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PADI IDC Guide
What will you do on your IDC?
The new PADI IDC
The benefits of doing your PADI IDC Internship
PADI Equivalent Qualifications
A list of PADI equivalent qualifications from other agencies
PADI IDC Preparation Guide
Advice for those that struggle with theory
Don’t teach courses – Teach People!
AS it says on the tin!
FULL Online Preparation Course explained
Promotion of Full Online Course
Prepare for your IDC and be a great teacher at the same time.
6 tips on how to pass your IDC
Prepare for your PADI IDC and IE
Tips on how to prepare for your PADI IDC
12 top reasons why you should prepare for your PADI IDC
Make sure that you’re ready and match fit!
How to master the 24 skill PADI IDC Skill Circuit
Tips and video on why PADI Skill demonstrations are important.
Change your life
From Beginner onwards....
How long does it take to become a PADI Instructor?
A brief path from beginner to PADI Instructor
ReActivate yourself back to scuba diving
The PADI ReActivate Program.
From Divemaster onwards...
How to ace the Divemaster exam
Tips and advice on the DM exams
a journey of passion
NOW is the time to become a PADI Instructor
With covid restrictions easing, there’s never been a better time.
How to Become a PADI Divemaster
Guidance to change your life
How to become a PADI Instructor
What is the training process?
6 Technical diving skills we all need to master
6 skills every diver needs to master
The rewards of helping people meet their dreams
The benefits of being a PADI Instructor
What makes a GOOD PADI Instructor?
What is the difference that makes the difference?
Become the best PADI Instructor in the world
What would it take?
PADI Instructor – Personal Development
Why should you improve?
PADI Rescue Diver Adventure Dive – what’s new?
Quick update with questions/answers
Motivate Inspire and Empower your Students
PADI Instructors – Practice makes permanent
How habits can change both Students and Instructors
A technique to help you learn (and teach)
How to put Students in control over their own learning
Teaching skills to new PADI divers
4 powerful teaching strategies
Introduction to an online course
Buoyancy Control – Allow people to learn
How to teach beginners
What makes a GOOD PADI Instructor?
What is the difference that makes the difference?
PADI Instructor – Personal Development
Why should you improve?
2023 Changes to PADI Dry Suit training courses
10 questions quiz to bring you up to speed with recent changes
Positive Coaching – An Instructor’s secret weapon
What is Positive Coaching?
Allow people to learn new skills
Teaching skills in the most natural way
Briefings that create true Ownership of Learning
Debriefings for confidence and self esteem
Lessons that empower your students
How to teach the Rescue Course
The power of “YES!”
So, where would Prior Knowledge help you?
1. PADI IDC Theory Preparation Course
I find it odd, that people do fail in dive theory and standards exams.
It’s strange because this is the one area where you can fully prepare before you start your course.
In this fun Online course there are loads of videos covering every subject that you’re likely to find and quizzes to make sure that you’re up to speed.
Get confident in knowing your PADI exam answers with mock exam papers
For full Details:
Go To:
PADI IDC THEORY PREPARATION COURSE
(It covers PADI Standards as well)
2. PADI IDC Mock Exams
OK, not exactly an online course, but an opportunity to test yourself.
Find out if you do have the prior knowledge for your theory and standards exams
4.Distance Learning
Let me be your Personal Coach!
We’ll go through the exams together working on your strengths and weaknesses
For full Details:
Go To:
Tips on what you'll need for your PADI IDC
More Prior Knowledge tips
There are some practice questions for you to try out here:
PADI IDC EXAM QUESTIONS
Test yourself here!
Last modified: 11th February
2025
Author: Steve Prior
What people say about the online courses
Meet Steve Prior
Steve Prior
Steve became a PADI Course Director back in October 2000.
Over the years he developed many techniques that helped people pass PADI Dive Theory and PADI Standards exams.
YouTube
For example, his YouTube channel has over 5000 subscribers and over 450,000 views. And his Distance Learning program and online course helps people from all over the world become confident with PADI exams.
Coaching Academy
In addition to teaching PADI Dive Theory and Standards, Steve has developed a Coaching Academy for PADI professionals, which focuses on natural ways for people to learn and to teach.
Platinum Award
He has taught over 5500 PADI certifications and reached the prestigious “Platinum Status” for 12 consecutive years. You’ll see on the videos, he is just as passionate now as he ever was.