PADI IDC (Asia) scuba diving instructor development course in Bunaken and Lembeh Straits
The PADI Instructor Development course is run over 14 days and is aimed at PADI Divemasters or PADI Assistant Instructors who want to become PADI Instructors. It is run on both Bunaken and Lembeh which means that you can Go Pro whilst diving in two of the top dive locations of North Sulawesi and Indonesia.
The only 5 Star Instructor Development Resort on Bunaken and the only resort in the area that offers PADI IDCs!
Award-winning PADI "Gold" Course Director
Brendon has been a PADI Course Director for almost 5 years and has been awarded the status of PADI "GOLD" Course Director. He has taught over 300 PADI Instructor programs with a 100% pass rate, and his IDCs have won various awards.
However, its not just about the numbers, its about attitude! Extremely enthusiastic about diving and teaching, Brendon will take your IDC up to a whole new level of professionalism and realism. Brendon does not just teach you to pass an Instructor Examination, he will guide you to become a successful PADI Instructor in the real working world. As a very active diver and diving educator for more than 10 years, if it is experience you expect from a PADI Course Director, you've got it!
Brendon is also a TEC Instructor and Rebreather Diver, and all candidates are offered free Intro to TEC Diving and a try-it dive on his Megladon rebreather, and this is supported by a workshop on Tec diving. We believe that PADI professionals should be informed and stay up-to-date on diving technologies even if you are not a TEC/Rebreather diver. This will help you understand and prepare for all types of different equipment configurations you may come across such as rebreathers, long hoses, etc.
Find out more about Brendon and his IDCs. The IDC is hard work but Brendon makes it alot of fun.
Two Fish Instructor Development Course Program
Our IDC supports Shark Conservation!
As part of your IDC with us you will be actively helping to fight against shark finning and the shark fin soup trade!
- When you sign up for our IDC program you will automatically be added to the Project AWARE 'Give Sharks a Fighting Chance' campaign and petition
- During your IDC with us you will receive a free 'Shark Guardian' t-shirt! Visit Shark Guardian for more information
- you will get your PADI Shark Awareness Distinctive Instructor Specialty for free as part of your IDC package!
Scheduled IDCs - we run three or four scheduled IDCs every year - check out the 2011 schedule.
Unscheduled IDCs - since Brendon is full time on Bunaken, we can also run IDCs anytime. This is especially useful if you want to do your DM course and IDC but cannot fit in with our regular schedule.
IDC based at our resort on Bunaken
14-day IDC including:
IE in Manado - the IDC finishes in time for candidates to attend the IE in Manado (only 10km/45mins boat ride from Bunaken)
MSDT based at our resort in Lembeh Straits
- five more Specialty Instructor including Wreck, Deep, Night, U/w Photo, Naturalist, etc
- 50% discount on diving in Lembeh Straits after the MSDT
Find out more about our IDC Program Details
IDC Facilities
The IDC on Bunaken Island is different from any other location in Indonesia. Bunaken Island is a very relaxed island, and gives you the feeling that you are on a beautiful tropical island….. rather than a city on an island that is too developed and flooded by mass tourism.
Our facilities include purpose-built air-con classroom and up-to-date materials, and our diving resort provides a real working environment with some of the best diving in Indonesia at our door-step!
Find out more about Bunaken Island and our IDC Facilities
Why IDC Bunaken?
- The top dive locations in Indonesia are 1 hour away:
- Bunaken Island - Amazing 600m coral walls!
- Lembeh Straits - Ultimate muck diving location!
- Gangga and Bangka Islands!
- 50% discount on diving in Bunaken after your IDC
- 50% discount on diving in Lembeh after your MSDT
- We support Shark Conservation
- We teach using the most recent digital IDC curriculum and make use of the most up-to-date services, eg eLearning
- Wide range of PADI continuing Instructor programs
- Competitive GO PRO prices and packages!
- Successful job placement program
- Located central to the top dive locations in Asia including:
- Bali
- Komodo
- Borneo & Sabah - Sipadan, Mabul, Kapulai
More reasons to take our IDC Bunaken!
Testimonials
Don;t take our word for it, get it straight from the horses mouth!
"Brendon conducted the IDC with a high and professional quality. i have never met any other instructor with so much patience and enthusiasm towards his candidates during his IDC program. Brendon created a fun and very enjoyable experience for all the candidates doing the IDC. Thank you again Brendon for all your dedication." Rohan Perkins OWSI - currently working full time as a dive instructor in Thailand and Malaysia (Sipadan)
"Brendon makes the IDC the real challenge. by the time you get to the IE it seems almost too easy. But that also prepares you better for real life teaching. I have never had so much fun doing any diving course as I did during the IDC with Brendon. I'm not impressed easily by many instructors, but believe me, I'll have anyone work for me that has done their IDC with Brendon." Daniel Galt IDC Staff Instructor - Owner of his own dive center in Thailand
"My IDC experience with Brendon will never be forgotten. The IDC plays a huge part in your future career as a professional dive instructor. So you better make sure you get you training from a PADI Course Director who really knows what they are doing and has vast experience. Brendon has got all that and much more, absolutely The best. Brendon has my big OK!" Wijnald Koolen MSDT - Owner of his own dive center in Thailand