PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
The Instructor Development Course is where your journey in a dream job and lifestyle starts! Join our unrivaled development program and live your dream!
Full Course Information
To ensure you choose the right course for you see the information below or contact us for a chat
COURSE DETAILS:
Why Pocna Dive Center
At Pocna Dive Center, we are committed to providing top-tier professional dive training that equips you with the skills and confidence to excel as a PADI Instructor. With a highly experienced Course Director with over 35 years of expertise, we ensure you receive the best possible guidance and support throughout your training journey.
Our commitment to excellence is built on the following key principles:
Small Groups: Enjoy a personalised and supportive learning experience in an intimate setting.
Flexible Schedule: Balance your time with self-study, web conferences, and hands-on practical sessions.
State-of-the-Art Learning Environment: Our facility includes a dive-specific pool and a dedicated boat for open-water training, ensuring the best learning experience.
Our IDC packages
GOLD, $2398 USD,
Free 2-day skills and theory workshop
Full IDC
PADI Materials (eLearning, aquatic slates and PADI Pro Backpack)
MSDT preparation with 5 specialties (EANx, Deep, Drift, Wreck and Aware Shark Conservation/Fish ID)
Instructor Internship, teaching courses and assisting expert instructors
BASIC, $2000 USD,
Free 2-day skills and theory workshop
Full IDC
PADI Materials (eLearning, aquatic slates and PADI Pro Backpack)
Our upcoming IDC dates for 2025:
Nov 20th - Dec 4th 2025 | IE Dec 5th - Dec 7th 2025
Take the Plunge with Pocna Dive Center
Are you ready to transform your passion for scuba diving into an extraordinary career that allows you to share the wonders of the underwater world with others? Then take the plunge with Pocna Dive Center, Isla Mujeres' Premier PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center, and experience the unparalleled training, support, and adventure that awaits you.
Join our next PADI Instructor Development Course and start your journey to becoming a highly skilled and sought-after PADI Instructor.
Don't wait any longer – dive into your dream career with Pocna Dive Center and become a PADI Instructor in the stunning paradise of Isla Mujeres. We look forward to guiding you through this exciting and transformative experience.
What’s included
Before the course commences, a two-day PADI IDC prep course
IDC digital crew pack (eLearning, aquatic slates and PADI Pro backpack).
Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) course with eLearning.
Access to our IDC blogs to review physics, physiology, dive skills and the environment, equipment, and decompression theory, include exam questions with answers and explanations.
Free Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course.
Free Enriched Air Specialty Instructor Course
Special discounted rates on equipment purchases in our shop.
What’s NOT included
Transportation to and the accommodation for the Instructor Examination.
PADI fees are to be paid directly to PADI
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. PADI Divemaster
or:
• an instructor member in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization.*
• have a leadership-level certification in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization;* 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving, and underwater navigation.
2. 18 years old
3. Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, and have had no medical condition changes.
4. Certified diver for at least six months.
5. Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training, within the last 24 months. Note: Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying rating) is required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
6. Documentation of any non-PADI qualifying entry-level, advanced, rescue, and leadership level certifications* is required.
*Contact us with questions about eligibility or for more information.
Save Big With Packages
Bundle courses together for bigger savings!
We offer customizable course packages to fit your unique level, interests, and schedule.
Here are some of our most popular options.
All our packages can combined with airport transportation and accommodation.
If you don't see a package that meets your requirements, get in touch with our team and let us know what you are looking for.
Aside from what you already have planned, there are plenty of other exciting activities to explore on Isla Mujeres.
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Support 7 Days a Week From 7:30am to 8:30pm
We're dedicated to providing our customers with the highest level of support. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to outstanding customer service. Our friendly bilingual team is always available to answer your questions about our tours and courses, so don't hesitate to get in touch and we will respond as quickly as possible to answer any questions you might have.
High-Quality Equipment & Facilities
Scuba diving equipment allows you to visit the underwater world by making it possible to breathe, see, and move comfortably while below the surface. It is important that all our equipment including our compressors are fully maintained and regularly checked for both your comfort and your safety. We want to make sure that you are fully comfortable and confident with our equipment. To help, we offer opportunities to practice in our on-site pool, or we provide refresher classes for experienced divers who haven't been in the ocean for a while.
Environmental Responsibility
At our center, we take this responsibility seriously. We are proud members of Green Finns and PADI Aware ambassadors. In addition, we collaborate with the Saving Our Sharks Foundation and run our own Ambassadors Del Mar initiative. This initiative is focused on providing children and fishermen on the island with the opportunity to learn about conservation and diving.
