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PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor course in Hurghada
Professional instructor development and evaluation pathway. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor course usually takes about 10–14 training days plus examination. Prerequisites: Typically 18+, Divemaster or accepted equivalent, required logged dives, current CPR/first aid and EFR Instructor (or concurrent pathway), and medical suitability. Age: 18+. Course price from €1,500 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor course?
Professional instructor development and evaluation pathway.
Instructor qualification only after all agency requirements and examination are passed.
Who can take PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor?
Typically 18+, Divemaster or accepted equivalent, required logged dives, current CPR/first aid and EFR Instructor (or concurrent pathway), and medical suitability.
Age: 18+.
Medical: Current dive medical and emergency-care qualifications as required; medical form/physician clearance where indicated.
How does PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor run, day by day?
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor usually takes usually about 10–14 training days plus examination.
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Before you start
Prerequisites check
Certifications, logged dives and emergency-care training confirmed against the agency's standards.
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Week 1
Theory and teaching presentations
Learning how people learn, then preparing and delivering your own classroom sessions.
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Week 2
Teaching in confined and open water
Running skills with role-playing students and correcting their mistakes.
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Evaluation
Agency exam
The written and practical evaluation run by the agency, scheduled separately.
Evaluation dates are set by the agency, not by us — we plan your training around the next available one.
How deep will you dive?
Training dives limited to candidate’s personal certification and evaluation standards.
How much does PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor cost?
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor is from €1,500 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor?
- Mentoring from our instructors throughout
- Training dives during the programme
- Tanks and weights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Agency evaluation (exam) fees Ask us
- Agency materials, application and membership fees Ask us
- Accommodation in Hurghada Ask us
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor?
- Your certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
- A notebook — there's theory most days
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How much is PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor in Hurghada?
From €1,500 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) / Open Water Scuba Instructor?
Typically 18+, Divemaster or accepted equivalent, required logged dives, current CPR/first aid and EFR Instructor (or concurrent pathway), and medical suitability.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
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