Location: Indonesia
Indonesia has confirmed the official 2026 schedule for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), outlining a year-long program of instructor-level scuba training to be conducted in the Gili Islands. The announcement establishes Indonesia’s continued role as a major regional center for professional diver education operating under internationally recognized PADI standards.
All 2026 PADI IDC programs in Indonesia will be delivered in Gili Trawangan at Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan, the first PADI IDC Centre established in the region. With more than 30 years of operational history, the facility remains a key contributor to professional scuba training and instructor development within Indonesia.
Program oversight and instructional evaluation are conducted by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional experience spans over 23 years across multiple international diving destinations. The Indonesian IDC framework emphasizes instructor competency, standardized teaching assessment, and applied instructional methodology aligned with global certification requirements.
PADI IDC Indonesia – Confirmed 2026 Course and 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 Indonesian PADI IDC curriculum combines structured academic development with practical teaching evaluations designed to mirror real instructional scenarios. This approach supports consistent training outcomes for instructor candidates seeking certification applicable across a wide range of global dive operations.
Indonesia’s established marine environments, combined with long-standing professional training infrastructure, continue to support the country’s position as a preferred destination for instructor-level scuba education. The 2026 schedule announcement further reflects the nation’s ongoing commitment to standardized professional training within the international diving industry.
Media Contact:
Holly Macleod
Website: www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com