The AI course runs over 4 days (the first 4 days of an IDC) and includes academic, confined water and open water teaching sessions. This course takes you through the basics of becoming a dive educator. Qualifying as an AI allows you to progress on to the OWSI program and allows you to teach programs like the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty, Project Aware and also conduct certain portions of the Open Water Diver Course. The prerequisites for this course are: PADI Divemaster or equivalent. A minimum 60 logged dives with night, deep and navigation experience. A valid medical (within 12 months). Current CPR and First Aid qualification. IDC Crew-pak and materials required. 18 years old. Price includes certification, but does not include sales tax.