Course Developers support the development of structured courses, learning resources, and professional training materials for dive professionals and related businesses.
This role helps the IADP turn practical knowledge into useful educational tools that strengthen professional development, member services, and standards across the diving profession.
Building meaningful professional education
The IADP aims to support the diving profession with relevant, structured education. This role helps build learning tools that respond to real needs across the sector.
It contributes to professional development resources, training materials, business education, and long-term improvement of standards.
What you will help with
Curriculum Design
Structure course content, learning paths, and educational frameworks.
Content Development
Create manuals, presentations, and training materials.
Learning Structure
Define objectives, outcomes, and course progression.
Practical Translation
Turn professional knowledge into usable training content.
Review and Improvement
Assess and refine materials for clarity, relevance, and practical use.
Collaboration
Work with subject specialists, reviewers, and IADP contributors.
Relevant background
- Course development or teaching experience
- Instructional design understanding
- Strong written communication
- Ability to structure knowledge clearly
- Diving industry experience is an advantage
- Business or operational course experience is valuable
Good training is not information. It is structured knowledge that improves real-world practice.
Supporting IADP development
- Professional development
- Member services
- Quality and standards
- Business support
- Knowledge systems
From knowledge to structure
This role focuses on turning knowledge into structured learning tools that support professionals and strengthen the overall value of the association.
Course Developers may contribute to future training resources, internal guidance, member support material, and educational components connected to active IADP projects.
How to apply
Open to active IADP Associate Members and above. Active membership is required upon onboarding.
Subject: Volunteer Expression of Interest – Course Developers
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