PADI Instructor Development Course, Cozumel

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) with Dive Boutique Cozumel, home of Cozumel Dive Academy

Complete your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Cozumel, Mexico, with Dive Boutique Cozumel and transform your PADI IDC into an unforgettable experience.

Our next IDC in Cozumel begins on Friday, March 13, 2026

The optional IDC Prep course will begin on Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Dive Boutique Cozumel is a PADI 5-Star IDC Facility dedicated to providing the highest-quality training in Cozumel. When you complete your PADI Instructor Development Course with us, our goal is to equip you with the skills needed to become a competent and confident PADI Dive Professional, ready to start teaching immediately.

To sign up for your IDC, click the "Sign Up Now" button below, choose your IDC program, and select the start date that works for you. Please make sure to read the IDC prerequisites before signing up.

Instructor Development Course Options and Costs

At Dive Boutique Cozumel, we believe in transparency. Therefore, our all-inclusive pricing structure shows you precisely what you will pay, including all PADI fees that are due at the time of your Instructor Examination. Upon signing up, we only require a $700.00 deposit. Once we receive your deposit, we will confirm which PADI PRO IDC Package you wish to sign up for and send you your PADI Digital IDC Crewpac, which includes your IDC eLearning, allowing you to begin the online portion of your IDC immediately. The balance of your IDC fee is due upon your arrival in Cozumel.

Why choose Dive Boutique Cozumel for your IDC training:

Our Dive Boutique Cozumel Promise – We guarantee you will pass your PADI IE

Dive Boutique Cozumel offers six Instructor Development Courses a year. That means you have plenty of opportunities to find an IDC that matches your schedule and needs.

Our Instructor Development Course lasts 10 days, with an optional two-day IDC Prep course before the start of your IDC to get comfortable with Dive Theory, General Standards and Procedures, and in-water skills practice.

Proven success with a 100% pass rate for all IDC participants.

PADI IDC eLearning is provided in advance, allowing you to complete this before you arrive in Cozumel.

Emergency First Response Instructor included with our PADI PRO Gold and Platinum IDC Packages.

Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor course, including PADI fees, is included with all our IDC Packages.

All required study materials included.

We limit our IDCs to a maximum of four candidates to ensure each candidate receives proper attention and practice.

If you don't feel ready to attend the Instructor Examination after your IDC, consider the following. In that case, you can join a future IDC free of charge to feel more comfortable attending the next Instructor Examination.

We have a modern air-conditioned classroom with all the necessary learning tools and wi-fi.

Transportation to and from Dive Boutique Cozumel and training sites is provided on all training days.

Free gear rental.

Opportunity to extend your stay and get hands-on experience and team teach with our experienced instructors.