{"id":2189,"date":"2017-01-16T10:33:05","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T09:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dgportofino.ne-ws.it\/corsi-pro\/padi-idc-staff-instructor\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T11:01:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T10:01:37","slug":"padi-idc-staff-instructor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/corsi-pro\/padi-idc-staff-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course in Portofino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take the Next Step in Your Professional Diving Career \u2013 Train Future Instructors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to&nbsp;<strong>move up the ranks of PADI Professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;and start training the next generation of instructors? The&nbsp;<strong>PADI IDC Staff Instructor course<\/strong>&nbsp;is the next step for experienced instructors who want to&nbsp;<strong>mentor future PADI leaders, assist on Instructor Development Courses (IDC), and independently teach the Assistant Instructor course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>Diving Group Portofino<\/strong>, you will develop&nbsp;<strong>advanced teaching and evaluation skills<\/strong>, working directly with our&nbsp;<strong>PADI Course Director Alessandro Di Mase<\/strong>&nbsp;in the beautiful setting of the&nbsp;<strong>Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 one of Italy\u2019s most famous and stunning dive locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be a Leader Among Instructors<\/strong>: Just as divers look up to Divemasters,&nbsp;<strong>instructor candidates look to IDC Staff Instructors for guidance and inspiration<\/strong>. You will serve as a&nbsp;<strong>role model<\/strong>&nbsp;for professionalism, diving skills, and teaching excellence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teach Assistant Instructor Courses Independently<\/strong>: As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, you are authorised to&nbsp;conduct the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.padi.com\/scuba-diving\/padi-courses\/course-catalog\/instructor-development-course-(IDC)-assistant-instructor\/\">PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) course<\/a> independently, expanding your teaching opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assist on PADI IDCs<\/strong>: You\u2019ll be qualified to&nbsp;<strong>support Course Directors during Instructor Development Courses<\/strong>, gaining deeper insight into instructor-level training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boost Your Career Prospects<\/strong>: Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor is a&nbsp;<strong>significant career move<\/strong>&nbsp;that opens doors to higher positions within dive centres and resorts, and sets the stage for becoming a&nbsp;<strong>PADI Course Director<\/strong>&nbsp;in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Take the IDC Staff Instructor Course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>IDC Staff Instructor course<\/strong>&nbsp;is designed for&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.padi.com\/scuba-diving\/padi-courses\/course-catalog\/master-scuba-diver-trainer\">PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers (MSDT)<\/a>&nbsp;who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are ready to&nbsp;<strong>mentor new instructors<\/strong>&nbsp;and share their professional knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to&nbsp;<strong>actively support IDC training<\/strong>&nbsp;and become part of the instructor development process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are committed to&nbsp;<strong>upholding the PADI System, Standards, and Philosophy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re passionate about&nbsp;<strong>helping others become PADI Professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;and want to grow your career, this is the course for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Will Learn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>PADI IDC Staff Instructor course<\/strong>&nbsp;provides&nbsp;<strong>in-depth training on the instructor development process<\/strong>, focusing on both&nbsp;<strong>teaching and evaluation techniques<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The course includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PADI Instructor Development standards, procedures, and curriculum<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to organise and teach the PADI Assistant Instructor course<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The psychology of evaluation and counselling techniques<\/strong>&nbsp;for instructor candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to evaluate knowledge development presentations (classroom)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to assess confined water and open water teaching presentations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced&nbsp;<strong>techniques for giving constructive feedback and coaching candidates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Audit a full IDC<\/strong>&nbsp;(or portions of it), observing real instructor candidates and participating in evaluations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice teaching and evaluating&nbsp;<strong>multiple components of the IDC curriculum<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive&nbsp;<strong>personal coaching and feedback<\/strong>&nbsp;from our Course Director and Master Instructors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Will Be Able to Do as an IDC Staff Instructor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once certified, you will be qualified to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors (AI)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assist PADI Course Directors<\/strong>&nbsp;during Instructor Development Courses (IDCs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support&nbsp;<strong>instructor-level continuing education courses<\/strong>, such as specialty instructor ratings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Act as a&nbsp;<strong>mentor and evaluator for instructor candidates<\/strong>, shaping the next generation of PADI Pros<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor means&nbsp;<strong>stepping into a leadership role within the professional diving community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose Diving Group Portofino for Your IDC Staff Instructor Course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>Diving Group Portofino<\/strong>, we are committed to providing&nbsp;<strong>high-quality, personalised instructor training<\/strong>&nbsp;in a professional yet friendly environment. Here&#8217;s why candidates choose us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Small groups for maximum personal attention<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn directly from&nbsp;<strong>Alessandro Di Mase<\/strong>, an experienced and internationally recognised&nbsp;<strong>PADI Course Director<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain&nbsp;<strong>real-life IDC experience<\/strong>&nbsp;by auditing our Instructor Development Courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train in the\u00a0<strong><strong>Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong><\/strong>, one of Italy\u2019s most beautiful diving locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full\u00a0<strong>support for accommodation and logistics<\/strong>\u00a0in Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We focus on&nbsp;<strong>developing confident, skilled mentors<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 not just ticking boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites for Joining the IDC Staff Instructor Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enrol in the&nbsp;<strong>PADI IDC Staff Instructor course<\/strong>, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a certified&nbsp;<strong>PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)<\/strong>&nbsp;in teaching status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be committed to&nbsp;<strong>professional growth and mentoring new instructors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be ready to take on a&nbsp;<strong>leadership role in instructor development<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not yet an MSDT, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.padi.com\/scuba-diving\/padi-courses\/course-catalog\/master-scuba-diver-trainer\">PADI MSDT Prep Programme<\/a>&nbsp;to get qualified!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Training the Next Generation of PADI Instructors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to become a&nbsp;<strong>PADI IDC Staff Instructor in Portofino<\/strong>&nbsp;and take the next big step in your diving career? Visit your local&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/apps.padi.com\/scuba-diving\/dive-shop-locator\">PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;and speak with a PADI Course Director. <strong>Contact us today<\/strong>&nbsp;for course dates, availability, and pricing for our&nbsp;<strong>IDC Staff Instructor training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shape the future of diving \u2014 join Diving Group Portofino and inspire the next generation of PADI Pros!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take the Next Step in Your Professional Diving Career \u2013 Train Future Instructors Are you ready to&nbsp;move up the ranks of PADI Professionals&nbsp;and start training the next generation of instructors? 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