Location: Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
The confirmed 2026 calendar for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Instructor Development Course (IDC) has been formally released, outlining a full year of structured instructor-level training in Indonesia. The schedule establishes ten Instructor Development Courses and corresponding Instructor Examinations, offering a clearly defined pathway for dive professionals seeking instructional certification in 2026.
All 2026 IDC programs will be conducted in Gili Trawangan at Blue Marlin Dive, a facility with over 30 years of continuous operation and recognition as the first PADI IDC Centre established on the island. Training delivery and assessment are overseen by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional background spans more than two decades across multiple international diving destinations.
Confirmed 2026 PADI IDC and Instructor Examination Dates:
- January 7–26 | Instructor Examination: January 27–28
- February 11–March 2 | Instructor Examination: March 3–4
- March 18–April 6 | Instructor Examination: April 7–8
- April 22–May 11 | Instructor Examination: May 12–13
- May 27–June 15 | Instructor Examination: June 16–17
- July 1–20 | Instructor Examination: July 21–22
- August 5–24 | Instructor Examination: August 25–26
- September 9–28 | Instructor Examination: September 29–30
- October 14–November 2 | Instructor Examination: November 3–4
- November 18–December 7 | Instructor Examination: December 8–9
The IDC structure follows current PADI educational frameworks while incorporating experience-based instructional methods that address real-world teaching scenarios encountered within the diving industry. This approach ensures instructor candidates develop comprehensive academic knowledge alongside practical application skills aligned with international teaching environments.
Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan continues to serve as a long-established professional training venue within the Gili Islands, supporting instructor-level programs across multiple certification pathways including IDC, Specialty Instructor training, and advanced professional development courses.
The release of the 2026 schedule reinforces the ongoing role of the PADI IDC as a globally recognized framework for professional scuba instructor education, supporting consistency, safety, and instructional excellence within the international diving community.
Media Contact:
Holly Macleod
Website: www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
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