PADI Midland IDC

Take the next step in your diving career with the Midlands Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Northampton Scuba School, an intensive, hands-on PADI Instructor Development Course designed to transform experienced divers into certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors (OWSI).

​Taught by seasoned PADI professionals, our Midlands IDC blends focused academic lessons, practical teaching workshops, and supervised in-water training to prepare you for the Instructor Examination (IE) while building modern lesson-planning, risk-management, and student-assessment skills. 

Small class sizes, real-world coaching, and guidance on job placement and continuing education, you’ll finish confident, competent, and ready to launch a professional diving career; prerequisites include PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent), CPR/First Aid, Divemaster (or leadership rating), and the required logged dives.

Join Northampton Scuba School’s next Midlands IDC to accelerate your pro diving journey—contact us for dates, pricing, and booking details.

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Why choose the Midlands IDC at Northampton Scuba School!

• Trusted local training: Delivered by professional PADI course directors in the heart of the Midlands.​
• Career-focused curriculum: Learn instructor-level dive theory, risk management, student supervision, and in-water teaching skills required to qualify as an OWSI.
• Practical, supportive coaching: Small candidate groups mean personalised feedback, on-deck demonstrations, and plenty of supervised teaching practice.
• Strong post-certification support: Guidance on joining dive centres, specialty instructor training, and continuing professional development.

​Course highlights

• PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) curriculum: theory development, dive leader teaching skills, lesson planning, confined-water teaching, and open-water presentations.
• Instructor Exams (IE) preparation: Mock exams, scenario coaching, and full preparation for the PADI Instructor Examination.
• Specialty instructor electives available: Enriched Air, Deep, Search & Recovery, and more to expand your marketability.
• Flexible scheduling: Weekend and block options to suit working candidates and those travelling from across the Midlands.

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​Who should apply

• ​Minimum prerequisites: PADI Divemaster (or equivalent), 60 logged dives (or higher depending on PADI requirements), CPR/First Aid certification within the prior 24 months, and a valid medical statement signed by a physician.
• Ideal for: Dive professionals and experienced recreational divers who want to teach, lead courses, and develop a career in scuba instruction.

​Duration & format

• Typical IDC length: 7–14 days depending on format and elective inclusion.​
• IE (Instructor Examination): Scheduled separately with PADI; Northampton Scuba School will advise on timing and logistics.
• Training locations: Classroom and pool sessions at Northampton Scuba School, plus supervised open-water dives at local sites.

Summary

Course fees vary by format and included extras (study materials, pool time, specialty modules). Contact Northampton Scuba School for a tailored quote and current availability. We offer clear pricing options and can advise on financing or staged payment plans where available.

​Start your instructor journey Ready to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor? Contact Northampton Scuba School today to discuss course dates, availability, and next steps for the Midlands IDC.

​Take your diving career to the next level with professional, locally-run instructor training in the Midlands.

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​​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

​What is the Midlands IDC?

• The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is an intensive program that trains experienced divers to become PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors (OWSI) through classroom theory, confined-water and open-water teaching practice, and IE preparation.
  

What are the prerequisites?

• PADI Divemaster (or equivalent leadership rating), at least 60 logged dives (PADI may require more depending on age), Rescue Diver (or equivalent), current CPR/First Aid (within 24 months), and a medical statement signed by a physician.

How long is the course?

• Typical IDC formats run 7–14 days depending on weekend vs block scheduling and whether specialty modules are included. The IE is scheduled separately.

What will I learn during the IDC?

• Instructor-level dive theory, risk management, lesson planning, confined-water and open-water teaching techniques, student assessment, and practical teaching practice with mock exams.

How do you prepare me for the Instructor Examination (IE)?

• We provide mock IEs, scenario coaching, presentation practice, and full preparation guidance; we also advise on IE scheduling and logistics with PADI.

Are there specialty instructor options?

• Yes. Electives such as Enriched Air (Nitrox), Deep, Search & Recovery, and others are available to boost marketability and can be included in some course formats.

What are class sizes and teaching style?

• Small candidate groups for personalised feedback, hands-on coaching, on-deck demonstrations and plenty of supervised teaching practice.

Where does training take place?

• Classroom and pool sessions at Northampton Scuba School, with supervised open-water dives at nearby Midlands sites.

How much does the IDC cost and what’s included?

• Fees vary by format and included extras (study materials, pool time, specialty modules). Contact us for a tailored quote, current availability and payment/financing options.

What support is offered after certification?

• Advice on joining dive centres, pathways to specialty instructor training, and continuing professional development support.