AWARE Specialist Instructor
£150per person
What's included
- AWARE Specialist Instructor Course
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AWARE Specialist Instructor
PADI Instructor Specialities
Teach divers to protect the ocean they love exploring.
Berkshire
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About this course
The AWARE Specialist Instructor course prepares PADI professionals to deliver one of diving's most purposeful specialties: the PADI AWARE Specialist Specialty, which focuses on marine conservation education and sustainable diving practices. As ocean health becomes an increasingly central concern for divers of all levels, instructors who can teach this specialty are able to offer something beyond skills training - a genuine platform for conservation awareness.
This is an instructor-level course, open to those who already hold a PADI Instructor rating, or who are currently enrolled in or have completed an IDC or OWSI programme within the last 12 months. Training focuses on how to structure and deliver the AWARE Specialist course to student divers, covering topics such as sustainable dive practices, citizen science opportunities, and how divers can act as advocates for the underwater environment.
Once qualified, instructors gain free access to teaching materials through the PADI AWARE Online Teaching Hub, making it straightforward to plan and run the specialty without needing to source additional resources. It fits naturally alongside other specialty instructor ratings and adds meaningful depth to an instructor's teaching portfolio.
Completed in a single day, the AWARE Specialist Instructor course is a practical way for PADI professionals at The Diving Academy to expand what they can offer students while contributing to a wider culture of ocean stewardship within the diving community.
Before you book
What's included
• Free teaching materials via the PADI AWARE Online Teaching Hub
Prerequisites
• Must hold a PADI Instructor rating, or currently enrolled/completed IDC/OWSI within 12 months
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£150per person
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Reviews from divers who trained on this course with our partner centres.

“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and responsible person 💪 During these 10 days, you’ll be so focused on learning and improving that you probably won’t even have time to take photos 📚🔥 The entire IDC Sardinia staff is always there for you — guiding, supporting, motivating, and helping you through every challenge. They seem to have a sixth sense for knowing exactly when you need encouragement, and they won’t let you give up, even when the summit feels far away 🌟 And don’t worry… there will also be moments of…”Greta ValotiSardinia · Google review★★★★★

“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my whole life. Lets see what time does, but if I ever gonna do a contiuing education I will do it with him. Grazie”Simon SablotnySardinia · Google review★★★★★

“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”Christian FalcettelliSardinia · Google review★★★★★

“Becoming a diving instructor has recently become my biggest dream in life :) And this dream has finally come true, largely thanks to the wonderful team at IDC Sardegna, who shared all their love and knowledge of diving with me in the best possible way! I can only recommend that you take an instructor course with them so that you too can join this wonderful world in the most beautiful way possible 🙂”Enzo MenichiniSardinia · Google review★★★★★
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