PADI Instructor course in Nusa Penida Bali
The PADI Instructor course (IDC) is designed to get you ready to teach others how to dive. Being a PADI Instructor will open hundreds of job opportunities to you, all over the world! Ready to start teaching the world how to dive?
Ready to become a PADI Instructor?
If you already have a passion for diving and want to take it to the next level, then becoming a PADI Instructor is the next step! With over 6,600 PADI dive shops worldwide, the possibilities are endless to work in the dive industry!
Once you have completed your PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) and successfully pass your Instructor Examination, you will be certified to teach divers from Open Water to Divemaster, as well as some specialties.
Join an experienced and fun team for your PADI Instructor course in Bali, enjoy the world-class diving in Nusa Penida in the process and get ready for the next step in your scuba career!
Our team at Purple Dive has trained hundreds of dive pros together and will give you the tools to succeed!
Why choose Purple Dive for your PADI Instructor course?
The best team
With 2 Course Directors and several IDC Staff on site, you will get all the attention you deserve to successfully become a PADI Instructor!
Our Instructor courses are always small groups with multiple staff members, to allow everyone time to practice and learn at their pace.
Facilities
Right on the sea front, our place has been designed for scuba diving. Awesome training pool with a view, sunbeds to chill, an open classroom to study and all the facilities you can expect.
World-class diving
Manta rays, turtles, sunfish and more! The reefs around Nusa Penida are vibrant and very healthy, and you never know what you will encounter during your dives. Conditions can be challenging and that will make you a better instructor!
Proven quality of training
You can rest assured that we are taking your training seriously. We have received several awards from PADI for our outstanding contribution to the dive industry and we only hire the best dive pros to teach you! Read the feedback of our former students.
Job assistance
We offer a CV Workshop as part of our Instructor Course, in order to give you a head start in your dive career. With an extensive network of friends and relations, we can also assist you in looking for your first dive instructor job!
Language Support
Our staff speak English, French, Spanish, Indonesian and Mandarin. While we conduct most of your training in English for better employability, you can get support in any of these languages! Your course materials are available in most languages.
Enjoy the island life
Nusa Penida is a great place to call home for a few weeks! Beaches, cliffs, jungle to explore and plenty of restaurants and cool spots to hang out, are only a few of the things you can discover on our beautiful island. Be warned, it might just steal your heart!
We provide expert mentorship and training while you are with us and are dedicated to your success. Of course the final examination results depends on you! But we are proud to say we have a 100% success rate at the PADI examination in 2025 so far.
Get all the details about our PADI Instructor program here
You will receive our PDF that has detailed info about the course, costs, Nusa Penida, visas and more.
Meet your dive mentors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our Course Directors will be in charge of the entire PADI Instructor Course. You will also get to learn with our IDC Staff members, and benefit from their knowledge and experience. The entire team is here to ensure your success!
Course Director
Yvonne
Yvonne is our main PADI Course Director, and she has been teaching in Bali for 10 years. Yvonne runs IDC as well as some of the Divemaster training. She speaks English, Mandarin and Indonesian.
Course Director
Helene
Helene is a (retired) Course Director and she has been working in the area for over 13 years. She now oversees the operations. She speaks English, French, Spanish and Indonesian (and fluent PADI-standard slang).
IDC Staff
Lisa
Lisa is our General Manager. She is also a nurse! While mainly busy dealing with daily operations, she is always ready to jump on and assist.
Lisa speaks English and is learning Indonesian.
IDC Staff
Bastien
Bastien is one of our main mentors for Divemaster interns, but also assists on IDC when needed. His patience and calm are legendary around here.
Bastien speaks English and French.
IDC Staff
Daniel
Daniel is one of our main mentors for Divemaster interns, and he is an IDC Staff instructor, which makes him a great mentor for Indonesian candidates.
Daniel speaks English and Indonesian.
Get in touch!
Our PADI Instructor packages
See your IDC packages below. Further details about add-ons can be found in our wonderful PDF that recaps it all! Feel free to reach out to us for more details!
Core Instructor course
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Full PADI IDC Course
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EFR Instructor course
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Study materials sent to you beforehand
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Lunch, water, tea and coffee
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CV Workshop
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Purple Dive T-shirt
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Our fab Purple Dive rashguard
18 days - 21,500,000 IDR
Instructor + MSDT prep
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Full PADI IDC Course
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EFR Instructor course
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Study materials sent to you beforehand
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Lunch, water, tea and coffee
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CV Workshop
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Purple Dive T-shirt
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Our fab Purple Dive rashguard
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3 days of fun diving
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5 specialty instructor certifications
26 days - 28,000,000 IDR
These are the course fees. They do not include:
- Your PADI mandatory materials (IDC Elearning, IDC slates, EFR Instructor Elearning) = 15,500,000 IDR
- The PADI Instructor Examination fees and application fees
Purple Dive Instructor course schedule 2026/27
IDC course start
27th September 2026
25th November 2026
13th January 2027
13th March 2027
26th April 2027
26th June 2027
15 th September 2027
22nd November 2027
PADI Examination date
15-16th October 2026
13-14th December 2026
31st Jan/1st Feb 2027
31st Mar/1st Apr 2027
14-15th May 2027
14-15th July 2027
3-4 October 2027
10-11th December 2027
Learn to teach with us
Do you feel like you need a bit of help to get started? We can also offer a team-teaching internship after your IDC.
We offer an extra month of internship after the IDC, during which you will first shadow and then team teach courses with our experienced PADI instructors. You will certify the students that you teach. You can teach and dive up to 6 days per week for a month. This is only for instructors completing their IDC with us. We have limited availability, so please contact us to discuss further details.
Price: 13,000,000 IDR
Includes lunch on all diving days. Excludes equipment rental if needed.