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PADI Instructor Training
Become a Conservation-Focused PADI Instructor in The Bahamas
Earn your PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification plus 5 specialty certifications including coral restoration training with the Reef Rescue Network
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Price
$4,241 USD
Duration
14 Days
Location
Nassau, Bahamas
Certifications
6 Total
2026 Sessions Full
Our 2026 Sessions Are Full
Both of our 2026 PADI IDC sessions (July 27 – August 9 and October 6 – 19) have reached capacity. Join our waitlist to be the first to know about future PADI IDC programs for 2027.
Session 1 · Full
July 27 – August 9, 2026
Summer session in peak diving conditions
Session 2 · Full
October 6 – October 19, 2026
Fall session with excellent visibility
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Conservation Focus
More Than Just Instructor Training
We built this IDC around the idea that divers can make a significant impact on ocean conservation. Beyond earning your instructor certification, you’ll gain the knowledge and credentials to teach others about marine protection. Our partnership with the Perry Institute for Marine Science means you’ll learn from leading coral restoration specialists and train at actual coral nurseries in Bahamian waters.
5 Specialty Instructor Certifications Included
Reef Rescue Diver (Coral Restoration Distinctive Specialty) with the Reef Rescue Network
Dive Against Debris
AWARE Shark Conservation
Sea Turtle Awareness
Emergency Oxygen Provider
Real-World Impact
Hands-On Conservation Training
This isn’t just classroom theory. You’ll gain real-world experience in conservation efforts that directly support coral reef ecosystems. Working alongside Perry Institute for Marine Science coral restoration specialists, you’ll learn coral nursery maintenance techniques and outplanting methods.
PIMS coral restoration: nursery maintenance, coral ID, and outplanting in The Bahamas.
Plus Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI)
As part of your IDC, you’ll also become a certified Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI). This essential qualification allows you to teach CPR, first aid, and emergency care in diving contexts and beyond.
Requirements
Prerequisites
Before applying, please confirm you meet the following requirements.
Certification Requirements
PADI Divemaster certification, OR instructor/leadership-level certification with another recognized training organization
Minimum 60 logged dives with night, deep, and navigation experience
EFR Primary and Secondary Care (within 24 months)
Personal Requirements
At least 18 years old
Medical clearance signed by physician (within 12 months)
Certified diver for at least six months
World-Class Location