Choose Your IDC Date & Start Your Instructor Career
Planning your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is one of the most important steps in your dive career.
At Scuba Instructor Philippines, our IDC programs are designed longer than most, giving you more time to practice, build confidence, and truly master the skills needed to succeed at the Instructor Examination (IE).
We align every course with official PADI IE dates to ensure a smooth, stress-free progression from training to certification — all in a professional, fun, and supportive environment.
Every IDC is led by our PADI Course Director, Anthony Cruz, and Bongo Bongo Divers has been running instructor courses since 2016. See everything about the IDC, or build your IDC and see your total.
See what the IDC includes and the PADI fees, or meet the training team.
✔ Small groups ✔ Extra practice time ✔ Real teaching experience
IDC Dates 2026 – 2027
We schedule up to six Instructor Development Courses a year, each one timed to finish right before a PADI Instructor Examination held here in Dauin.
⚠ Groups are kept small – reserve your place early
🔥 Next Upcoming IDC
November 20 – December 3, 2026 (optional prep days Nov 18 – 19 · IE: December 4 & 5)
November – December 2026
- Prep days (optional): Nov 18 – 19
- IDC: Nov 20 – Dec 3
- IE: Dec 4 & 5
January – February 2027
- Prep days (optional): Jan 25 – 26
- IDC: Jan 27 – Feb 10
- IE: Feb 11 & 12
March – April 2027
- Prep days (optional): Mar 31 – Apr 1
- IDC: Apr 2 – Apr 16
- IE: Apr 17 & 18
May – June 2027
- Prep days (optional): May 22 – 23
- IDC: May 24 – Jun 7
- IE: Jun 8 & 9
July – August 2027
- Prep days (optional): Jul 19 – 20
- IDC: Jul 21 – Aug 4
- IE: Aug 5 & 6
September 2027
- Prep days (optional): Sep 12 – 13
- IDC: Sep 14 – Sep 28
- IE: Sep 29 & 30
November – December 2027
- Prep days (optional): Nov 28 – 29
- IDC: Nov 30 – Dec 14
- IE: Dec 15 & 16
Instructor Examination dates are set by PADI and can occasionally move, so please check with us before you book your flights.
🎯 Ready to Become a PADI Instructor?
Tell us your preferred dates and we’ll help you plan everything — from preparation to accommodation and career advice.
