Tips for Beginning Scuba Diving Instructors Tips for Beginning Scuba Diving Instructors | PADI IDC Gili Islands Congratulations on passing your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and completing your Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) preparation with five PADI Instructor Specialties. As a newly certified instructor, you're now ready to assist and teach PADI courses. However, the journey from a newly certified instructor to a confident and experienced educator involves continuous learning and preparation. Here are some tips to help you get more comfortable and proficient in teaching scuba diving courses. Preparation is Key One of the most critical aspects of being an effective scuba diving instructor is thorough preparation. Start by reviewing your instructor manual the day before your class. This will refresh your memory on the skills your students need to master and help you plan the sequence in which you'll conduct these skills. Think about the entire day's sequence...
PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air under guidance of PADI Course Director Sander Buis during a 20 days IDC program