The PADI Instructor Development Program prepares you to function as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. In addition, it further develops your leadership and teaching abilities to the instructor level and prepares you to teach PADI programs.

To qualify for the PADI Instructor Development program, you must:
1.  Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or a PADI Divemaster, or an instructor with another recreational diver training organization.
2.  Be at least 18 years old.
3.  Be fit for diving and submit a medical release signed by a physician.
4.  Have been a certified diver for at least six months and logged at least 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation
5.  Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and logged at least 100 dives prior to entering the Instructor Examination.
6.  Submit proof of CPR training within 24 months.

After successfully completing your PADI IDC OWSI * and IE, you will receive a certification card and certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase discounted professional liability insurance (which is required to conduct training activities).

OWSI Certification Price:  $1200.00 + $547.00 for books & materials*
* There are additional fees to PADI and insurance is required prior to certification.