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Become a PADI professional diver in two locations

Dune Indonesia offers a range of professional training courses, located in Nusa Penida and Bali we are able to create packages for everyone.

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At Dune Indonesia, the focus is on building real competence through daily, hands-on experience. You are not only completing skills and theory, you are working within an active dive centre, assisting with courses, guiding divers, and learning how dive operations run in practice.

The Divemaster course is the first professional step in diving, moving you from recreational diver to a leader responsible for planning dives, guiding certified divers, and supporting instructors in training.

Divemaster Training

Training begins in Bali, where controlled conditions allow you to develop core skills such as dive briefings, problem management, and group control. You then apply these skills in Nusa Penida, gaining experience in drift diving, currents, and real open water environments. This progression ensures you are prepared for the conditions you will face as a working professional.

By the end of the course, you are not just certified, you are capable of working as a Divemaster in a real dive operation.

Throughout the program, you develop:

    Leadership and diver management Dive planning and safety awareness Problem solving in real scenarios Professional communication and briefings Confidence guiding certified divers

Divemaster Programs

Divemaster Internship

4–6 Weeks

Fast track your way into professional diving with a fully immersive, hands on internship. Work inside a real dive centre, assist courses, and gain daily operational experience.

50:50 Program

6 Weeks | Bali + Penida

Train across two locations and experience the best of both. Build skills in Bali while developing confidence in currents, pelagics, and challenging conditions in Penida.

Nomadic Program

3–6 Months | Flexible

Train around your lifestyle with full flexibility. Choose your schedule, move between locations, and progress at your pace while gaining real experience.

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Instructor Development Course (IDC)

The Instructor Development Course is the step from Divemaster to professional educator, preparing you to teach, evaluate, and certify new divers to internationally recognised standards.At Dune Indonesia, the IDC is structured around practical teaching, not just theory. You develop the ability to explain skills clearly, manage students in confined and open water, and maintain control of a class in real diving conditions.

Training begins in Bali, where you refine teaching presentations, confined water demonstrations, and classroom knowledge in a controlled environment. You then apply these skills in Nusa Penida, adapting your teaching to currents, changing conditions, and real student scenarios. This progression prepares you to teach confidently in a working dive centre anywhere in the world.

Throughout the program, you develop:
    Confident, structured teaching techniques In-water skill demonstration to instructor level Student control and risk management Dive theory knowledge and presentation skills Professional standards expected of a PADI Instructor

The course also prepares you for the Instructor Examination (IE), with focused workshops, mock exams, and continuous feedback to ensure you meet the required standards.By the end of the IDC, you are not just ready to pass the IE, you are prepared to teach, manage courses, and work as a professional instructor in real conditions.

Instructor Development Courses 

Bronze IDC

18 Days

A focused, efficient pathway to becoming a dive instructor. Ideal for confident Divemasters who want a structured program and direct route to the Instructor Examination.

Silver IDC

28 Days | MSDT Preparation

Build stronger confidence and employability with additional preparation and instructor specialties. Graduate ready to work with a stronger profile.

Gold IDC Internship

12 Weeks | Full Career Path

The complete pathway from Divemaster to working instructor. Combine training, real teaching experience, and mentorship to graduate fully prepared for the industry.

Start Your Career

Ready to dive into the professional world? Reach out to our team in Indonesia for detailed course information, program schedules, and personalized training plans.

Location: Dune Nusa Penida & Dune Bali (Sanur 

Email: penida.divecentermanager@dune-world.com

Phone: +62 811-3811-7585

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