Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Why become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer?

As an MSDT, you will be a versatile and experienced Instructor. To both students and employers alike, you will have shown yourself to attain a degree of expertise. You have more potential to work and teach students, and therefore increase your earning potential beyond that of an Open Water Scuba Instructor..

What can PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers do?

As an MSDT, you can teach a number of PADI specialties and train Master Scuba Divers. In this way, you can train your dive students to the highest purely recreational dive level in the PADI System of diver education. This is the next step in your PADI career, bringing you closer to becoming an IDC Staff Instructor.

What do I need to start?*

• Hold a minimum of five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications
• Have at least 25 student certifications

How do I become a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer?*

• Apply directly to PADI

*For more detailed information please refer to the PADI Instructor Manual. The requirements listed on padi.com are general guidelines