Become a PADI Instructor in Komodo
Train in one of the world’s most spectacular diving destinations
✓ PADI 5★ IDC Center |✓ 20+ Years Experience | ✓ 4 Sessions in 2026
Is This Program Right for You?
Are you passionate about diving and looking to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).
Our IDC course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). Led by experienced PADI Course Director Marcel Jansen, you’ll receive personalized instruction and hands-on training that will prepare you for a successful career as a scuba diving instructor.
At Azul Komodo, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. Our IDC course covers everything from dive theory and teaching methods to risk management, business principles and eco-sustainable actions. We also provide ample opportunity for practice teaching and feedback, ensuring that you feel fully prepared for your final evaluation.
Our IDC course isn’t just about becoming a certified instructor. It’s also about immersing yourself in the breathtaking underwater world of Komodo National Park. As part of the course, you’ll need to complete a minimum of 100 logged dives, allowing you to explore the park’s stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in conservation initiatives and learn about sustainable diving practices.
Don’t just take our word for it – our IDC graduates have gone on to successful careers in the diving industry all over the world. Join us at Azul Komodo and take the first step towards your dream career as a scuba diving instructor.
Upcoming IDC Courses at Azul Komodo-2026 Schedule
PADI IDC COURSES AT AZUL KOMODO
Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Become a professional dive educator.
Learn the teaching skills, standards, and communication techniques that prepare you to confidently guide students in both pool and open-water environments.
Our IDC blends real-world practice with Komodo’s unique conditions, giving you the experience and adaptability you need to thrive as a PADI Instructor anywhere.
The essential foundation for progressing to the Instructor Exam and earning your OWSI rating.
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)
Where you become a teacher.
The OWSI rating qualifies you to teach the full range of PADI core courses—from Discover Scuba Diving all the way through Divemaster.
This package includes everything in the IDC except the Instructor Exam (paid directly to PADI).
What’s included in the OWSI Program at Azul Komodo:
EFR Instructor (EFRI)
Teaches you to run PADI’s CPR/First Aid courses—required for Rescue Diver and higher training.
Nitrox Instructor
Qualifies you to teach the Enriched Air Diver course. (Prerequisite: You must already be a Nitrox Diver.
Specialty Instructor Certifications
You’ll graduate ready to teach:
1) Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB)
2) AWARE™ specialties (Coral Reef Conservation + Dive Against Debris)
Instructor Exam (IE)
Demonstrate your readiness as a PADI Professional.
Across two days of evaluations, you’ll teach in confined and open water, complete dive theory exams, and showcase the skills you’ve refined during IDC.
Held in a structured, supportive format, the IE confirms you’re prepared to step into instructor-level leadership with confidence.
Passing the IE is your final milestone before becoming a certified Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
Build your instructor toolkit.
An MSDT is an instructor trained to teach at least five specialties. This makes you more employable and much more versatile.
What’s included in the Azul Komodo MSDT Program
Everything from the OWSI package
AWARE Shark Conservation Instructor
Four additional Specialty Instructor ratings of your choice
Real teaching experience in Komodo
This pathway helps fast-track your teaching confidence and meet the requirements for higher pro levels.
IDC Staff Instructor
Train the next generation of instructors.
For experienced instructors who want to step into mentorship and leadership roles. You’ll learn to evaluate IDC candidates and support our Course Director during instructor development.
A required step if you’re moving toward Master Instructor or Course Director.
YOUR COURSE DIRECTOR, MARCEL JANSEN
Marcel Janssen
PADI Course Director | 6,000+ Dives | 20+ Years Experience
Marcel Jansen is a PADI Course Director with over 20 years of experience in the diving industry. Born in the Netherlands, he earned a degree in engineering and began his career working as a mechanical engineer and a trainer for engineering software.
After being certified as an Open Water Diver in 1999, Marcel became a PADI Instructor in 2003. Since then, he has been diving and working in Europe, Egypt, the Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. He was invited to join the PADI Course Director Training Course and earned his PADI Course Director status in 2018.
As founder of Asia Scuba Instructors, Marcel now leads Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) across multiple locations in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Marcel is known for his approachable teaching style and commitment to student success. He teaches in a relaxed, friendly manner with a strong focus on building confident, capable instructors who feel ready for real-world diving jobs.
Qualifications
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Sp Trainer
- Instructor Development Course (IDC)
- AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Trainer
- Deep Instructor Trainer
- Digital Underwater Photography Instructor Trainer
- Dive Against Debris Instructor Trainer
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle Instructor Trainer
- Drift Instructor Trainer
- EFR Instructor Trainer
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor Trainer
- Enriched Air Instructor Trainer
- Night Diver Instructor Trainer
- PADI AWARE Instructor Trainer
- Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor
- Search & Recovery Instructor Trainer
- Self-Reliant Diver Instructor Trainer
- Underwater Naturalist Instructor Trainer
- Underwater Navigator Instructor Trainer
- Wreck Instructor Trainer
Qualifications
- Nationality: Dutch
- Teaching Languages: Dutch, German, English
- Certification: PADI Course Director
- Logged Dives: 6,000+
Why Komodo + Asia Scuba Instructors?
Asia Scuba Instructors is a network of renowned dive centers in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines offering the best training possible for aspiring dive professionals.
All our partnering dive centers are PADI 5* Instructor Development Centers or higher and offer ideal facilities to run PADI IDC programs and access to amazing dive sites
Course Packages & Pricing
Go Pro ‘OWSI’
(OWSI + EFRI)
Includes:
OWSI plus:
- ✓ EFR Instructor course* (Prerequisite is EFR Provider)
- ✓ Nitrox Instructor course* (Prerequisite is Nitrox diver)
- ✓ Instructor certifications for PPB, AWARE, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation, AWARE Dive against Debris
Go Pro ‘MSDT’
(OWSI + EFRI + MSDT prep)
Includes:
- ✓ EFR Instructor course* (Prerequisite is EFR Provider)
- ✓ Nitrox Instructor course* (Prerequisite is Nitrox diver)
- ✓ AWARE Shark Conservation Instructor course + 4 additional Specialties of your choice
PADI Materials
PADI Examination and Application Fees
To be paid to PADI directly
Note: PADI materials and examination fees will be updated when 2026 pricing is published by PADI.
IDC Staff Instructor course
Questions About Pricing or Packages?
Get in touch with our team to discuss which course is right for you
Ready to Start Your Instructor Journey?
Join us at Azul Komodo and take the first step towards your dream career as a scuba diving instructor
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