Earn while you learn.
Are you a Divemaster looking to take the next step? Have you dreamt of becoming a PADI dive instructor but worried about taking time off work and losing income? During the traditional 14-day IDC (Instructor Development Course) this would be the case. However, the Scuba Dive Online team has the perfect solution for you: “Earn while you learn.”
Our “Earn while you learn” philosophy allows Divemasters to continue working during the day while pursuing their PADI instructor certification through online learning in the evenings. Therefore ensuring you don’t have to sacrifice your income or vacation time to achieve your goal of becoming a PADI instructor.
Here's how our "Earn while you learn" programme works:
1. Complete the IDC eLearning in Advance:
Before diving into the practical, in-water section of instructor training, Divemasters can complete the IDC eLearning at their own pace. The eLearning covers the theoretical knowledge required for becoming a PADI instructor. Thus allowing you to study flexibly around your work schedule.
2. Attend Scuba Dive Online's "IDC LIVE" Online Classroom Sessions:
Once you’ve completed the IDC eLearning, you’ll participate in our “IDC LIVE” online classroom sessions, held over seven evenings (depending on your time zone). The IDC LIVE is hosted by our Scuba Dive Online team, consisting of some of the most experienced and highly qualified PADI Course Directors in the world. In these highly interactive sessions you’ll discuss instructional techniques, dive theory, risk management, standards, scheduling your own courses and much more. Additionally, you’ll be prepared for the real world of teaching diving. Each session lasts three hours, giving opportunity for fun discussion, Q&A, and lots of teamwork.
3. Choose Your In-Water Training Destination:
After completing the online classroom sessions, you’ll have the flexibility to choose where you’d like to finish the in-water section of your IDC. For this purpose, Scuba Dive Online has hand-picked a network of PADI 5 Star IDC partner centres located in paradise destinations around the world. Whether you prefer the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives, the vibrant marine life of Thailand, or the stunning reefs of Mexico, there’s a perfect location for you.
Without doubt, by adopting the “Earn while you learn” method, you not only avoid losing income during a traditional IDC but also maximize your vacation time and minimize classroom hours. This approach is ideal for working Divemasters who want to transition into the role of a PADI dive instructor without disrupting their livelihoods.
Designed for divers with limited vacation time.
Finally, our programme is designed for divers with limited vacation time from their jobs in their home countries. By attending the “IDC LIVE” online sessions from the comfort of their homes, future PADI instructors can reduce the duration of the in-person IDC. This in turn allows for more time underwater and less time in the classroom.
To sum up, the “Earn while you learn” philosophy, with Scuba Dive Online represents the future of PADI Instructor Development. It combines flexibility, convenience, and practicality, allowing passionate divers to pursue their career goals without losing their financial stability or vacation time.
So, if you’re ready to begin your dream career as a PADI dive instructor, contact us at Scuba Dive Online. Start today, your underwater office is waiting for you!