There s never been a better time to become a PADI Instructor. The newly released 2001 PADI Instructor Development Course includes many exciting changes that better prepare you to teach PADI programs and work as a dive professional. The new program has been significantly updated, with greater emphasis placed on marketing, sales, customer service, business practices and procedures. The new curriculum teaches instructor candidates how to conduct various PADI courses while also introducing marketing and promotional techniques. Further expansion includes new presentations about teaching children, the role of media and prescriptive teaching, diver retention programs, and business principles for the dive instructor.
Candidates come away better prepared to offer complete programs that attract dive customers.
Many IDC training facilities will continue to offer the old format IDC until the end of this year, but EASE will be introducing the new program immediately, beginning with our April 2001 IDC . The new IDC format encourages pre-course independent learning of basic standards and procedures. This allows more time during formal training for teaching practice and practical application. It s important to start your course preparation early by obtaining the materials necessary to complete your pre-course assignments. Visit our Course Materials page for a list of IDC materials and our Course Calendar page for a schedule of our 2001 programs.