GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA – January 2026 – The official 2026 schedule for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Gili Trawangan has been released, outlining ten confirmed training programs and corresponding Instructor Examination (IE) dates across the calendar year.
The PADI IDC in Gili Trawangan continues to serve as a structured professional training pathway for certified Divemasters seeking instructor-level qualifications within an internationally recognized scuba education system. The newly published schedule provides long-term visibility for candidates planning professional development in Indonesia’s Gili Islands.
2026 PADI Instructor Development Course Schedule
The following Instructor Development Course (IDC) programs and PADI Instructor Examination (IE) dates are 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 is designed to align with PADI training standards while supporting candidates through knowledge development, confined-water teaching, open-water presentations, and instructor-level assessments.
Professional-Level Training in the Gili Islands
Instructor-level programs are conducted at an established PADI IDC Centre in Gili Trawangan that has been operational for more than three decades. The location is recognized for its long-standing role in professional scuba training within Indonesia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
The IDC curriculum is delivered under the supervision of Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional experience spans over 23 years across multiple international diving destinations, including Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Caribbean. Thousands of instructor certifications have been issued in the Gili Islands under this training framework.
Comprehensive PADI Professional Programs
In addition to the PADI Instructor Development Course, the training center supports a full range of professional and continuing education pathways, including:
- PADI Divemaster Course
- Emergency First Response Instructor Training
- PADI Instructor Crossover Programs
- Specialty Instructor Training
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Preparation
- IDC Staff Instructor Programs
- Course Director and Master Instructor Preparation
These programs contribute to a structured progression model for divers pursuing long-term careers within the global diving industry.
About the PADI IDC in Gili Trawangan
The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan operates within Indonesia’s Gili Islands, a region internationally recognized for marine biodiversity, professional dive training infrastructure, and consistent year-round diving conditions. The center focuses on standardized instructor education supported by real-world teaching methodologies and professional skill development.
Media Contact
Contact Name: Holly Macleod
Website: https://www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
