Professional course
Specialty Instructor
Develop the course-specific teaching knowledge and practical techniques needed to make a chosen PADI specialty engaging, safe and effective.
Course overview
What to expect.
Develop the course-specific teaching knowledge and practical techniques needed to make a chosen PADI specialty engaging, safe and effective.
What you will learn
- Apply the standards and performance requirements for the selected specialty
- Plan knowledge development and in-water teaching
- Use course-specific equipment and risk controls
- Develop practical teaching tips and student-evaluation methods
Course inclusions
- Instructor-development workshops, presentations and evaluations required for the selected pathway
- PADI materials, application fees and examination fees confirmed separately before enrollment
- Mentoring and practical teaching development with the authorized trainer
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Instructor, or currently participating in or recently completing an IDC/OWSI program for most specialties
- Assistant Instructors and Divemasters may qualify for selected non-diving or specified specialties
- Additional prerequisites and exit requirements vary by specialty
Plan ahead
Important notes
- PADI prerequisites and qualifying equivalent certifications are checked before enrollment
- The final Omanta schedule, materials and equipment are confirmed when booking
- Training remains subject to medical fitness, weather, instructor availability and satisfactory completion of all requirements
Certification / outcome: After meeting the current course, experience and application requirements, the candidate may receive the selected PADI Specialty Instructor rating.