Become a PADI Pro with Red Sea Diving Safari

IDC stands for ‘Instructor Development Course’. It is made up of the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course taught by our Course Director, and finishing with the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) which is held by a PADI examiner. Whether you want to make a career out of Scuba Diving and share your passion with others, or whether you simply want to develop your own skills, you will find the PADI Instructor Course very rewarding. Choosing where to complete your IDC can be hard and there are many factors to consider such as cost, timing, location and their Course Director. We aim to provide a comfortable, professional location for you to enjoy your PADI IDC which is fun, but also safe and meeting the highest PADI standards.

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Marsa Nakari Padi 5* IDC Center

WHAT’S INVOLVED

IE dates are published by PADI throughout the year and our IDC course runs for the 19 days preceding the IE. Our IDC courses are held at our PADI 5* IDC Center, Marsa Nakari with our PADI Course Director Hossam Abdelaziz. During the course you will revise and practice the theory and practical skills you have completed throughout your SCUBA education as well as how to teach them to others to demonstration standard. Most importantly you will learn how to communicate with your students, how to detect and correct problems they face, and how to help them succeed, all using PADI’s fundamentals of teaching. You will spend time in the classroom, in confined and open water.

WHY CHOOSE RSDS FOR YOUR IDC?

Red Sea Diving Safari has been operating in the Southern Red Sea for more than 30 years and are considered the pioneers of diving in the region. We are committed to providing the highest quality teaching standards as well as an environment which will help you achieve your maximum potential. Our IDC courses take place in Marsa Nakari, one of our three locations, which is a busy dive operation. The house reef is just a few steps from the shore, with easy access to completing all your in-water training, in the warm, clear water of the Red Sea. Our theory sessions take place in our IDC classroom and accommodation is available on site, offering you a comfortable stay. Our small, personal team will look after you and by the end of your course you will feel like one of the RSDS family. Marsa Nakari is also the location for some of the IEs so you have the chance to complete your assessment process in a familiar and comfortable environment.

30 Years of Experience
Highest Quality Teaching Standards
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OUR COURSE DIRECTOR

Hossam Abdelaziz, our resident Course Director, has been diving for 25 years and working with Red Sea Diving Safari for more than 15 years, in our three locations. He is managing the training and development department and has been running IDC courses on site since 2021. He is a Self-Reliant Trainer, Sidemount Trainer, Adaptive Techniques Specialty Trainer and Dive Against Debris Instructor, as well has holding a variety of other specialties. He is also a PADI TecRec instructor. Hossam conducts courses in English and Arabic. Red Sea Diving Safari are proud of Hossam for offering the highest standards of teaching according to the PADI standards, and providing a solid foundation for future PADI Pros.

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PADI PROFESSIONAL COURSES

IDC Preparation Program

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Dive Master
  • Duration3-5 days
  • Age18+
  • Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
The IDC Preparation Program offers a thorough review of your knowledge of the five main areas of dive theory – Physics; Physiology; Dive Equipment; Recreational Dive Planner and General Skills & the Environment – as well as the 24 Basic Confined Water Skills.
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Assistant Instructor

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Divemaster
  • Duration40 hours
  • Age18+
  • Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
As a PADI Assistant Instructor, you not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional scuba diver, but you also start learning the PADI System of diver education. You can act as an instructional scuba assistant and assume limited teaching responsibilities. It’s a great way to gain experience in order to become a scuba instructor!

You build upon your abilities to organize and supervise scuba diving activities, while concentrating on developing teaching skills. The PADI Assistant Instructor Course consists of these sections:

  • Module 1: Academic Training
    • PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Programs
    • Developing Knowledge Development Presentations
    • Teaching Project AWARE and Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialties
    • Teaching in Confined Water
    • Conducting Open Water Training Presentations
  • Module 2: Independent Study
    • Knowledge Development
  • Module 3: Practical Application
    • Confined Water and Open Water Teaching Presentations
    • Standards Exam
    • Dive Rescue Skills Assessment

In addition to the responsibilities and duties you already have as a PADI Divemaster, as a PADI Assistant Instructor you can:
  • Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
  • During confined water dives, present initial skills training under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor
  • Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
  • Teach and certify  PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Divers under the direction of a PADI Instructor
  • Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
  • Teach the AWARE Coral Reef Conservation specialty course
  • Conduct PADI Discover Scuba Diving experiences in a pool or confined water
  • Conduct PADI Seal Team AquaMissions
  • Teach PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty courses under the direction of a PADI Instructor after earning the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor rating
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OWSI Course

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Assistant Instructor
  • Duration90 hours
  • Age18+
  • Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
The Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program is one of two distinct components of PADI’s Instructor Development Course (IDC)—the core of PADI Instructor training. The first portion is the Assistant Instructor course followed by the Open Water Scuba Instructor program.

During the OWSI program you’ll learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by presenting at least
  • Two confined water teaching presentations
  • Two knowledge development presentations
  • One open water teaching presentations integrating two skills

You will also attend and participate in the following 14 curriculum presentations:
  • Course Orientation
  • Dive Industry Overview
  • General Standards and Procedures
  • The Role of Media and Prescriptive Teaching
  • Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
  • PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver Course
  • Adaptive Teaching
  • The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy
  • Business Principles for the Dive Instructor
  • Adventures in Diving Program
  • Specialty Diver Courses and Master Scuba Diver Program
  • Rescue Diver Course
  • Divemaster Course
  • Diver Retention Programs
  • How to Teach the RDP (Instructors from recreational diver training organizations other than PADI must complete.)

You will demonstrate competence at:
  • Performing all 24 dive skills listed on the Skill Evaluation.
  • Performing a facedown, nonstop swim for 800 metres/yards using a mask, snorkel and fins.
  • During the course you’ll need to demonstrate competency in Dive theory by passing a five-part theory exam scoring 75% on each part.

After becoming an Open Water Scuba Instructor, you will be able to conduct the entire range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba Diving up to Divemaster. You may also choose to acquire specialty instructor ratings in areas of interest, such as Digital Underwater Photographer or Enriched Air Diver.
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IDC Course (AI & OWSI)

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Divemaster
  • Duration8-11 days
  • Age18+
  • Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.

The IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You’ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety.

Key topics include:
  • PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
  • Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
  • Risk Management and Diver Safety
  • The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
  • Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
For further information about individual parts of the IDC please see the course descriptions for PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI OWSI.
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RSDS IDC Silver Package

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Divemaster
  • Duration12
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment

Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director.

The silver package includes:

  • IDC Prep (2-5 days)
  • IDC
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
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RSDS IDC Gold Package

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Divemaster
  • Duration14
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment

Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director.


The gold package includes:

  • IDC Prep (2-5 days)
  • IDC
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
  • Nitrox and O2 Provider Instructor Courses
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RSDS IDC Platinum Package

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Divemaster
  • Duration16
  • Age18+
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment

Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director.


The platinum package is our ultimate package, and includes:

  • IDC Prep (2-5 days)
  • IDC
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
  • Six PADI specialty instructor courses
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RSDS Step to the Pro Package!

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives before starting the course, 60 logged dives by Divemaster certification, Medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months, EFR Primary & Secondary Care (CPR & First Aid) training or equivalent within the last 24 months
  • Duration28
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment

Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director. This course takes you from being a recreational diver through to being a Pro, and includes:


  • PADI Divemaster Course
  • IDC
  • EFR Instructor Course
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RSDS Zero to Hero Package

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  • Prerequisites
    • None
  • Duration60
  • Age18+

This is a unique package for those who are not certified divers but want to spend time learning to dive and following through the PADI educational system, developing and learning to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.


The package includes:

  • PADI Open Water Course
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Course
  • PADI Rescue Diver Course
  • PADI EFR Course
  • PADI Divemaster Course
  • PADI IDC
  • PADI EFR Instructor Course
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Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI OWSI
      Certified at least 25 PADI Divers 
  • Duration3-5 days
  • Age18+
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment

The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart as a dive instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses. (Potential employers like this.) Being an MSDT signifies that you've got the experience and certifications to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating.

Our MSDT Program includes 5 specialty instructor courses to enable you to achieve the rating of MSDT. This rating is the next step up the professional ladder and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor as well as for many TecRec Instructor ratings.

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Specialty Instructor

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  • Prerequisites
    • PADI IDC course
  • Duration1 day
  • Age18+
  • Learning MaterialVaries
  • Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
Specialty instructor courses provide teaching tips and hands-on experience that you can implement right away. With 25 standard PADI Specialty Diver courses, and numerous distinctive specialties, you have lots of choose from – so get going.

All PADI Instructors will benefit from taking specialty instructor training courses, especially those who are ready to step up to the Master Scuba Diver™ Trainer (MSDT) rating, which requires at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications.

PADI Assistant Instructors, instructor candidates in training, and PADI Divemasters are eligible to enroll in certain specialty instructor courses. Some specialties have additional prerequisites and exit requirements – ask your PADI Course Director for details.

You’ll learn new techniques to add to the experience you already have in a specialty area and have fun fine-tuning your skills and teaching methods. Plus, you’ll get great ideas for marketing your specialty diver courses.
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EFR Instructor Course

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  • Prerequisites
    • EFR Primary & Secondary Care training within the past 24 months
  • Duration2 days
  • Age18+
  • Learning MaterialEFR Instructor Start-up Kit
  • Scuba Gearbasic scuba gear
CPR and first aid are key skills that are important to everyone, not just scuba divers. As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you teach skills based on internationally recognized emergency care guidelines, and you can offer courses to anyone. The great thing about EFR courses is they make learning easy by providing a comfortable environment to practice emergency care skills. Your students finish the course feeling confident with their new skills and ready to help someone in need.

Your role as an EFR Instructor is to be a coach that creates a positive learning environment. Along with learning how to structure and organize EFR courses, you practice:
  • Presenting course content.
  • Encouraging self-discovery in students.
  • Evaluating student understanding and skill mastery during hands-on skills practice.
  • Managing effective scenario-based learning experiences.
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IDC AND IE DATES 2024/ 2025

IDC Start Date IDC End Date IE Start Date IE End Date Location
17.11.2024 05.12.2024 07.12.2024 08.12.2024 Marsa Nakari
20.01.2025 11.02.2025 13.02.2025 14.02.2025 Marsa Nakari
24.04.2025 13.05.2025 15.05.2025 16.05.2025 Marsa Nakari
30.06.2025 24.07.2025 26.07.2025 27.07.2025 Marsa Nakari
30.08.2025 18.09.2025 20.09.2025 21.09.2025 Marsa Nakari
16.11.2025 04.12.2025 06.12.2025 07.12.2025 Marsa Nakari
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