When you are looking to become a Padi instructor, there are a few different things you will need to take into consideration. The first is how many hours of PADI instructor training you will need. Padi offers both an instructor development program (IDC) and an instructor crossover program (IOC). With the IDC, you will need to complete ten days of training, while with the IOC, you only need to complete five days.
Another thing you will need to consider is what type of instructor training you would like to do. Padi offers both classroom and online training options.
Once you have determined how many hours of training you need and what type of instructor training you would like to do, the next step is finding a Padi trainer. Instructor trainers are certified diving professionals who have been trained by Padi to teach the IDC and IOC programs.
