GILI ISLANDS, INDONESIA – The 2026 training calendar for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in the Gili Islands has been formally confirmed, outlining ten instructor training sessions and corresponding PADI Instructor Examination (IE) dates scheduled throughout the year.
The PADI IDC Gili Islands program supports Divemaster-level professionals pursuing instructor certification within an established island-based training environment in Indonesia. The newly released schedule provides advanced notice for candidates planning professional development in the region.
2026 PADI IDC Gili Islands Training Dates
The following Instructor Development Courses and Instructor Examinations will be conducted in the Gili Islands during 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 follows PADI’s instructor training standards, covering academic development, confined-water instruction, open-water teaching techniques, and evaluation procedures aligned with the Instructor Examination.
Professional Dive Training in the Gili Islands
Instructor-level courses are delivered in the Gili Islands, an established scuba training destination known for accessible dive sites and a long-standing professional diving community. The IDC is conducted at a PADI IDC Centre with more than three decades of operational history in the region.
Instructional oversight is provided by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional experience includes more than 23 years within international dive training environments across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Caribbean. Instructor development programs are structured to reinforce teaching methodology, diver safety standards, and operational awareness within professional dive centers.
Extended PADI Professional Education Programs
Beyond the Instructor Development Course, the Gili Islands training center delivers a full portfolio of PADI professional 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 Programs
- Course Director and Master Instructor Preparation
These pathways support structured career progression within the recreational scuba diving industry.
About the PADI IDC Gili Islands
The PADI IDC Gili Islands provides professional-level instructor education within Indonesia’s Gili archipelago. Training programs emphasize standardized PADI instruction supported by practical teaching experience in a real-world dive environment.
Media Contact
Contact Name: Holly Macleod
Website: https://www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
