{"id":28666,"date":"2024-05-26T17:42:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T22:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/?page_id=28666"},"modified":"2025-09-04T16:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:55:49","slug":"padi-idc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/en\/padi-idc\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28666\" class=\"elementor elementor-28666\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8856a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a8856a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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Mexico\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dots-green.png 242w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dots-green-14x12.png.webp 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fdeb5f4\" data-id=\"fdeb5f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df092a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df092a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Become a Dive Master with Scuba Playa in Playa del Carmen<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cd3440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cd3440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f680.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude80\" title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\"> GoPro with Scuba Playa<\/strong><\/h3><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PADI IDC<\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Start anywhere, go pro.<\/strong><\/p><p>At Scuba Playa, we don\u2019t just teach scuba diving\u2014we build dive professionals. As a <strong>PADI 5 Star IDC Center<\/strong>, we\u2019re recognized for excellence in instructor-level training and our dedication to top-tier dive education. Whether you\u2019re taking your first step into the dive industry or ready to go all the way to Instructor, our Pro-level courses combine world-class training, personalized mentorship, and real dive shop experience in the heart of Playa del Carmen.<\/p><p>Led by <strong>Manlio Leggio<\/strong>, PADI Course Director with over <strong>20 years of global dive experience<\/strong>, <strong>7,000+ dives<\/strong>, and more than <strong>2,000 certified students<\/strong>. With a deep passion for the ocean and a proven track record of developing successful dive pros, Manlio is committed to helping you thrive in the scuba industry\u2014while keeping the journey fun, challenging, and unforgettable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc8d04e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc8d04e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6be68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e6be68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd356c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd356c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b28128e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b28128e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ScubaPlaya-193-de-196-Anita-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-28422\" alt=\"DIVE MASTER\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ScubaPlaya-193-de-196-Anita-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ScubaPlaya-193-de-196-Anita-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ScubaPlaya-193-de-196-Anita-18x12.jpg.webp 18w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ScubaPlaya-193-de-196-Anita-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ScubaPlaya-193-de-196-Anita.jpg.webp 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eec2992 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eec2992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc3dc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fc3dc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0PADI IDC DATES<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>Become a leader underwater.<\/b><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>BEST PADI IDC IN THE WORLD<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Step into the first level of PADI leadership and start living the dive pro lifestyle. The Divemaster course at Scuba Playa prepares you to supervise diving activities, assist instructors, and lead certified divers\u2014with hands-on, real-world experience alongside our international team.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn to guide dives and manage dive logistics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assist with courses and sharpen your teaching skills.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build confidence, skill mastery, and ocean respect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4c5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\" title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\"> <\/span><b>Duration Options:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Track:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 weeks \u2013 intense, full-time training<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Extended Experience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4+ weeks \u2013 deeper mentorship and hands-on practice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\"> <\/span><b>Includes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Workshops, theory sessions, confined\/open water practice, conservation activities<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified as PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent certification)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 40 logged dives to start the course and 60 dives are needed to achieve certification<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of previous certification if obtained through an alternative provider<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d4a1c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91d4a1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7f10be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7f10be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170a291 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"170a291\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb5cbd elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cb5cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf1f PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe940a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe940a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diving IDC Internship Playa Del Carmen<\/span><\/h2><p>Turn your passion into a profession.<\/p><p>The IDC is your gateway to becoming a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. 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title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9625fc4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9625fc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af678cf elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af678cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udccd Includes: All study materials, Full prep, mock exams, workshops, job placement \n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed4a0ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed4a0ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PADI 5 STAR IDC<\/span><\/h2><p>\ud83e\udded Choose your package:<br \/>Standard: IDC + EFR Instructor + Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor + IE prep<\/p><p>Premium: All Standard features + MSDT prep with 5 specialties (EANx, Deep, Wreck, Drift and Aware Shark Conservation), extra teaching workshops, resume support<\/p><p>Elite: All Premium features + real team-teaching internship, equipment discounts, and personalized mentorship<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc0a185 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc0a185\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Mexico\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e85f257 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e85f257\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e917c2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e917c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IDC calendar 2025:\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c677fc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c677fc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>IDC calendar 2025:<\/b><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance Learning<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical Part<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructor Examination<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 3 &#8211; 8<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 18 &#8211; 25<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 26 &#8211; 28<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jun 26 &#8211; Jul 1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jul 10 &#8211; 17<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jul 18 &#8211; 20<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 28 &#8211; Sep 2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept 12 &#8211; 18<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sep 19 &#8211; 21<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 13 &#8211; 18<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 27 &#8211; Dec 4<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dec 5 &#8211; 7<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>MSDT preparation, extra workshops and internship will start two days after the IEs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e0b2d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e0b2d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118a753 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"118a753\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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PADI Divemaster\u00a0 or:<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u2022 An instructor member in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization.*<\/span><\/p><p>\u2022 Have a leadership-level certification in good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver training organization;* 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving, and underwater navigation.<\/p><p>2. 18 years old<\/p><p>3. Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, and have had no medical condition changes.<\/p><p>4. Certified diver for at least six months.<\/p><p>5. Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training, within the last 24 months. Note:<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying rating) is required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.<\/span><\/p><p>6. Documentation of any non-PADI qualifying entry-level, advanced, rescue, and leadership level certifications* is required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb38eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bb38eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d2225 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61d2225\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a15b091 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a15b091\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741f1b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"741f1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Imagen1.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-30109\" alt=\"PADI SILVER\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Imagen1.png.webp 551w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Imagen1-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Imagen1-150x150.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Imagen1-12x12.png.webp 12w, https:\/\/scubaplaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Imagen1-100x100.png.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" title=\"Travel Agency in Mexico\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43818b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43818b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd097f9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd097f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83e\udded GoPro Bundles\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dfa1be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dfa1be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PADI IDC COZUMEL<\/span><\/h2><p>Tailored Pro packages\u2014whatever your starting point.<br \/>No matter where you are now, we\u2019ve got a streamlined path to your professional goals. Choose from our custom packages that guide you step by step from beginner to instructor. 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