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PADI IDC

PADI 5★ Instructor Development Center

Become a PADI Instructor

Turn your passion for diving into a professional journey.

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Your gateway to becoming an instructor

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is your gateway to becoming a PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. It develops your teaching ability, leadership, confidence, dive knowledge and professional mindset, both in and out of the water.

Passing the PADI IE is an important milestone, but training with Nautilus adds something more. At Nautilus Diving Kuwait, our IDC goes beyond simply meeting the required standards by developing confident, disciplined, and capable instructors who understand PADI Standards and apply them with clarity, consistency, and professionalism. With detailed coaching, continuous feedback, and a strong focus on teaching, leadership, and confidence, completing your IDC with Nautilus becomes a mark of pride and credibility. A reflection of training quality, preparation, and a commitment to excellence. At Nautilus Diving Kuwait, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center, we are proud to offer one of Kuwait’s leading IDC programs, guided by two dedicated PADI Course Directors.

Led by Kuwait's pioneers

Meet your Course Directors

Mohammad Buhemdi

First PADI Course Director in Kuwait

Founder of Nautilus Diving Kuwait and the first PADI Course Director in Kuwait. With an academic teaching background and a deep passion for diving, Mohammad brings a clear, structured and professional approach, helping candidates understand not just what to teach, but how to teach it effectively.

Dr. Anood Alrabea

First female PADI Course Director in Kuwait

The first female PADI Course Director in Kuwait. Passionate, supportive and committed to developing new dive professionals, Dr. Anood brings valuable mentorship and an inspiring perspective to every candidate's instructor journey.

Successful IDCs

100+

Instructors certified

10+

IDC Staff Instructors

2015

Developing pros since

During the course

What you'll master

Classroom Presentations

Confined-water Presentation

Open-water training

Dive theory

PADI standards

Dive planning

Physics & physiology

The underwater environment

Backed by a professional team of 10+ PADI IDC Staff Instructors who provide personal guidance, constructive feedback and continuous support throughout your journey.

Enroll in the IDC

Choose your course and start your instructor journey.