PathwayInstructor Development Course (IDC)
Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in Golfo Aranci, Sardinia, with Course Director Luca Pelizzari and a team of Master and IDC Staff…
From €900.00→
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Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Secure your place on our next PADI Instructor Development Course in Sardinia.
Dates21 - 30 October 2026
LocationGolfo Aranci
AvailabilitySpaces available
PADI Course Director Led
Small Groups Of Candidates
Mediterranean Training Grounds
Career Focused Development
International Community
Ongoing Career Support
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Your Journey. Your Future.
From Divemaster to Master Instructor – we provide the training, experience and mentorship to help you build a career doing what you love.
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PathwayIDC Staff Instructor
For PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers who want to help train new instructors, working through a full IDC alongside the Course Director.
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PathwayEFR - Instructor
Qualify to teach Emergency First Response CPR, AED and first aid courses to divers and non-divers.
From €350.00→
PathwayAdaptive Techniques Instructor
Learn to teach and supervise divers with physical or cognitive challenges, adapting your teaching while keeping to PADI standards.
From €250.00→
PathwayMermaid Instructor
Qualify as a PADI Mermaid Instructor in Sardinia, with a structured pathway from PADI Mermaid to instructor for those who need the prerequi…
From €1,100.00→
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★★★★★
“🌊 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…”
★★★★★
“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…”
★★★★★
“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.”
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