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15 days (approx.)
Incl. 5 dives
Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
English
Max. 4 students / instructor
Meet at the dive center

No cancellation
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Highlights

Have you ever dreamt of turning your passion for scuba diving into a rewarding career? Divers Incorporated, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers a unique and flexible pathway to becoming a certified PADI Instructor through their Weekend Instructor Development Course (IDC). This innovative program is designed to accommodate your busy schedule.

This is a two-part course - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program.
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Divers Incorporated

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Divers Incorporated in Ann Arbor, Michigan is your ultimate hub for all scuba diving adventures and education. As a PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Center and Tec Center, we offer the complete range of PADI courses, from Beginner to Instructor level and beyond, including specialty training and technical diving. Our experienced PADI Course Directors and instructors are dedicated to helping you live the PADI Dive Lifestyle. We want to scuba dive with you!

Join us for tropical travel adventures, shipwreck exploration, river diving, underwater photography, and more. We provide comprehensive cutting-edge services including rebreather support, equipment sales, air fills, nitrox fills, and trimix fills. Our state-of-the-art facilities and passionate staff ensure you have everything you need for a safe and exciting dive experience.

At Divers Incorporated, we are committed to getting you diving and keeping you diving. Start your journey today and discover the world beneath the waves with our expert guidance and support. Contact us at (734) 971 7770 or visit our website at www.diversinc.com to start your adventure.

PADI 5 Star IDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 6 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 1304 Km from your location
3380 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States of America (USA)

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Package description

Inclusive of

5 open water dives
5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
Open water dives
Confined water dives
National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees

Not inclusive of

Scuba equipment rental (full set) ( USD 500 ) - bookable in checkout

Requirements

Minimum age: 18+
Min. certification: Divemaster Certification required
Min logged dives: +50 logged dives required
You must have a PADI Divemaster Rating or the eqvivalent to participate in our weekend IDCs.

What to expect

The core of our Weekend IDC program unfolds over three weekends. Here's what you can expect during these in-person sessions:

In-Person Classroom Sessions:

Gain valuable insights into the art of teaching scuba diving and making the investment in education part of your Lifestyle Restructuring. You Explore the entire PADI curriculum including, course planning, dive theory, and the intricacies of effective instruction using all of the tools PADI provides. Our experienced team of Course Directors and Staff instructors will guide you through these critical aspects of becoming a PADI Instructor. During our program we focus on making you an effective instructor and PADI business partner which, in turn and without much more effort, allows you to pass your PADI Instructor Examination.

Confined Water (Pool) Instruction:

Put your skills and knowledge into action in the controlled environment a pool. Practice teaching scuba skills in confined water settings under the guidance of our PADI Course Director. This hands-on experience is crucial for building your confidence as an instructor. You have the opportunity to work with "students," practice and perfect skills, and learn how to teach effectively wherever you start your courses.

Skill Development Workshops:

Elevate your teaching abilities through specialized workshops. Fine-tune your instructional techniques, communication skills, and safety protocols. These workshops prepare you for real-world scenarios. The workshops are the most informative of the programs offered by Divers Incorporated and include many of the aspects of the PADI System that are not commonly taught as part of the IDC. While some are not necessary to help you become a PADI Instructor, all of our workshops prepare you to be an effective educator of all methods of diving instruction.

Confined "Open Water" Instruction:

Take the plunge into confined open water settings, where you'll further refine your instructional prowess. At Divers Incorporated, we show you how to effectively think "outside of the box" when planning your curriculum and building your brand as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. When pools are not readily available, your experience using the open water environment as a "pool" lets you rise to greatness. In our program, you gain experience using realistic, open water conditions as "Confined Water" allowing you to excel with guidance from our expert team.

Open Water Instruction:

Let's face it, most of the training we do as instructors is done in open water environments. In our program, you learn how to conduct open water dives effectively and ensure the safety and satisfaction of your future Open Water Students. You also learn the ins and outs of the open water environment as it applies to other courses as well. All of the core courses and specialties have an open water component, and we teach you how to be successful in any environment as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Specialties for Success:

In the first quarter of 2023, PADI changed the guidelines for instructors who had no formal training in Dry suits. As part of our PADI Instructor Development course, we train you to become a PADI Dry suit Diver with the goal of making you a PADI Dry suit Diver specialty instructor. This rating opens up many opportunities for you to dive any time of the year and train in almost every environment. The PADI Dry suit Diver Certification and PADI Dry suit Diver Instructor Certification are an optional part of the PADI IDC experience with Divers Incorporated.

Exploring the Opportunities of the Future:

Divers Incorporated is a PADI Technical Diving Center. We are also super experienced in almost every PADI Program and experience available. As part of your IDC, we offer you the option of trying out certain other types of diving. If you are interested, and time allows, you can do a try dive on a full face mask, a stint at underwater photography, or you can do a Try Dive on a Hollis Prism 2 Rebreather as part of your PADI Instructor Development course.

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Confirmation

We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
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Meet at the dive center

Address: 3380 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States of America (USA)

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Cancellation policy

No cancelations, refunds, or changes can be made

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