Become a Professional PADI Instructor in the Waters of Crete
Instructor Development Course
Take the next step in your diving career through a complete and professionally structured Instructor Development Course in Crete designed for future diving instructors who want real experience, professional mentorship, and international career opportunities. Train in one of the most beautiful diving destinations in Greece while developing the skills and confidence needed to become a professional PADI Instructor.
BY OMEGA DIVERS
Professional Instructor Training
with Real Experience
Our Instructor Development Course in Crete is designed to provide much more than the standard instructor training experience. The program focuses on developing confident, professional, and capable diving instructors through realistic teaching scenarios, extended in-water sessions, practical workshops, and professional level diving education.
Throughout the two week training program, candidates receive step by step guidance from experienced Course Directors and professional diving staff while learning how to teach scuba diving according to international PADI standards. Every part of the course combines classroom theory, confined water teaching, open water presentations, problem solving exercises, and real instructor level preparation.
Unlike fast paced instructor courses focused only on passing the examination, this IDC focuses on building strong professional foundations for future diving careers. Candidates learn not only how to teach safely, but also how to organize courses, communicate with students, manage underwater situations, and develop confidence as professional instructors.
The incredible sea conditions and underwater landscapes of Crete create the perfect environment for instructor level training. Warm waters, excellent visibility, and a professional diving atmosphere allow candidates to fully focus on their education while enjoying unforgettable underwater experiences throughout the course.
Train with an Experienced PADI Course Director
One of the most important parts of any Instructor Development Course in Crete is the quality and experience of the instructor leading the training program. Our IDC is led by Course Director Jean Michel Pelissier, a highly experienced PADI professional with decades of international diving experience.
As a PADI Course Director since 2004, Jimmy brings more than 35 years of diving experience, over 15,000 logged dives, and more than 3,500 certified students into every course he teaches. His professional journey has taken him across some of the world’s most famous diving destinations including France, the Caribbean, the Maldives, Thailand, and St Martin.
Beyond recreational diving education, Jimmy also brings extensive experience as a Full Cave Diver and Technical Diving Trainer. His teaching style combines professionalism, patience, realistic instructor preparation, and genuine passion for underwater exploration and diving education.
Candidates benefit not only from official instructor training, but also from valuable real world knowledge gained through decades of professional diving operations and international instructor development experience.
our program
What's Included
Our Instructor Development Course in Crete includes a complete professional training package designed to help candidates focus fully on their instructor development journey.
The full two week program includes:
• Accommodation during the IDC
• Full scuba diving equipment
• Liability insurance
• Divemaster refresher course
• Extended IDC training with additional workshops
• Extra in-water training sessions
• 39GB of additional IDC teaching materials
• Five Specialty Instructor certifications
Included Specialty Instructor ratings:
• Enriched Air Specialty Instructor
• Oxygen Provider Instructor
• Navigation Specialty Instructor
• Search and Recovery Specialty Instructor
• Deep Diver Specialty Instructor
The program is designed to give candidates valuable instructor qualifications beyond the standard IDC curriculum, helping future instructors improve their professional opportunities after certification.
The course also includes structured preparation for the Instructor Examination, allowing candidates to feel fully prepared and confident before the official PADI evaluation process begins.
What's Included
Becoming a PADI Instructor opens the door to international diving opportunities and a completely different lifestyle centered around travel, adventure, and professional diving education. Completing the Instructor Development Course in Crete allows candidates to begin working as professional scuba diving instructors in diving destinations around the world.
The diving industry continues to create opportunities for qualified instructors in resorts, liveaboards, dive centers, tourism operations, and professional training facilities worldwide. Many divers choose the instructor pathway not only as a profession, but also as a lifestyle connected to the sea, travel, and underwater exploration.
Our IDC focuses on preparing candidates for real professional environments after certification. From teaching techniques and dive organization to communication skills and student management, every part of the course is structured to help future instructors feel confident entering the professional diving world.
For divers who dream about transforming their passion into a career, the Instructor Development Course in Crete becomes the perfect next step toward a professional future beneath the surface.
Become a Certified PADI Instructor in Crete
Start Your Professional Diving Journey Today
Take the next step toward an international diving career through professional instructor training in one of the most beautiful diving destinations in Greece. Join our Instructor Development Course in Crete and gain the skills, confidence, and professional experience needed to turn your passion for diving into a career beneath the surface.
Train with experienced professionals, explore incredible underwater environments, and begin your journey toward becoming a professional PADI Instructor in Crete.