GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA – January 2026 – The confirmed 2026 schedule for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Gili Trawangan has been formally released, detailing ten instructor training programs and associated PADI Instructor Examination (IE) dates throughout the year.
The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan schedule provides clarity for professional-level divers planning instructor certification in one of Indonesia’s longest-established dive training destinations. Each course follows PADI’s global training framework while taking place in a setting known for consistent diving conditions and experienced instructional oversight.
Confirmed PADI IDC Gili Trawangan Dates for 2026
The following Instructor Development Courses and Instructor Examinations are scheduled in Gili Trawangan 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
These programs are structured to guide Divemaster-level candidates through instructor theory, practical teaching application, and formal evaluation in preparation for the PADI Instructor Examination.
Instructor Training in Gili Trawangan
All instructor-level training takes place in Gili Trawangan, an island with a long-standing role in professional dive education in Indonesia. Training operations are conducted at a PADI IDC Centre that has supported instructor development for more than 30 years, contributing to the region’s reputation for structured and consistent professional dive training.
Course oversight is provided by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose career includes over two decades of instructor-level training experience across multiple international dive destinations. The instructional framework emphasizes teaching methodology, diver safety, and professional readiness within real-world dive operations.
Expanded Professional Development Pathways
In addition to the PADI IDC, the Gili Trawangan training center supports a range of PADI professional programs, including:
- PADI Divemaster Training
- Emergency First Response Instructor Courses
- Instructor Crossover Programs
- Specialty Instructor Training
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Preparation
- IDC Staff Instructor Courses
- Course Director and Master Instructor Preparation
These programs support continued professional growth within the recreational diving industry.
About PADI IDC Gili Trawangan
The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan delivers instructor-level scuba training within Indonesia’s Gili Islands, combining standardized PADI curriculum with location-based training opportunities. Programs are designed to prepare candidates for professional teaching roles within the global dive industry.
Media Contact
Contact Name: Holly Macleod
Website: https://www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
