Become a PADI Instructor
Train with Course Director Mike in Tenerife. Professional excellence from Divemaster to instructor levels, year-round Atlantic waters.
Training the next generation of dive leaders.
Mike doesn't just teach you to pass an exam — he prepares you for a career. With over a decade as a PADI Course Director in Tenerife's challenging Atlantic waters, his programs are built around real-world excellence, personal mentorship and lifelong professional standards.
Six reasons our graduates teach worldwide.
Small groups
Maximum six candidates per IDC. Real attention, real feedback, real preparation for the IE.
Personalized mentorship
You train with Mike directly — not a rotating cast of staff instructors.
Year-round Atlantic
20°C+ water all year. Calm bays for skills, ocean swell for real-world conditioning.
International environment
Students from 40+ countries every year. You graduate into a global professional network.
Professional standards
PADI Platinum status, 100% IE pass rate, decade-long zero-incident record.
Tenerife lifestyle
Volcano hikes, surf towns, year-round sun. Train hard, recover well, live fully.
Graduates teaching across the world.
"Mike's IDC is the most demanding two weeks I've ever spent — and the most rewarding. I left ready to teach, not just to pass the IE."
"Six months in Tenerife with the career package and I'm now teaching full-time in the Maldives. The structure and mentorship are unmatched."
"Small groups, real ocean diving and a Course Director who actually remembers your name. Exactly what I was hoping for."
Live the Island Life
Training in Paradise · Tenerife, Spain
Upcoming IDC Dates
Limited to six candidates per intake for maximum attention from Mike.
Full Instructor Development Course + EFR Instructor.
Ideal for candidates finishing their year on a high.
IDC + MSDT Prep + internship. Total professional immersion.
Partner with us.
Dive centres, internship operators and career partners — work directly with an active Course Director and tap into our international graduate network.
Partnerships Coming SoonShop & Equipment.
Curated instructor essentials, training materials, branded merchandise and digital course packages. Launching alongside our 2027 intake.
Preview the shopCommon questions.
What are the prerequisites for the IDC?+
You must be a PADI Divemaster, at least 18 years old, certified for six months and have 60 logged dives to start the IDC (100 to attend the Instructor Examination).
Why Tenerife for instructor training?+
Tenerife offers year-round diving, varied Atlantic conditions from calm volcanic bays to true ocean swell, and a deeply professional dive community. You leave ready for any working environment.
Is accommodation included?+
We offer flexible accommodation packages ranging from shared candidate apartments to private studios within walking distance of the dive centre.
Ready to change your life?
Applications are open for our next instructor program. Start your professional diving career in Tenerife.