The PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) course is the first part of PADI instructor training. Completing it gives you the PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. Train with NexGen Divers in Hurghada.
Who it suits
PADI Divemasters who want to start teaching and work towards the full PADI Instructor rating.
Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster (or qualifying certification), certified as a diver for at least six months.
- At least 60 logged dives.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and first aid) training within the past 24 months.
- A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
- PADI Instructor candidates must be at least 18 years old.
What is included
Price includes equipment rental for all dives.
Next step
After the AI course, the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) programme leads to the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), which needs 100 logged dives. You also need the EFR Instructor rating, which you can earn during instructor training. See our PADI IDC and EFR Instructor course.
