DIVEMASTER
This course admits students with IDEA AOW 2 certification or similar certification given by other organizations with similar standards. This course uses both theoretical and practical training to increase knowledge and understanding of the underwater environment. Students are also taught various techniques to manage and control dives.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
The purpose of the Assistant Instructor program is to train professional career-minded individuals as well as those interested in recreational diver. There are many divers who would like to assist the professional diving instructor, but do not want to make diving instruction a career. The IDEA Assistant Instructor program has room for both the career-minded person and the amateur who wants to assist on weekends.

SCUBA INSTRUCTOR
This course accepts Divemaster and Assistant Instructor IDEA, or students with similar certification from other organizations. After the final examination, the new Instructor may certify all student courses, from Open Water Diver up to Assistant Instructor and apply to teach the different IDEA specialty courses.