PADI IDC Course in Taormina 2025

Start your career as a PADI Instructor

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1 - 16 Ottobre
in collaboration with:
Limited-time offer until 30 Settembre

5 specialty
for free

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An elite training experience for an international diving career

Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for diving into a job that allows you to travel and explore the world? With the Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Sea Spirit Diving Resort, in collaboration with Dive Careers Europe, you won’t just become a certified PADI Instructor, you’ll also join an international network of dive centers, providing you with real job opportunities from day one.

Course Details

From Experienced Diver to Certified Instructor

Are you a Divemaster looking to advance your diving career? The IDC Course in Taormina offers you the opportunity to become a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor In just 14 days, you'll learn everything you need to know, guided by expert trainers in the stunning waters of Sicily.

During the course you will learn how to structure and manage your own future scuba diving coursesensuring that your students dive safely and effectively.

The entire course will be led by Carmelo Sgroi, one of the most renowned Platinum Course Directors in the international diving industry. Lessons will begin with academic presentations in the classroom, followed by practical sessions in confined and open waters.
Languages spoken:

Requirements to Participate:

Certified as a PADI Divemaster or equivalent certification
At least 18 years old
Updated Emergency First Response (EFR) certification
Minimum of 100 logged dives*
*If you haven't reached the required number of dives yet, we offer you the opportunity to complete them for free!
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Carmelo sgroi

Padi Platinum course director

The founder of Dive Careers Europe, has been running the IDC program at Sea Spirit in Taormina for years. He has assisted Mark Soworka during IDC in Koh Tao and Sicily and has trained and certified over 100 instructors in various countries, including Thailand and Italy.
+
15
years of experience
+
300
Instructors Trained
+
2000
Certifications Issued
The Platinum Course Director represents the highest level of experience and expertise in PADI instructor training. His international experience makes the IDC Course much more than just a certification, but a comprehensive professional development journey.

IDC Course 2024

New Certified PADI Instructors

What’s Included

Our IDC package has everything you need

Our IDC Package is designed to provide you with everything necessary to complete the course fully prepared and stress-free. From theoretical and practical training to access to PADI learning materials,diving equipment and constant support from the Course Director, you’ll have everything you need to successfully complete your training and obtain your PADI Instructor certification.
Learning materials and videos / PADI E-Learning
Diving equipment
Instructor discounts
Access to an Olympic-size swimming pool
Conference room with free WiFi
Free Fun Dives
Course Director’s support at the Instructor Exam (IE)
Multilingual staff
Second IDC for free
Dedicated boat for candidates
7-day free internship
1 Sea Spirit T-Shirt
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Program

  • 7-day internship at Sea Spirit

  • Academic presentations in the classroom

  • Pool sessions (confined water)

  • Open water dives at Isola Bella

  • Instructor Exam (IE)

  • Career opportunities with Dive Careers Europe

Why Choose Sea Spirit

Testimonials from the candidates we have trained

Marco R.

Thanks to Sea Spirit and Dive Careers Europe, I immediately found a job at a dive center in the Maldives! The IDC was challenging but incredibly rewarding

Andrea R.

The free 7-day internship was one of the most valuable parts of the course: it gave me real experience and made me feel fully prepared to work as a PADI Instructor

Sara P.

The best IDC course I could have chosen! Flawless organization, an amazing staff, and a network that helped me secure a job in Thailand

Laura B.

Sea Spirit is the perfect place to become a PADI Instructor. A stunning location, a fantastic team, and an IDC course that truly prepares you for the exam
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Dive into Taormina

Discover the Isola Bella Natural Reserve

Taormina is the best place to take this course! It offers unique underwater landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and incredible biodiversity. 

Where will the dives take place?

Isola Bella, with its spectacular rock formations, Grotta Azzurra, famous for its mesmerizing light effects, Secca di Capo Taormina, rich in marine life
Book by 30 Settembre

5 Instructor Specialty for free

Emergency Oxygen provider
Marine resource management
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Coral Reef Conservation
Padi Aware 
Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your training and stand out in the diving industry! By enrolling in the IDC Course in Taormina, you will gain access to an exclusive offer: 5 free instructor specialty courses, allowing you to expand your skills and increase your job opportunities in the best dive centers

The course that allows you to work in dive centers all over the world!

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