PADI IDC material online — available now

Diver's Network - We are highly recommending our IDC candidates to take the PADI IDC Online, so we are now adding a FREE Advanced Sidemount Instructor Course + 100AUD discount on any IDC package. Go to Diver's Network IDC Packages.

PADI IDC Candidates may now complete a portion of their IDC program online through PADI’s eLearning system. The cost is $320 and it reduces the IDC program time by approximately two days. By taking advantage of the eLearning option, IDC candidates and Course Directors have more time to devote to in-water sessions and workshops.

The decision to put certain sections of the course online was based on survey results from PADI Course Directors worldwide and the program was field tested during 2008 and 2009. In areas where eLearning is not accessible or translations are unavailable, the Course Director may complete the nine eLearning sections in person.

Students can register for the IDC online material in two ways by clicking the eLearning link of Diver's Network.

The IDC online program is part of the IDC Evolution revealed at DEMA 2009 and includes nine sections:

• General Standards and Procedures*
• Learning the PADI System
• Risk Management*
• Marketing diving
• Promoting Discover Scuba and Open Water programs*
• Teaching PADI Specialty courses
• Business of Diving*
• Promoting continuing education programs*
• How to teach the RDP
  

* These programs have a “part two” discussion component to be completed in person with the Course Director.

The student will need a 2010 PADI Instructor manual and student diver materials for OW, AOW and Rescue to reference during the online training. Whether using eLearning or doing an entirely classroom option, all IDC candidates will need the materials from the new IDC crewpak.

The nine sections may be completed in any order. The candidate must complete a short assessment at the end of each section to verify section completion.

When the student has finished all nine sections, they can print out an eRecord and should brought to the start of the IDC. The candidate must also bring a SWOT analysis, along with a two marketing plans for review and discussion during the classroom portion of their IDC.

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