Emperor Scuba Schools - Career Courses

Instructor Development Courses (IDC)

Emperor Divers in Sharm El Sheikh has teamed up with Platinum PADI Course Director Steve Prior and his PADI IDC Staff Instructor wife, Janet, to offer you the very best PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) experience available anywhere in the world. Every Emperor Divers PADI IDC candidate gets individual attention and personalised counselling because we limit candidate numbers and you will have two Instructor Trainers teaching you.You will be using unique "Prior Knowledge" accelerated learning techniques that Steve and Janet have developed throughout their extensive teaching experience to ensure your PADI IDC in the Red Sea is fun, relaxing and successful.

PADI IDC Preparation

Everyone likes to be prepared for their PADI Instructor Development Course and you can start your groundwork before you even leave home. As soon as you have signed up for your course in Sharm, you have expert knowledge literally at your fingertips, as your PADI Course Director, Steve Prior, is only an email away.

You will be encouraged to test your knowledge of Dive Theory (physics, physiology, equipment, skills and the environment, RDP and PADI Standards) and be invited to email your exam answers to Steve. His feedback and advice will ensure your PADI IDC preparation is right on track.

When you arrive in Sharm you will be offered a FREE 1-day IDC Prep Course. You will be able to review all the PADI Dive Theory subjects, PADI Standards and Procedures and you will also complete a skills circuit in confined water. This is an ideal time to adjust your buoyancy and become comfortable in the pool.

If, like many other people, you would like more intensive preparation, you can buy an extra 2 days making 3 days in all. Whether it is theory or skills that you feel you need help with, you will have expert advice all the way along. You will learn tips and tricks to help you pass your exams and advice on how to improve your skill demonstrations.

100% pass rate - Our PADI IDC Prep Courses are highly popular and 100% of people who have taken the extra 2 day prep course have passed their PADI Instructor Exam first time!

FREE Internship with Emperor Divers, Sharm

As a newly qualified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in the Red Sea, you can take advantage of Emperor Divers FREE Internship offer and gain valuable work experience with one of the busiest dive centres in Egypt. You will start by team teaching with our professional PADI Instructors and learn about logistics and how to make best use of the local environment and Emperor Divers' extensive facilities. As your experience and comfort zone expands you will be able to take on more varied teaching activities.

PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC)

Relax and spread out in our air-conditioned classrooms as you soak up the knowledge you need to become a confident and effective PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

The heated swimming pool we use for your confined water training has unlimited availability and is literally right outside the classroom door so there is no rushing to meet pool slots and no need to lug your dive gear around.

Keep cool from the Red Sea sun beneath the palm trees as we de-camp to Shark's Bay for your first open water training. Emperor Divers Sharm has permanent facilities and helpful, dedicated staff on the beach at Shark's Bay to take care of you and your equipment so the only worry you have is what factor sunscreen to apply.

PADI Instructor's Exam

At the end of your PADI IDC in Sharm you will be prepared to pass your PADI Instructor's Exam (PADI IE). For those who want extra peace of mind, we will run a mock exam so there will be no surprises on the big day. The support you enjoy during your PADI IDC doesn't end there. We will be around in a supportive role during your 2-day PADI IE and will take care of logistics and ensure that your exam runs smoothly so that you can focus and enjoy the whole experience.

PADI Specialty Instructor Training

Our PADI Instructor Development Course schedule is planned so that you can incorporate Specialty Instructor Training into your development. Where better than the Red Sea to learn how to teach Specialties? This training will increase your confidence and extend your teaching range when you qualify at the PADI Instructor's Exam.

Emergency First Response Instructor Training

Due to popular demand we have also included Emergency First Response Instructor Training into our PADI IDC schedule. This course teaches the layperson all they need to know about First Aid and CPR and gives them the confidence to care. The added benefit to you, the PADI Scuba Instructor, is that you will be able to teach a PADI Rescue Diver Course from start to finish including the required First Aid and CPR skills.

PADI IDC Dates in Sharm, Egypt 2008

June	Prep: 07 June	IDC: 08 June - 16 June	PADI Instructor Exam : 17 - 18 June
September	Prep: 06 Sept	IDC: 07 Sep - 15 Sep	PADI Instructor Exam : 16-17 Sept
Nov/Dec	Prep: 29 Nov	IDC: 30 Nov - 08 Dec	PADI Instructor Exam : 09 - 10 Dec

Please contact idc@emperordivers.com for further information.