The Truth About the PADI IDC: Relaxed, Rewarding, and Real at Oceans 5 Gili Air
The Truth About the PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air PADI IDC Gili Islands | Oceans 5 Gili Air If you’ve ever browsed dive forums or listened to stories from instructors, you’ve probably heard it: “The PADI IDC is the most difficult course you’ll ever take.” But is that really true? At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we challenge this common myth—and replace it with a far more accurate version: The PADI Instructor Development Course is structured, immersive, and, most importantly, enjoyable . Let’s clear up the misconceptions and explore why the IDC at Oceans 5 is a journey toward confidence, not chaos. Busting the Biggest Myth: “The PADI IDC is Harder Than the Divemaster Course” This is the most persistent hoax in professional dive training. Many divers approach the IDC fearing it's more intense than their Divemaster course. But here’s the truth: The Divemaster course is where you master diving skills; the IDC is where you learn to teach them. That difference is key. During yo...
