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PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE HOUSTON Take Your Diving Career to the Next Level with Sugar Land Dive Center's PADI Instructor Development Course

PADI Instructor Development Course at Sugar Land Dive Center

Ready to Become a PADI Instructor?

Our next PADI Instructor Development Course starts on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with the Instructor Exam scheduled for March 8-9, 2025, in Houston.

We also offer flexible evening and weekend IDC sessions, available on demand, to suit your schedule.

Looking for a tropical experience? Our next Cozumel IDC begins on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

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Instructor Development Course Options and Costs

We believe in transparent pricing, so you see what you pay—no hidden fees. 

Instructor Development Course (IDC)
$2100.00
 

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
  • PADI Instructor Exam Fee: $825
  • EFR Instructor Fee: $140 

Total Investment for your PADI IDC and IE: $3300.00 

IDC + MSDT Prep Course
$2600.00

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
  • PADI Instructor Exam Fee: $825
  • Five PADI Specialty Instructor Fees: $440
  • EFR Instructor Fee: $140

Total Investment for your PADI IDC, MSDT, and IE: $4240.00

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 Today!        

Get in touch to reserve your spot, as courses fill up fast. We’re here to guide you on becoming a PADI Dive Professional.

    Start Date Course Type End Date   Price    
14 Jan 2025 IDC - Cozumel 27 Jan 2025 US$ 2300.00

Instructor(s): Phillip Hetherington,

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22 Feb 2025 IDC - Sugar Land 02 Mar 2025 US$ 2200.00

Induction
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Knowledge Development 1
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Knowledge Development 2
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Knowledge Development 3
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Knowledge Development 4
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Knowledge Development 5
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Knowledge Development 6
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Confined Water 1
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Confined Water 2
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Confined Water 3
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Open Water 1
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Open Water 2
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Open Water 3
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM
Open Water 4
Mon 09 Dec 2024
05:13 PM

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11 Mar 2025 IDC - Cozumel 24 Mar 2025 US$ 2300.00

Instructor(s): Phillip Hetherington,

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06 May 2025 IDC - Cozumel 19 May 2025 US$ 2300.00

Instructor(s): Phillip Hetherington,

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01 Jul 2025 IDC - Cozumel 14 Jul 2025 US$ 2300.00

Instructor(s): Phillip Hetherington,

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02 Sep 2025 IDC - Cozumel 15 Sep 2025 US$ 2300.00

Instructor(s): Phillip Hetherington,

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24 Nov 2025 IDC - Cozumel 07 Dec 2025 US$ 2300.00

Instructor(s): Phillip Hetherington,

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