and planning dive routes so divers can find their way back without surfacing.

Course structure

  1. Stage 1

    Course standards

    The PADI Underwater Navigator course: standards, natural navigation and compass use.

    Classroom

  2. Stage 2

    Knowledge development

    How to teach distance estimation, compass headings and patterns.

    Classroom

  3. Stage 3

    Practical application

    Run navigation exercises in open water and debrief students on accuracy and control.

    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 compass navigation
  • Teach natural navigation
  • Teach distance estimation
  • Run navigation exercises in open water
  • Teach and certify the PADI Underwater Navigator course

Prerequisites

  • PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in teaching status, or an IDC candidate
  • PADI Underwater Navigator certification or equivalent logged navigation dives

Packages

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PADI Instructor Specialities

Underwater Navigator Instructor

€200.00

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3 Specialities Bundle

€200.00

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

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5 Specialities Bundle

€200.00

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

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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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