Become a PADI Instructor in Paradise!

The Instructor Development Course at Buddy Dive Academy offers the best environment to become a PADI professional. We have the perfect combination of the most important aspects that will guarantee your success in your IDC and future career as a PADI instructor.
		First is our # 1 top quality reputation in the diving industry. Buddy Dive Resort has being awarded the prestigious World’s Best Diving and Resort for 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 by Sport Diving Magazine. This clearly describes the atmosphere that will be hosting you during your Instructor Development Course.
The dive operation and instructional staff have earned an industry-wide reputation for excellence that enables us to guarantee you 100% success in your Instructor Examination. Workshops and instructional scenarios during your IDC will prepare you for real life as a professional of the diving industry as a PADI instructor.
		Another very important aspect is our infrastructure, top quality dive shop, classrooms, swimming pools, boats, retail shop, and the most updated instructional resources, will provide the highest levels of professionalism.
Nevertheless, it is important to mention that Buddy Dive Academy is situated in the best location in the world. Just one step from the classrooms and you will be immersed in the infamous warm waters of Bonaire, best known for it’s amazing visibility, calmness, beautiful healthy reef, and unbeatable aquatic life.
		We offer an extensive spectrum of courses and continuing education for our instructor candidates, like specialty instructor training after the IDC, and TEC Courses at instructor level.      Our Instructor Development programs are 3 days longer than the standard 7 days IDC’s. This way our program becomes more comprehensive and relax than the majority of Instructor Development Courses in the region with a free Preparation Course, we also offer the online option (e-Learning) for candidates who have time limitations.
Our Instructor Development Courses are limited to a max of 8 participants with the assistance of an IDC Staff Instructor. Our philosophy is to provide all the needs that our participants have during the program in a dedicated and personal manner. That is why we can guarantee your success in the exams and in your life as a PADI Instructor.
		Our Course Director and IDC Staff Instructors are Multilingual. English, Spanish, German, and Dutch are common spoken languages.

Our background in the diving industry is a prove of experience in the field, costumer service, professionalism, commitment and integrity!