PADI Course Director

Course Overview & Training Objectives

The pinnacle instructional credential in the PADI educational system. Course Directors teach and conduct full Instructor Development Courses (IDCs), certify Assistant Instructors, and mentor instructor candidates toward passing the PADI Instructor Examination. As instructor trainers, Course Directors shape the standard of dive instruction worldwide and represent the apex of leadership in dive industry business and education.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air / Nitrox up to 40% O2
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 9 to 11 Days (CDTC)
• Required Training Dives: 6 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 60 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

PADI Master Instructor, certified at least 250 divers, staffed at least 2 complete IDCs, documented professional dive business experience, competitive selection and acceptance into the CDTC