PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE HOUSTON
At Sugar Land Dive Center, we offer two great ways to complete your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC):
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IDC on Demand
Want flexibility? With our IDC on Demand, you can begin your course at a time that suits you best. We'll schedule your course to coincide with the next available PADI Instructor Exam, ensuring you're ready to take your exam right after completing your IDC. -
Scheduled IDC Sessions
If you prefer a set timeline, we offer scheduled IDC's throughout the year. These courses typically run over 8 days and always coincide with a scheduled PADI Instructor Exam, providing you with a clear and structured path to earning your certification.
Our next PADI Instructor Development Course starts on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the Instructor Exam scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, in Dallas.
Ready for a Destination IDC? Join us in Cozumel for our next course, starting Tuesday, May 6, 2025!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Instructor Development Course Options and Costs
We believe in transparent pricing, so you see what you pay—no hidden fees.
Instructor Development Course (IDC)
$2600.00
Your IDC package includes:
- IDC Digital Crewpac
- Optional IDC Prep Course
- Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) Course
- EFRI Digital Crewpac
- Free Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor Course
Additional PADI Fees (not included, paid directly to PADI):
- PADI IDC Fee: $235.00
- PADI Instructor Exam Fee: $825.00
- EFR Instructor Fee: $146.00
Total Investment for your PADI IDC and IE: $3506.00
IDC + MSDT Prep Course
$3200.00
This option includes everything from the standard IDC package plus five PADI Specialty Instructor Courses to help you qualify for Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) certification. It also includes:
- Five PADI Specialty Instructor Courses
- PADI Digital Instructor Manuals
Additional PADI Fees (not included, paid directly to PADI):
- PADI IDC Fee: $235.00
- PADI Instructor Exam Fee: $825.00
- Five PADI Specialty Instructor Fees: $460.00
- EFR Instructor Fee: $146.00
Total Investment for your PADI IDC, MSDT, and IE: $4466.00
Why Choose Sugar Land Dive Center?
Our Platinum PADI Course Director, Phillip Hetherington, leads our expert instructional team in a fun, professional learning environment. We offer a flexible, easy-paced IDC program that teaches you how to:
- Organize and teach PADI courses
- Present engaging academic lessons
- Conduct confined- and open-water teaching sessions
Our Guarantee:
If you don’t pass the PADI Instructor Exam (IE) after completing your IDC with us, you can rejoin another IDC at no extra cost (PADI fees not included). Your success is our priority!
Locations in Texas and Cozumel
You can complete your IDC at Sugar Land Dive Center in Texas or our sister location, Cozumel Dive Academy, for a tropical training experience. Whichever location you choose, we are committed to helping you become a successful PADI Instructor.
Already a Certified Instructor with Another Agency?
With our easy crossover program, we can help you transition and unlock your full potential as a PADI Instructor.
Contact us to reserve your spot, as courses fill up quickly. We’re here to guide you on becoming a PADI Dive Professional.