Scuba Career Training

Do you remember what it was like to take your first breath underwater, the excitement of being weightless and the thrill of exploring the underwater world? Are you ready to transform your life and the lives of others through scuba diving and live the life you’ve only dreamed of? All this and more is what awaits you as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

During your professional scuba career training with Sea Experience, a PADI 5 Star Career Development Center, you will learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by participating in Knowledge Development presentations, Confined Water presentations and Open Water presentations. During the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) you will also attend and participate in curriculum presentations, demonstrate competency in dive skills such as performing a face-down mask, snorkel, fin swim and pass a five-part theory exam and a Standards exam.

Sea Experience is full service PADI Career Development Center licensed by the Commission for Independent Education through the Florida Department of Education. This ensures that your training is provided by a facility that meets the strictest standards not only required by PADI but also the State of Florida. The dive shop, classroom, pool, dive boats and accommodations are all in one location. You will receive complete professional scuba career training with a facility that not only trains all levels of scuba diving but also does daily scuba dives on the local reefs and wrecks and welcomes group dive trips. This means you are immersed in the scuba diving lifestyle that only an active dive center can provide.

Prerequisites

To qualify for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), you must:

Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months (check with our PADI Course Director or Contact Us for qualifying credentials.)
Be certified as an Emergency First Response Instructor prior to the Instructor Exam
Be at least 18 years old
Be certified as a diver for at least six months
Have 60 logged scuba dives to participate in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and PADI Instructor Exam. You’ll need to show proof of 100 logged scuba dives to be certified by PADI
Have proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. The Emergency First Response course meets this requirement
Be fit for scuba diving and submit a Medical Statement (PDF) signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Course Materials

The PADI Instructor Development Crewpak which includes the following:

PADI’s Guide to Teaching manual with binder & CD
PADI Specialty Course Instructor manual
Instructor cue cards for Confined Water, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Divemaster
Open Water Prescriptive lesson guides CD-ROM
Diving Knowledge Workbook
Open Water and Confined Water lesson preparation slates
Open Water, Rescue Diver and Divemaster Quizzes and Exam books
Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor Guide
Positive Approach Selling DVD
PADI Backpack

Equipment Needed

Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, and booties).
Scuba equipment (rental is available).
Tanks and Weights provided.
Two signaling devices – one audible and one visual
Cutting tool such as a knife, compass and dive watch

Courses

PADI Assistant Instructor
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) – $995
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Preparation (MSDT) – $1,399 (Includes all materials and PADI fees)
PADI IDC Staff Instructor - $899 (Includes all materials and PADI fees)
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Audit – $399

Phase Training

Total Immersion Program (TIP): Open Water to Divemaster – $3,899 (Includes Books, Materials and PADI fees)
Phase I: Professional PADI Divemaster, EANx Specialty Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, DAN O2 Provider and Emergency First Responder – $1,799 (Includes Books, Materials and PADI fees)
Phase II: PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Emergency First Response Instructor Course – $2,999 (Includes Books, Materials and PADI fees)
Phase III: Master Scuba Diver Trainer, DES Instructor, Resort Specialist – $3,999 (Includes Books, Materials and PADI fees)

Do you want to further your dive education and become a PADI Instructor? If you have financing through alternative sources contact Jayne Haas at scuba@divefortlauderdale.com or at 813-362-6206 for more information and any questions. State of Florida Department of Education Vocational Rehabilitation Approved.

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Testimonials

My first visit to Sea Experience was one to be remembered. From the first phone call to the last good byes, a great experience. The friendly staff not only helped me with my dive plans but also with suggestions on lodging, restaurants and shopping. Good quality rental gear and great diving were next. The boat Continue Reading

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my kids age 12 and 13 just got their open water certification and everyone at Sea Experience were awesome. Very accommodating clean boat nice crew!!!

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I’ve got my PADI open water certification with Sea Experience. I feel very lucky to have found this place by pure chance. Great staff, great instructors, very professional. They really care about you and your safety. On top of that, I’ve got to see some great ship wrecks and coral reefs on my first open Continue Reading

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Fun and Professional This was my first time snorkeling. I found Sea Experience on the web and so thought I would try them out. The crew on the glass bottom snorkel boat were great. They gave everyone really good instructions and helped me out to be comfortable in the water. I had a really good Continue Reading

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Excellent Excellent!! Mark and the rest of the guys worked very well with us. We enjoyed the experience, ask for Mark he is a very good instructor.

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Former Students

Just wanted to quickly thank you, and all the staff at Sea Experience for a wonderful time. I learned a tremendous amount about being a Divemaster and thoroughly enjoyed the program. Thank you for all your assistance in the past helping to get everything situated and booked. Not only did I receive my Divemaster certification, but I was able to make many new friends (at the shop) along the way. You all run a truly exceptional business and I will definitely be writing positive reviews for Sea Experience on multi-media forums (Facebook, Twitter, Trip Advisor, etc).

Thanks again! I hope to see you all next time I’m in town as I have family in Ft. Lauderdale.

-Nick Little, DM, Washington DC

I flew from Nassau, Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale to study with Pam Bradley at Sea Experience; another Instructor, from Lauderdale Divers had directed me to them. I researched Sea Experience and read all these wonderful reviews about Pam and the school. I knew immediately I wanted to have the experience that these reviewers had raved about, especially after being directed to them by another dive op. I have to say Pam's reviews were confirmed after only a few days of meeting her. Tim and I both decided that we would also like to add ourselves to that list of satisfied instructors who would write about the IDC Pam conducts.

Simply put, Pam is the most inspiring and professional mentor I have had the pleasure to be trained by in my life. The entire time she represented her pride in being a PADI Pro, and encouraged us to challenge and better ourselves. I am so grateful to have had her as my Course Director for the IDC. Pam had patience and teaching skills that I have great admiration for, and I plan to follow in her lead.

She is a true mentor, who truly lived by the Instructor's Creed; fostering self-esteem in her students, taught the value of character and integrity and absolutely transformed timidity into confidence. It would be untrue to say anything else about this exceptional mentor.

I knew the IDC was a challenging and rewarding course from my instructor friends, but I had no idea that I would meet colleagues and a mentor that became a friend. I feel the need to express my respect and appreciation for Pam Bradley. I hope that all IDC instructors give their students the instruction and inspiration she gave me.

-Chelsea Crothers, OWSI, Nassau Bahamas

I traveled from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to take the IDC with Sea Experience. I just wanted to share and acknowledge the positive experience that I had when taking my IDC, October 9-19, 2012. The experience allowed me to be fully prepared for the IE exam of October 20-21, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sea Experience; The entire staff at Sea Experience is first rate, they were friendly, positive and helpful. They were very professional at all times. As you can image when trying to run a store and teach classes things can get a little loud. If it did they would shut the door to the classroom and apologize to us about the noise and also ask the customers if they can move their conversations away from the classroom. Which the customers did. The staff at Sea Experience always ensured that we were well taken care of, whether we were on land or in the water. The business practices and standards of this store appear to be well above other business that I have had dealings with.

Course Director, Pam Bradley: I can't say enough good things with regards to the Course Director, Pam Bradley. She is energetic, knowledgeable, patient, calm and a true professional for the dive community. She went above and beyond to ensure that our skills were well developed and that our presentations and knowledge for the standards and the theory exams were well above the minimum standards. After water sessions she would work with students that required assistance in mastering skills and or demonstrations. The theory portion of the course was challenging for some and she stayed after the course day was done for an extra 1-1 1/2 hours to review issues that we had and would often put them into simpler terms so that we had the knowledge not just for the IE but to be able to use it as instructors. In addition to the assistance in the classroom after the course day, she also gave us her cell phone number so that we could call her after hours if we had any problems or concerns or came across a question while we were studying.

By taking the IDC with Sea Experience and Course Director, Pam Bradley I have been given the skills and knowledge to be a true PADI Professional. They lead by example and set standards for instructors which I am truly grateful for and will carry with me for a lifetime.

She made a passion and a dream come true!

-Tim Ness, OWSI, Manitoba Canada

The following is to inform you about my experience in the MSDT class, your CDC facility, but over all, about Course Director Ms. Pam Bradley. I do not have the fitting words to describe my satisfaction, pride, and fulfillment in regards of the quality of instruction I received through your center.

Sea Experience Center has a pleasant, modern and welcoming environment I have never seen in a scuba shop. Your office staff and boat crew made me feel part of them. They were approachable, accommodating, and funny!

Let's not forget Ms. Bradley. She is one of the most enthusiastic, knowledgeable, outstanding professional I have ever met. Her instructional delivery of content and her calmness during the classes and dives made me aware of the critical importance of excellent teaching. I enrolled in your MSDT class this past May 11, 2012, and I can't stop smiling. The value and quality of detail of what I have learned has definitely made me realize the significance of quality instruction with meaning. I became not only a better diver, but a better Scuba Instructor. Ms. Bradley knows how to deliver PADI standards with excellence and fidelity.

Well, in overall, I want to say thank you. You are definitely a bona-fide Five Star Career Development Center. Your staff, your crew and your Course Director are the real thing!

-Mrs. Teri Denis, MSDT, Naples, Florida USA

I wish to Thank Course Director Pam Bradley and the Staff at Sea Experience for the wonderful training and valuable experiences that I had while attending the IDC for my Staff IDC Instructor and HSA Instructor Certification.

I met Pam several years ago, while attending my IDC. Pam's professionalism and dedication to her profession and passing that information on to us students was invaluable and life changing. The main reason for me going to train at Sea Experience for my Staff IDC Certification is Pam Bradley. I can think of no other Course Director that I would want to train under or have other candidates train under, other than Pam. Her willingness to go beyond the lessons and not just give the candidate the information needed is immeasurable. She not only instills knowledge, but the pride and professionalism that goes along with being a PADI Instructor.

I am looking forward to seeing Pam and the Staff at Sea Experience again as I train for my next PADI Instructor level!!
- Dorsey Lewis, USA

Pam, I just saw that you were the official PADI member of the month on PADI.com!! Congratulations! This is a huge achievement and having gone through the IDC with you, I am not surprised in the least bit that PADI would grant this award to you. You really made a difference in my dive career and I just wanted to say thanks and congrats.

- Joe Heiser, USA

Mad props for being the greatest Course Director ever! Thanks for prepping me and helping me to be a scuba instructor. Because of you, I'm living the dream!

- Jeff Knapp, USA

You saw the potential in me, more than I had and you picked me up and guided me to allow me to pass with flying colors .I returned home and with all my new skills under my belt went out and assisted other divers and taught the PADI system and whilst doing that I still had the torch burning for me to progress and for you to take me to the next level. I know everyone always thinks the person who taught them to dive is the best instructor, or every instructor thinks there course director is the best. I know, with hand on my heart, I can honestly say you are the best, this is why PADI has given you platinum status and anyone who is serious about becoming an Instructor should contact you. Thank You Pam!!!

- Ian Neale, United Kingdom

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