Date: November 1, 2025
Location: Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
The official 2026 schedule for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Indonesia has been released, confirming a comprehensive calendar of professional scuba instructor training programs to be conducted in Gili Trawangan throughout the upcoming year. The courses will once again be directed by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, continuing a longstanding tradition of excellence in professional dive education.
Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan, Indonesia’s first-ever established PADI IDC Centre, will host all sessions. With more than three decades of operation, the facility is recognized as one of the most respected training centers in Southeast Asia, offering professional-level instruction in a structured and supportive environment.
2026 PADI IDC Indonesia Schedule (Gili Trawangan):
- January 7–26 (Instructor Exam: Jan 27–28)
- February 11–March 2 (Instructor Exam: Mar 3–4)
- March 18–April 6 (Instructor Exam: Apr 7–8)
- April 22–May 11 (Instructor Exam: May 12–13)
- May 27–June 15 (Instructor Exam: Jun 16–17)
- July 1–20 (Instructor Exam: Jul 21–22)
- August 5–24 (Instructor Exam: Aug 25–26)
- September 9–28 (Instructor Exam: Sept 29–30)
- October 14–November 2 (Instructor Exam: Nov 3–4)
- November 18–December 7 (Instructor Exam: Dec 8–9)
The PADI IDC program at Gili Trawangan combines academic theory, practical teaching methods, and real-world problem-solving to produce well-prepared and confident scuba diving instructors. The curriculum extends beyond standard PADI requirements, reflecting a commitment to developing high-quality professionals ready to meet the challenges of the modern diving industry.
Course Director Holly Macleod brings more than 23 years of professional diving experience, having trained and certified over 3,500 PADI Instructors worldwide. Her achievements include 13 consecutive years as a Platinum PADI Course Director, highlighting a consistent contribution to excellence within instructor-level training.
The Gili Islands remain a central hub for professional dive training in Indonesia, offering a unique blend of world-class facilities, tropical marine biodiversity, and international educational standards. The 2026 schedule reinforces Indonesia’s ongoing role as one of the leading global destinations for advanced scuba diving education.
Contact:
Holly Macleod
Website: www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
