PADI Co-Founder John Cronin once observed, “PADI Course Directors are the crème de la crème.”

PADI Course Directors are instructor trainers who conduct PADI Instructor Development Courses and other instructor-level training, holding the highest and most respected rating in recreational scuba diving. Those who join this elite group of professionals pass through a stringent screening process that examines their experience and training just to get into the demanding, intense two week Course Director Training Course. Rise to the top. Reach for the PADI Course Director rating.Prerequisites include:

Renewed teaching status PADI Master Instructor for at least six months.
Conduct all PADI certification courses and experience programs using methods consistent with PADI Standards and philosophy as outlined in the PADI Instructor Manual.
Exclusively use the complete PADI System of diver education including all appropriate PADI training materials.
Certified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Certified as a current Emergency First Response Instructor.
Experience working with a PADI Center or Resort.