Course Director is the highest rating in the PADI professional system — the instructors who train other instructors. Admission to PADI's own Course Director Training Course (CDTC) is competitive and application-based, run directly by PADI rather than at a local dive center, so serious preparation genuinely matters.
Working directly with me, we'll sharpen your presentation skills, dive theory depth, and understanding of the PADI System at the level CDTC evaluators expect, along with building the track record IDC Staff Instructors need to strengthen their application.
Advanced presentation and evaluation skills, in-depth dive theory and PADI standards mastery, and how to build a competitive CDTC application as an IDC Staff Instructor.
PADI IDC Staff Instructor status required, with a strong record of teaching and IDC assisting experience.
One-on-one CDTC preparation and mentorship. The Course Director Training Course itself is administered directly by PADI, separate from this prep.
Thinking about the highest rating in diving? Let's talk about your path.