The Instructor Examination or I.E. is the last step in order to earn your Open Water Scuba Instructor.To qualify for certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor you must pass the I.E. after completing the IDC. Please be advised that the tuition for the IE is $825.00 and is not included in you IDC tuition. The candidate pays this fee directly to PADI at the IE.

We know there is a lot but these books and materials will only help you during the course and beyond.You must have the following course e-Learning programs, texts and materials in order to participate in the IDC. Contact E.S.D.S. if you need information on how to purchase these materials. PADI has these materials in an IDC Crew-Pack. You should also bring an ample supply of general stationery and any other texts or materials you believe will be helpful during the course.We know it's a lot but every material is important for your success in becoming an OWSI.Instructor candidates must have a current version of these required materials:• PADI Instructor Manual• PADI’s Guide to Teaching• PADI Specialty Course Instructor Manual Or these specialty course instructor guides: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE and AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation• PADI Open Water Diver Manual• Recreational Dive Planner – RDP Table and eRDPML, including Instructions for Use booklets• How to Use and Choose Dive Computers book• Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet• Adventures in Diving Manual• PADI Rescue Diver Manual• Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet• PADI Divemaster Manual• Divemaster Final Exams booklet• Aquatic Cue Cards for Open Water Diver, Adventures in Diving, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and Discover Scuba Diving• Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate• Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning slate• The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving• Diving Knowledge Workbook or eRecord for Dive Theory OnlineHighly Recommended Materials to Have• All PADI professional videos• All PADI diver videos• PADI Specialty Diver manuals• PADI Open Water Prescriptive Lesson Guides• Rescue Diver Course Prescriptive Lesson Guides• Divemaster Course Lesson Guides• Discover Scuba Diving Flip Chart• Discover Scuba Diving Brochure• Scuba Tune-up guidebook• Skill Evaluation Slate• Open Water Diver Course Prescriptive and standard Lesson Guides• The Law and the Diving Professional• The Best of The Undersea Journal• The Business of Diving• Children and Scuba Diving: A Resource Guide for Instructors and Parents• AWARE – Our World, Our Water manual – downloadable digital version• Project AWARE’s 10 Ways a Diver Can Help to Protect the Underwater Environment brochure• Discover the Underwater World video and The Snorkeler’s Field Guide• PADI Pro log book

Yes we do! The PADI Assistant Instructor Course is built within the PADI Open Water Instructor Course. Please call or come into the shop to get more information.

As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), you'll be qualified to teach and certify new scuba divers anywhere in the world. You'll be able to conduct core PADI courses, including Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Discover Scuba Diving, and many continuing education programs. As you earn Specialty Instructor ratings, you'll also be able to teach specialty courses like Deep Diver, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Night Diver, and Wreck Diver.An OWSI certification opens the door to exciting career opportunities at dive shops, resorts, liveaboards, and dive destinations around the globe. Whether you're looking for a full-time career in the dive industry or simply want to share your passion for diving with others, becoming a PADI Instructor is the first step toward a rewarding and adventure-filled profession.

Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.

You are able to bring whatever dive gear you have. Open water dive gear should be suitable for 45º F water and pool gear.Note: Tanks and Weights are available for rent at E.S.D.S.Contact us with any other questions about gear!

Cancellation after five (5) business days, but before instruction begins, will result in a refund of all monies paid with the exception of 50% of the required deposit, not to exceed $250.00.

You must have these items or you will not be allowed to enroll in the program.A current PADI Medical History Statement completed and signed by a licensed physician before the start of the IDC. You must bring your logbook to document your diving experience, and you must produce photocopies of all diving and CPR and First Aid certifications (EFR recommended). You must also bring two passport-size photos. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. We want to set you up for success!