GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA – January 2026 – The official 2026 schedule for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Indonesia has been released, confirming Gili Trawangan as the location for a full calendar of instructor-level training programs and PADI Instructor Examinations (IE) throughout the year.
The announcement outlines ten scheduled Instructor Development Courses designed for certified Divemasters preparing to enter the professional teaching level of recreational scuba diving. Each program follows PADI’s standardized instructor curriculum and assessment structure.
2026 PADI IDC Indonesia Dates in Gili Trawangan
The following Instructor Development Courses and Instructor Examination dates have been confirmed for 2026:
- 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 IDC incorporates academic development, confined-water instruction, open-water teaching presentations, and evaluation processes required for participation in the PADI Instructor Examination.
Indonesia-Based Instructor Training in Gili Trawangan
All 2026 PADI IDC Indonesia programs will be conducted in Gili Trawangan, a location recognized for its long-standing role in professional scuba diving education. Instructor-level training is hosted at a PADI IDC Centre that has been operating in the region for more than 30 years.
Training oversight is provided by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional background includes over 23 years of international instructor development experience across multiple diving regions. Instructor training emphasizes structured teaching techniques, diver safety standards, and professional preparedness aligned with operational dive environments.
Additional PADI Professional Training Programs
Alongside the Instructor Development Course, the training center in Gili Trawangan supports a range of PADI professional and continuing education programs, including:
- PADI Divemaster Programs
- Emergency First Response Instructor Training
- PADI Instructor Crossover Courses
- Specialty Instructor Certifications
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Preparation
- IDC Staff Instructor Courses
- Course Director and Master Instructor Preparation
These programs contribute to structured professional progression within the global recreational diving industry.
About PADI IDC Indonesia in Gili Trawangan
PADI IDC Indonesia delivers instructor-level scuba training in accordance with internationally recognized PADI standards. Programs are conducted in Gili Trawangan and are designed 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
