PADI Instructor Development Course
with Cozumel Dive Academy in the beautiful surroundings of Cozumel, Mexico.
Cozumel Dive Academy is a PADI 5-Star IDC Facility dedicated to teaching the highest quality training in Cozumel. When you complete your PADI Instructor Development Course with Cozumel Dive Academy, our objective is not just to prepare you to pass your PADI Instructor Exam but also to make you a competent, qualified PADI Dive Professional ready to start teaching with confidence.
Our next IDC begins on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The optional IDC Prep course will begin on Sunday, November 17, 2024
To sign up for your IDC, click the Sign Up Now button below and select the IDC program and start date that you want to attend. Please make sure to read the IDC prerequisites before signing up.
Instructor Development Course Options and Costs
At Cozumel Dive Academy, we do not believe in hidden fees or add-on charges, so our exclusive all-inclusive pricing shows precisely what you will pay. All we ask when you sign up is a deposit of $600.00 US. Once we have received your deposit, you will receive your IDC eLearning code, allowing you to begin the online portion of your IDC immediately. Please let us know if you would like accommodations in one of our apartments.
We offer two main packages to cater to your needs:
Standard IDC Package $1925.00
Our Standard IDC is conducted over 14 days and includes everything you need to be a successful PADI Instructor. The following is included:
- IDC Digital Crewpac
- Optional Two-Day IDC Prep Course
- Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) Course
- EFRI Digital Start-Up Pac
- Free Equipment Rentals
- Lunch is provided on training days
- Free Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor Course
- Job Placement Assistance
Not Included:
PADI fees of $1200.00 are not included. These fees are payable directly to PADI at the time of your IE and are:
- PADI IDC Fee of $235.00
- PADI IE Fee of $825.00
- EFR Instructor Fee of $140.00
The total investment for this program is $3125.00
Instructor Development Course plus MSDT Prep Course
$2525.00
Our IDC plus MSDT Prep adds another five days of training after your PADI Instructor Exam and includes:
- Everything in our Standard IDC
- Five PADI Specialty Instructor Courses (Your Choice)
- PADI Digital Instructor Manuals
Not included:
PADI fees of $1640.00 are not included. These fees are payable directly to PADI at the time of your IE and are:
- PADI IDC Fee of $235.00
- PADI IE Fee of $825.00
- Five PADI Specialty Instructor Fees of $440.00
- EFR Instructor Fee of $140.00
The total investment for this program is $4165.00
Our Promise to You:
Our promise to you is simple. We will provide you with the best, most current training possible. When you complete your PADI IDC with us, we guarantee you will pass your PADI Instructor Exam (IE), or you can come back and participate in another IDC at no additional cost. (PADI fees not included.)