Becoming a Dive Instructor on one of the most beautiful islands in the world – doesn’t that sound fantastic? Here on Koh Samui you have it all – tropical warm waters, white sandy beaches, lush coconut trees, stunning views and a wonderful climate, an ideal environment to study in a relaxed atmosphere ! So whether you are a Divemaster looking to broaden your job horizons in the diving industry, or feel in need of a total change in your career, or even if you just want to gain more knowledge and experience in diving, the next step on the PADI professional ladder, once you are certified as a Divemaster, is to become an Assistant Instructor (AI) and then a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), and the Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the most popular way to achieve these two certifications in one go.