Mark and the other staff were really helpful during the course and super knowledgeable. The IDC at buddha view dive resort sets you up for a good start as a dive instructor, with extra's in the course as o2 provider instructor, scubrapro advisor course, marine resource management seminar and much more.
Facilities are fine, classroom is big and airconditioned, and idc groups aren't too big. I would recommend to do your idc with dive careers

I discovered Dive Careers when the IDC I was preparing to attend elsewhere was cancelled. A quick internet search led me to the IDC in Sri Lanka. The sign up was simple and from the very beginning Mark was very professional and supportive with the theory preparation.
The IDC was very smooth and was conducted in a relax but informative manner and the candidates were able to see each other develop daily with each practice lesson we delivered.
I felt very confident going into the IE and the results for each candidate were very high.
I would definitely recommend the company and Mark personally to anyone looking to complete their IDC.

I did my IDC Mar 2017 on Koh Tao, Buddha View, with Course Director Marie, and I am extremely impressed with the quality of the course! We all passed, thanks to Marie!The staff is very friendly, helpful and relaxed, they all know what they are doing, hence the whole operation runs efficiently & smoothly. I can sincerely recommend DIve-Careers!
Cheers, Lena

Dive-Careers does a wonderful job in not only preparing you to easily pass the IE but also to become a wonderful instructor. Ample time all aspects of diving and there is a focus for everyone to have a good understanding of the theory involved in the diving industry.

Thank you Mark Soworka, Julien Fortin and Andrea Warren for a rewarding IDC experience! They trained us hard not just to pass the IE but to excel at it! Couldn't have asked for a better team of mentors!

It was a great experience. The Instructors helped me to feel ready for the IE. Hard work and lot of fun made it possible.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time doing the IDC with Buddha View. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed while also making every day fun. The training was easy to follow but in depth and fully prepared me for the IE. Over all a brilliant course.

Mark, Marie and Andrea did a great job preparing us for the IE as well as life after the exam. I felt I learned exactly what I needed to to be ready for the working world. They made it fun and challenging and were always willing to help any time of day. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to do IDC!

The dive master training is excellent. Andrea is an amazing mentor who is switched on and cater the whole program to your needs and time in Koh Tao. She is fantastic in giving you useful feedback to make you a better diver. She is very resourceful. The dive centre is packed with genuinely nice people. You will feel at home and make a family of divers living in a pretty awesome spot in Koh Tao. Look no more. Just do it !

My time at Buddah view dive centre was fantastic. Andrea and Mark from dive careers are very professional and flexible. I learnt so much in such a short time and felt welcomed by the entire dive school. So many options for all types and levels of diving. Thoroughly able to recommend to anyone.

I just finished my IDC with Dive Careers at Buddha View in Koh Tao, it was a great experience and great fun. I had the opportunity to have lectures with both Marie and Mark, they are very experienced in the dive industry and at the same time very passionate about what they do, I feel very lucky to have found those guys along the way. It's very inspiring to see, at the starting point of my careers, professionals who love what they do and are happy to share. All the training is very well structured so the IE becomes simple, I got a top score on all my water and skills presentations. Post IE it's also great to count with the professional guidance and the support. If I had to do it all over again I would definitely go with Dive Careers.

Thanks to awesome course directors and staff instructors we made it through the IDC and IE with only a few breakdowns. Great course, really nice to have two CDs there to help us along. Thank you!!

Mark was very supportive and would always take time for each individual! An amazing experience with some amazing people. I very much recommend Dive careers as an organisation to go through if you are deciding to become a Scuba Diving Instructor... you will have access to people who have a wide knowledge of the industry, as well as access to study guides that will guide you through the experience of an IDC.

Thanks to Marie and Marks effort and commitment to us, we were able to pass the IDC with no mayor problem.
They probe to be really dedicated to making us feel prepared and confident.
In my case I really need to thank Andrea Warren my dive master trainer, who gave a great advice and was the reason why I decided to go through with the IDC. She prepared me with all the skills and knowledge that I would need during this course.

With 20+ years of experience, and over 5000 instructor level certifications, Mark Soworka truly is the "Godfather" of IDC's.

And after all that time, Mark still remains an ambassador whose passion for the ocean, diving, and educating dive professionals is not only clearly obvious, but infectious!

After completing the IDC with Mark, I am a better diver, learner, and person thanks to his ability to get the most out of his candidates. He’s humble, teaches from personal experience, and is genuinely excited to show you the way.

As for the IDC, it’s no piece of cake! You will be tired and stressed, you may even curse, cry and pull your hair out in frustration, but you will LEARN, LAUGH & MEET FRIENDS FOR LIFE! If you follow Marks’s recipe, you’ll not only pass the IE with flying colors, you will be far better equipped to launch your new careers as dive professionals.

I wanted to learn from the best, and I did with Mark Soworka and Dive-Careers.com.
Thanks Mark, we love ya! Ben & Nicole.