
Become a confident and respected PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with the most enthusiastic and passionate PADI Course Director in the country. Steve teaches PADI Instructor Development Courses (PADI IDCs) in PADI Dive Centres around the UK, Red Sea Egypt and in Spain so you may not have to travel far to experience his unique teaching style. Find a Steve Prior PADI IDC near you.
Steve Prior is a PADI Platinum Course Director who really cares about his sport, his profession and really cares about you - but don't just take our word for it.
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You can start your PADI IDC today! Once you have signed up for your PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) with us, you have expert knowledge literally at your fingertips. You will be encouraged to test your knowledge of Dive Theory (physics, physiology, RDP, equipment, skills and the environment and PADI Standards) and you are invited to email your exam answers to us. Our feedback and advice will ensure your PADI IDC preparation is right on track.

Our PADI Instructor Development Courses (PADI IDCs) are fun and successful because we teach people and not courses. We care about people and our experience has shown us that every person learns in a slightly different way and because of this, each and every one of our PADI IDC candidates gets individual attention and personalised counselling.
You will be using unique "Prior Knowledge" accelerated learning techniques that we have developed throughout our extensive teaching experiences to ensure your PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) is fun, relaxing and successful.
Our PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) schedule is planned so that you can incorporate Specialty Instructor Training into your development. This training will increase your confidence for the PADI Instructor's Exam (PADI IE) and extend your teaching range when you qualify. Teaching is much more relaxing and fun as a newly qualified instructor, if the first courses you undertake are Specialty Courses. Why? Less logistics, shorter duration and you are teaching divers who can already dive!


Emergency First Respose Instructor (EFRI) is a hugely popular course and essential for you, the PADI Scuba Instructor. All of our PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) schedules allow time for you to gain this valuable certification.
Having completed the course you will be qualified to teach divers and non-divers alike, all they need to know about First Aid and CPR and give them the confidence to care.
At the end of your PADI Instructor Development Course you will be prepared to pass your PADI Instructor's Exam but for those who want extra peace of mind, we will run a mock exam so there will be no surprises on the big day. We also try to be around in a supportive role during your 2-day PADI Instructor's Exam. We take care of logistics to ensure that your PADI Instructor's Exam runs smoothly so that you can focus and enjoy the whole experience.


Steve has vast experience of teaching courses on communication, motivation and training. In your PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) he passes on all the very latest practices that modern successful corporations develop. Many past candidates tell us that they gained promotion in their work because they employed the techniques learned on our PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC). So choosing who you do your PADI
Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) with is a massive decision. You want to be a great instructor and want to learn a fun but challenging environment. You only become a PADI Instructor once in your life so make sure your PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) experience is memorable for the right reasons.
If you want to discuss any aspect of your future PADI Instructor Development Course PADI (IDC) please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Enthusiastic candidates ask me how they can best prepare for the PADI Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC). My answer is always the same - Dive Theory.
When you are confident with dive theory, use our specially designed IDC Preparation Pack to find out what else you can do to prepare yourself for a stress free PADI IDC with Steve Prior.
Many people ask for more intensive preparation and so we offer a 2 Day IDC Prep Course ahead of the PADI IDC. Whether it is theory or skills that you feel you need help with, you will have expert advice all along the way. You will learn tips and tricks to help you pass your exams and advice on how to improve your skill demonstrations
Our IDC Prep Courses are highly popular and 100% of people who have attended them have passed their PADI Instructor Exam first time!
The 2 day IDC Prep Course you took me through was fantastic, the proof being that I passed straight through the PADI Instructors Exam with no make ups!" John, Nottingham
"I have found this whole experience one of the best in my life and will always remember the feeling of compete elation of passing my IE! All I can say is thank you, and if I could do it all again I would!" Anna, Hove