PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE HOUSTON
Ready to Become a PADI Instructor? No Need to Leave the Houston Area!
At Sugar Land Dive Center, we make your path to becoming a PADI Instructor flexible, convenient, and exciting! Whether you're in Houston, Katy, Pearland, or nearby, choose from two fantastic options to complete your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Ready for a Destination IDC? Join us in Cozumel for our next course, starting Tuesday, May 6, 2025!
Availability: In Stock
IDC on Demand – Start When You’re Ready!
Want flexibility? With our IDC on Demand, you can begin your course on your schedule, and we’ll align it with the next available PADI Instructor Exam. You’ll be ready to take the exam right after completing your IDC, no hassle!
Scheduled IDC Sessions – Structured, Streamlined, Successful
If you prefer a clear timeline, our scheduled IDC courses run over 8 days and always align with a scheduled PADI Instructor Exam. This is the perfect option for those who want a well-organized, immersive experience to fast-track their instructor certification.
Whether you're looking for flexibility or a structured schedule, we have the perfect IDC experience. Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a PADI Instructor in the Houston area, with easy access from Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, and beyond!
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.