TRAIN IN THE HEART OF THE CORAL TRIANGLE!

Yes! With the IDC LIVE option from Scuba Dive Online, you can complete the classroom portion of your IDC online before arriving in Dauin. This includes all academic workshops delivered over 7 consecutive days (plus an optional 8th day for EFR EFR Instructor academics), each session lasting approximately 3 hours. IDC LIVE sessions start on the 1st and 15th of each month and accommodate various time zones. Once completed, you’ll join Sea Explorers in Dauin for the practical, in-water portion of your IDC, followed by the Instructor Examination (IE).

To enroll in the PADI Instructor Course in Dauin, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be a certified Divemaster (or an equivalent certification from another agency).
• Have been a certified diver for at least six months. 
• Have at least 90 logged dives (with experience in night, deep, and navigation diving) before the course starts, and 100 logged dives before the Instructor Exam.
•  (IE) Be medically fit for diving, with a physician-signed medical statement issued within the last 12 months. 
• Have completed CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months (The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course fulfills this requirement)

If you are missing any prerequisites, our team can advise you on how to meet them before your arrival.

The course price includes:

• IDC LIVE online (7 consecutive days, 3 hours/day)
• All IDC curriculum workshops and presentations
• Optional 8th day: EFR Instructor academic introduction
• Unlimited access to live and recorded Dive Theory presentations
• Exclusive Scuba Dive Online study materials (yours to keep)
• Daily digital practice exams (dive theory and standards)
• Live exam progress monitoring and remedial practice if necessary
• 8-day in-water IDC at Sea Explorers, Dauin
• EFR Instructor course including all materials
• Emergency O₂ Provider Specialty Instructor rating
• Extra classroom workshops, practice exams, and knowledge development presentations
• Complete PADI IDC Crewpak (eLearning, Diving Knowledge Workbook, cue cards, PADI backpack)

Not included (payable directly to PADI during IDC in AUD):

• IE fee: 1,120 AUD
• Instructor application fee: 331 AUD
• EFR Instructor application fee: 228 AUD
• Specialty Instructor fees: 131 AUD each

Accommodation at the resort is available (prices on request).

You can begin your IDC online anytime with our flexible IDC LIVE training system. The in-water IDC training and Instructor Examination (IE) in Dauin, Philippines, for 2025 are scheduled as follows:

• IDC: January 17–26 | IE: January 27–28
• IDC: March 12–21 | IE: March 22–23
• IDC: April 30–May 9 | IE: May 10–11
• IDC: July 7–16 | IE: July 17–18
• IDC: August 18–27 | IE: August 28–29
• IDC: October 6–15 | IE: October 16–17
• IDC: November 27–December 5 | IE: December 6–7

Citizens from most countries can enter the Philippines visa-free for stays up to 30 days, which is typically sufficient for completing your IDC. However, visa regulations can vary by nationality and may change. Always check the current entry requirements with the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country before traveling.

Dauin offers exceptional muck diving, with volcanic sand habitats hosting rare marine species like frogfish, seahorses, mimic and blue-ringed octopuses, and vibrant nudibranchs. Just offshore, Apo Island features pristine coral reefs, abundant green and hawksbill sea turtles, and large schools of reef fish, creating unforgettable diving experiences.