BAREFOOT DIVE CENTER · PADI 5-STAR IDC

Build Your Dive Career
in Cozumel.

Cozumel is one of the world’s best places to become a dive professional. Choose where you’re starting from and we’ll show you exactly what it takes to reach your Divemaster or Instructor rating.

THREE STARTING POINTS · ONE DESTINATION

Where are you starting from?

I'M CERTIFIED AS

Advanced Open Water

You’ve got your AOW cert and you’re ready to take things further. The full journey, more achievable than it sounds.

Rescue&EFR→Divemaster→IDC→IE
⏱ 7 weeks

I'M CERTIFIED AS

Rescue Diver

You’re rescue-certified and EFR trained. You’re closer than you think. Most candidates are just the DM program away.

Divemaster→IDC→IE
⏱ 6 weeks

I'M CERTIFIED AS

Divemaster

You’ve earned your DM rating and you’re ready for the IDC. Cozumel is one of the best places in the world to take it.

IDC→IE
⏱ 3 weeks

GO FURTHER

Explore All Pro Courses

From your first instructor rating to specialty and staff roles, continue your professional journey with Barefoot.

EFR Instructor

Assistant Instructor

Open Water Scuba Instructor

Specialty Instructor

Master Scuba Diver Trainer

IDC Staff Instructor

WHY TRAIN HERE

Why Go Pro in Cozumel?

Year-round conditions

Warm water, world-class visibility, and legendary drift diving, every month of the year.

Real daily operations

Train inside a working dive center with boats going out every day, not a classroom simulation.

Course Director on staff

From Rescue to IDC without changing schools, and job placement support when you finish.

Ready to make diving your career?

Our team will answer your questions and help you figure out the fastest, smartest path to your pro certification.

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