Be ready for a new life. As a PADI Instructor, you become part of the world’s largest and most widely recognized scuba training organization, with the ability to teach, inspire, and certify new divers anywhere in the world.
At LiveIn Adventures, our Instructor Development Program is designed for serious dive professionals who want world-class training, real teaching exposure, and a fast-tracked pathway into the global diving industry.
Why Become a PADI Instructor
As a certified PADI Instructor, you will:
Teach and certify new scuba divers
Share your passion for the underwater world
Work globally in dive centers, resorts, and liveaboards
Build a long-term career in the diving industry
Live the true professional diving lifestyle
This is not just a certification — it’s a career transformation.
World-Class Training Environment
Your Instructor training takes place in a fully equipped professional dive environment, offering:
Modern classrooms and learning infrastructure
Dive boats, vehicles, and compressor systems
Retail and equipment facilities
Continuous access to real dive students
Hands-on teaching experience throughout the program
Training is conducted by senior instructor trainers, supported by experienced IDC Staff and Master Instructors.
Courses can be delivered in multiple languages, ensuring clear learning and confidence throughout your training.
What You’ll Learn
The Instructor Development Program prepares you to:
Teach and evaluate all core PADI courses
Conduct confined and open water training sessions
Deliver academic presentations confidently
Manage student safety and risk professionally
Apply teaching techniques that meet global PADI standards
You can also add teaching specialties such as:
Deep Diving
Nitrox
Wreck Diving
Sidemount
DPV (Scooter Diving)
Prerequisites
To enroll in the Instructor Development Program, you must meet one of the following:
Option 1:
Assistant Instructor + EFR Instructor
Option 2:
Divemaster + Current EFR
Additional requirements:
Minimum 60 logged dives to start
100 logged dives for certification
Equipment Requirements
Instructors must own a complete personal dive gear set
Full gear rental available at ₹1,000 per day (if required)
Mandatory Instructor Crew Pack, including all study materials
Required Fees
Instructor Examination (IE) Fee
EFR Instructor (EFRI) Fee (if applicable)
PADI Instructor Application Fee
(Exact fee details will be shared during enrollment.)
Instructor Internship Program
For candidates starting from scratch or seeking full immersion:
Duration: 6+ months
Includes 100 logged dives
Daily hands-on work at the dive center
Real teaching, assisting, and operational experience
Ideal for building confidence, competence, and employability as a new Instructor.