Dates: August 1st-15th, 2025
Location: Blue Ocean PADI 5 Star IDC Center on New Providence, The Bahamas
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level and make a real difference for the ocean? Join us for a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in New Providence, The Bahamas, from August 1st-15th, 2025, to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). This course is designed to give you the tools to become a dive instructor with a focus on marine conservation, all while enjoying some of the best diving in the world and learning from the Perry Institute for Marine Sciences experts!
Why This IDC?
- Conservation-Focused Training: We’ve built this IDC around the idea that divers can make a big impact on preserving the ocean. Along with your instructor training, you’ll also earn instructor specialties that focus on key areas of marine protection.
- 5 Specialties Included:
- Reef Rescue Diver (Coral Restoration Distinctive Specialty) with the Reef Rescue Network
- Dive Against Debris
- AWARE Shark Conservation
- Sea Turtle Awareness
- Emergency Oxygen Provider
- Hands-On Learning: Gain real-world experience in conservation efforts that directly support marine biodiversity within coral reef ecosystems, including training with Perry Institute for Marine Science Coral Restoration Specialist’s learning coral nursery maintenance and outplanting techniques.
- Emergency First Response Instructor: As part of your IDC, you’ll also become a certified Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) – an essential qualification for teaching CPR, first aid, and emergency care in diving and beyond.
Prerequisites:
Before you sign up, please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- PADI Divemaster or:
- An instructor member in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization
- A leadership-level certification in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization
- 60 logged dives with documented experience in night diving, deep diving, and underwater navigation.
- At least 18 years old.
- Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness, signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, with no medical condition changes.
- A certified diver for at least six months.
- Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training, within the last 24 months.
- If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
- Documentation of any non-PADI qualifying entry-level, advanced, rescue, and leadership-level certifications as required.
Who’s This For?
This IDC is perfect for anyone who wants to teach diving while also making an impact on ocean conservation. Whether you’re an experienced diver or relatively new to the scene, if you care about protecting the ocean and want to inspire others to do the same, this course is for you.
Location Perks:
- New Providence offers beautiful dive sites, incredible visibility, and a vibrant marine ecosystem – all the perfect backdrop for training. For your specialty instructor training you can train at a local coral nursery, dive with Caribbean reef sharks, and observe sea turtles amongst the stunning coral reefs of The Bahamas.
Course Price:
What’s Included?
- All OWSI & EFRI training requirements for certification, including classroom, pool, and open water sessions.
- All PADI OWSI & EFRI course materials & eLearning.
- PADI OWSI and EFRI application fees
- 5 PADI Instructor Specialty courses including all training and PADI application fees.
- PADI IE Fees
Not Included:
- Flights to Nassau (New Providence, The Bahamas)
- Accommodation and Meals
- Local transport to and from the PADI 5 Star IDC Center (car hire/share recommended)
Where:
Blue Ocean 5 Star IDC Center at Albany Resort on the South West coast of New Providence.
*Exact location provided upon booking
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to dive into a career that combines your passion for the ocean with your love for teaching, this IDC is a great fit. Space is limited, so grab your spot and take the first step towards becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with a passion for protecting our ocean and marine inhabitants.
Questions or ready to sign up?
For additional information email our PADI Course Director Kate Harrison (kharrison@perryinstitute.org) who will be your instructor during this course, and will be happy to provide accommodation and local transport information and recommendations as well as answer any questions regarding the course.
