Instructor
Become the most sought after dive professional, live your dream life in far flung places or in your local dive shop. Become the one diver every one looks up to. Become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills.
It’s About Life Transformations—both yours and those around you.
While most other Instructor Development Courses (IDC) run about 11 days and teach you how to pass the Instructor Examination (IE), we at GoPRO Blue Magic feel it is most important to learn how to teach real people!!
We take the time (20 days) to teach you how to succeed in your real test: Your first Open Water Student!!
The Fun Part:
The fun part of instructor training is interacting with course participants while creating friendships that continue long after the course concludes.
You’ll begin networking with other professionals and begin to explore PADI Pro Diving Jobs worldwide.
The Challenging Part:
The challenging part of this course is your personal commitment to the training. The course requires you to complete all the self-study Knowledge Reviews before the course begins and to prepare daily assignments for teaching presentations. Organization and dedication are key.
Spotted Eagle Ray
Your adventure begins NOW!! The first portion of the course is done online, through the PADI e-learning portal. This lets you study independently, at your own pace before arriving to Cozumel, saving valuable classroom time allowing for more time practicing the skills that will make you stand out as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
While you are working on the 16 Knowledge Development sections, remember that we are just one text, call or e-mail away.
We run the longest PADI IDC in Cozumel and the Riviera Maya our teaching team includes a dedicated Course Director and Master Instructor, both completely dedicated to the program and available 24/7 by -email, phone or text.
Our 100% pass rate assures you get the best training available.
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.
IDC packages and costs
DIVEPRO BRONZE
DIVEMASTER + IDC COURSE (7 weeks)
Your gateway to the professional diving world starts here. Includes: DM Course, IDC, EFR Instructor, , O2 Provider Specialty, Instructor PADI fees, and basic accommodation. Does not Include: DM PADI Fee: $162 USD and O2 Provider Specialty PADI fee: $92 USD.PRICE: 5.384 USD
DIVEPRO SILVER
IDC COURSE (20 days)
Master the essentials to become a certified dive instructor. Includes: IDC, EFR Instructor, O2 Provider Specialty, Instructor PADI fee and basic accommodation. Does not Include: O2 Provider Specialty PADI fee: $92 USD.PRICE: 3.404 USD
DivePro Gold
IDC Course + 7 Instructor Specialties (4 weeks)
Level up with specialized certifications to enhance your teaching potential. Includes: IDC, EFR Instructor, 7 PADI Instructor Specialties, Instructor PADI fee and basic accommodation. Does not Include: PADI Specialty fees NOT included: $92 USD each.PRICE: 4.204 USD
DivePro Platinum
IDC + MSDT Prep (7 weeks)
Achieve the pinnacle of your dive career with advanced training and real-world experience. Includes: IDC, EFR Instructor, 7 PADI Instructor Specialties, Instuctor PADI fees, 3 weeks of team teaching with Blue Magic instructors and basic accommodation. Does not Include: PADI Specialty fees NOT included: $92 USD each.PRICE: 4.504 USD
2025 IDC DATES
- Jan 11–28 (IE: Mar 28–30)
- Mar 8–25 (IE: Mar 25–27)
- May 3–20 (IE: May 20–22)
- Jun 28–Jul 15 (IE: Jul 15–17)
- Ago 30–Sep 16 (IE: Sep 16–18)
- Nov 21–Dic 8 (IE: Dic 8–10)
Prerequisites
- Must be a PADI Divemaster (or qualifying certification from another training organization) and 18 years old.
- Minimum of 6 months as a diver.
- Show proof of 100 logged dives.
- Medical certificate: signed by a doctor, stating fitness for (professional) diving within 12 months.
- Valid EFR certification with CPR: within the last 2 years.
What is included?
- Course and materials.
- EFR Instructor course.
- FREE accommodation in shared room in the Blue Magic Hostel.
- Emergency Oxygen provider instructor specialty course.
- Project AWARE Dive Against Debris survey.
- Green Fins workshops.
- Hyperbaric chamber visit.
- FREE dive gear rental.
- Lots of fun!
What is NOT included?
- RDP and eRDPml (recreational dive planner).
- DSMB and reel.
- Dive computer.
- Compass.
- Dive insurance. We recommend DAN insurance.
- Medical clearance for diving by a physician.
- PADI fees. These are paid directly to PADI.