New Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Join us in the new IDC and become PADI Scuba Instructor
Experience, dedication, methodicality, high standards and absolute 100% success in all Instructor Examimations (IE) characterize both the work of Katerina Kanellopoulou and the accomplished professionals of her team and justify her successful course of our diving school.
Seahorse Dive Center as PADI 5 STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT DIVE CENTER, has a modern and fully equipped educational environment.
Our mission at Seahorse Dive Center in the program is not limited to just training someone to become a competent instructor themselves. We want to ensure that each of our future colleagues will feel very confident and comfortable every time they are with their students under the water!
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Instructor Development Programsfor 2026, which will be conducted at our professional training facilities in Vari, Athens.
April – May 2026:
IDC: 27/04/2026 – 08/05/2026
IE: 09/05/2026 – 10/05/2026
November 2026:
IDC: 02/11/2026 – 13/11/2026
ΙΕ: 14/11/2026 – 15/11/2026
Why our Instructor Development Course?
√ Seahorse Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star ECO IDC center in Athens.
√ We provide quality training, in a professional yet fun atmosphere.
√ Our dive shop provides modern facilities with easy access to the swimming pool and to the sea for IDC skills.
√ Free transfer to the dive locations with our mini van.
√ Additional study and support materials, free of charge, designed to aid your learning development.
√ Guaranteed Pass at the exams.
√ DAN Insurance in the IDC.
√ Great variety of continuing education courses in PADI specialties with the ultimate goal of becoming Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
√ Free Instructor course preparation workshops beyond training.
√ Free memory stick and workbooks, with intellectual property and training videos, makes your training easier.
√ Free WIFI access and one free lunch at dive center.
√ 4 Free PADI Specialties (not include PADI fees) .
√ Special prices and discounts on CRESSI scuba equipment.
√ Possibility of engaging our future instructors in Closed Circuit (CCR) and Sidemount diving.
√ We provide unsurpassed support during and after your IE.
√ Total support from our diving technician in scuba equipment.
√ Support tuition in English & Greek.
Our Awards & Recognitions
FAQ
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or leadership level with another diver training organization.
- You need to have EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within the past 24 months.
- Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.
- Be certified diver for 6 months.
- Logged at least 60 scuba dives for IDC and 100 dives to attend an IE.
- You also need to be an EFR Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.
The total cost is 1.450 €.
√ Price includes: Theoretical lessons and practical sessions, certification, Pic, dive equipment.
Χ Price doesn’t include: PADI fees, materials and VAT.
Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.
You need to logged at least 60 scuba dives for IDC and 100 dives to attend an IE.
Yes of course. The PADI certification is recognized globally.