GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA – The official 2026 schedule for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Indonesia has been released, confirming ten instructor-level training programs to be conducted in Gili Trawangan throughout the year.
The PADI IDC Indonesia schedule outlines a full calendar of Instructor Development Courses and corresponding PADI Instructor Examinations (IE), providing structured planning opportunities for certified Divemasters seeking professional instructor credentials within Indonesia.
2026 PADI IDC Indonesia Training Calendar
The following PADI Instructor Development Courses and Instructor Examination dates are confirmed for 2026 in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia:
- January 7 – January 26, 2026 | IE: January 27 – 28
- February 11 – March 2, 2026 | IE: March 3 – 4
- March 18 – April 6, 2026 | IE: April 7 – 8
- April 22 – May 11, 2026 | IE: May 12 – 13
- May 27 – June 15, 2026 | IE: June 16 – 17
- July 1 – July 20, 2026 | IE: July 21 – 22
- August 5 – August 24, 2026 | IE: August 25 – 26
- September 9 – September 28, 2026 | IE: September 29 – 30
- October 14 – November 2, 2026 | IE: November 3 – 4
- November 18 – December 7, 2026 | IE: December 8 – 9
Each course adheres to PADI’s internationally recognized instructor training framework, encompassing theory development, confined-water skill evaluation, open-water teaching presentations, and formal assessment procedures.
Instructor Development in Indonesia’s Gili Islands
All 2026 PADI IDC Indonesia programs are scheduled to take place in Gili Trawangan, a long-established professional dive training location within Indonesia. Instructor-level training is conducted at a PADI IDC Centre that has supported professional diver education for more than 30 years.
Course delivery and evaluation are overseen by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional career spans over two decades across multiple international dive destinations. The instructor training approach integrates PADI teaching standards with practical, experience-based instruction relevant to modern dive operations.
Comprehensive PADI Professional Training Pathways
In addition to the Instructor Development Course, the Indonesia-based training center supports a broad range of PADI professional education programs, including:
- PADI Divemaster Training
- Emergency First Response Instructor Courses
- Instructor Crossover Programs
- Specialty Instructor Certifications
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Preparation
- IDC Staff Instructor Courses
- Course Director and Master Instructor Preparation
These programs contribute to long-term professional development opportunities within Indonesia’s recreational diving sector.
About PADI IDC Indonesia
PADI IDC Indonesia delivers instructor-level scuba training in accordance with PADI global standards, utilizing Indonesia’s Gili Islands as a base for professional development. Programs are structured to prepare candidates for instructional roles within dive centers worldwide.
Media Contact
Contact Name: Holly Macleod
Website: https://www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
