PADI Divemaster Course — Start Your Professional Career

About the course:

Be a leader and motivates others. Gain dive experience , supervision abilities, and become a role model 

Certification Requirements

checklistPrerequisites

PADI Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification); completion of Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months.

Logged Dives

40 logged dives minimum.

Time

PADI eLearning: 10-16 hours –not including Dive Theory eLearning

Entire course: Varies, contact a PADI Dive Center or Resort for more information

Age

18 (15 for Junior Divemaster)

Health

Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

Interactive lessons cover divemaster-led programs and activities, diver safety and risk management, the aquatic environment and more. Study online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question. Additional training materials are required. Please contact your dive shop or instructor for pricing.

• eLearning time commitment: 8-12 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

Gain practical experience giving dive briefings, assisting with classes and leading underwater tours. Learn how to anticipate problems and provide assistance, create an Emergency Assistance Plan and improve your navigation and problem-solving skills through practical workshops

• Total time commitment: Varies