PADI Instructor Development Course, Bali, Indonesia

Why Choose Crystal Divers For Your IDC

We know how to train confident, knowledgeable, and fun course instructors because we have been doing it for years! 

With a combined 50 years of experience between Minni and Alex, top-notch dive equipment, and impeccable safety standards– we don’t feel like we’re bragging when we say, we are the best in Bali!

Take your diving to the next level with our instructor development course and learn the skills that will set you apart from the rest and launch you into the career of your dreams!

Change Your Career, Change Your Life!

Turn your passion into a profession with our PADI Instructor Development Course. In your new career, your office is the open water, and every day is a new adventure.

Join Our Network of Diving Professionals

Over 6,000 successful dive professionals began their journey with us. Unlock exclusive access to our global alumni network and open doors to dive centers worldwide.

Get Trained by the Best

Train at Indonesia’s first Career Development Center led by two PADI elite Platinum Course Directors. Experience hands-on, flexible training that equips you with real-world skills and unmatched support.

PADI Instructor Development​ Course Structure ​

At Crystal Divers, our Instructor Development Course is structured to provide a balanced blend of theory, practical skills, and real-world teaching experiences. Our flexible approach means that the course can be tailored to fit the needs of our students, allowing adjustments for different learning styles and weather conditions. This way, every candidate receives the personalized attention and support they need to excel in their diving career.

During the course, you can expect to participate in interactive classroom sessions, hands-on pool training, and open water dives, all designed to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Each day will look different as far as structure and content, depending on the learnings of the day. Expect to spend each day with a combination of classroom and water time that is adapted to your particular group’s needs.

Our PADI Instructor Development Courses

At Crystal Divers, we offer a range of PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDC) designed to fit your goals and schedule. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to advance your career, our programs provide the skills, knowledge, and support you need to become a confident and successful dive instructor. Choose the IDC path that’s right for you and join our vibrant diving family in beautiful Bali.

Instructor Development Course

Everything you need to begin your career as an instructor, including the extras you will only get at Crystal Divers!

  • Awesome 20 day Instructor Course
  • Free Prep
  • Emergency First Response Instructor Course
  • Probably The best Platinum PADI Course Directors in the world!
  • Manta Point dive conservation day
  • BONUS Speciality Instructor Rating in Dive Against Debris & Shark Awareness 
  • Extra workshops – navigation, disabled diving, sidemount, equipment, compressor, oxygen
  • Online Support
  • Visa Assistance
  • Local and Government tax, porter fees, Marine Park fees
  • Pro rate on equipment purchases
  • Welcome Barbecue
  • Legendary IE Party
  • Free Dive Equipment Rental
  • Eco Water bottle
  • Instructor T-shirt
  • Instructor Rash-guard
  • Lunch and Snacks!
  • Free Flow Coffee, Tea and Water

IDC Internship

Rp 25 MIL per person
  • 20 Days

IDC & MSDT Course

Our most popular choice for individuals aspiring to become a PADI Instructor, inclusive of MSDT training.

  • Master Scuba Diver Trainer Course (5 Specialty Instructor ratings*)
  • MSDT Dive Safari
  • Free Nitrox on dive safari
  • CV workshop
  • Online theory exam practice

IDC & MSDT Internship

Rp 35 MIL per person
  • 25 Days

IDC, MSDT & Team Teaching

Our best program with unmatched supplementary offerings not found elsewhere in the market. If you’re looking to stand out in your dive career, this is the program for you!

  • 4 Weeks Team Teaching Including Certifications
  • Crystal Divers Poncho Towel
  • Dry Bag
  • Crystal Divers Staff T-shirt
  • Lunch on Team Teaching Days
  • Local and Government tax, Porter Fees, Marine Park Fees on Team Teaching Days

With connections to dive centers around the world, Crystal Divers has helped place thousands of its graduates into their dive careers. You can expect to graduate from our course and have the support you need to land the job of your dreams!

Team Teaching IDC

Rp 50 MIL per person
  • 25 Days +4 weeks

IDC Components and Requirements

2024/2025 Instructor Development Course Schedule

Instructor Development CourseInstructor ExaminationMSDT
March 18 - April 4 (2025)April 5 - 6April 8
April 22 - May 9 (2025)May 10 -11 May 13
May 27 - Jun 13 (2025)Jun 14 - 15 June 17
Jul 1 - Jul 18 (2025)July 19-20July 22
Aug 5 - Aug 22 (2025) Aug 23 - 24 Aug 26
Sep 9 - Sep 26 (2025)Sept 27 -28Sept 30
Oct 14 - Oct 31 (2025)Nov 1-2Nov 4
Nov 18 - Dec 5 (2025)Dec 6-7Dec 9

Meet Your Course Directors!

There are less than 70 certified PADI Platinum Course Directors in the world and at Crystal Divers you get 2 of the BEST! With over 50 years of combined teaching experience our course directors bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. They teach real life scenarios focusing on making you the best dive instructor you can be.  

Minni Vangsgaard, Platinum PADI Course Director, scuba diving with another diver near a colorful coral reef in Bali, Indonesia.

Minni Vangsgaard

Platinum PADI Course Director #502165 CEO Crystal Divers Worldwide

Award-winning Platinum Course Director and owner of Crystal Divers, Minni Vangsgaard is a Mentor with a golden heart and vast experience conducting IDC’s around the world. Minni was the very first Course Director in Bali. She has been awarded Best Course Director in Australia and Asia; as well as voted Best Instructor by Asian Diver magazine. Minni was awarded numerous times by PADI for OUT STANDING contribution to the dive industry. She is a pioneer in the dive world and a large reason of why the Bali dive industry has grown into what it is today!

Alex Walker

Platinum PADI Course Director #478121 General Manager

Alex Walker, Platinum PADI Course Director, scuba diving near a coral reef in Bali, Indonesia.

Since 2017, Alex has been one of the driving force behind Crystal Divers in Bali, serving not only as the General Manager but also as a Platinum PADI Course Director. With over 21 years of experience as an instructor and 7 years as a Platinum Course Director, Alex has taught thousands of aspiring dive professionals. His journey from dive instructor to General Manager is a testament to his dedication, leadership, and deep-rooted love for the diving industry.

Alex is one of Bali’s leading Course Directors, and with only 65 Platinum PADI Course Directors worldwide, he is one of two at Crystal Divers. Alex prides himself on his ability to train and develop top-notch instructors who are ready to tackle real-life situations, not just pass exams. Through his work, he hopes to continue growing and positively impacting the diving world with every new instructor who passes through his doors.

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