PADI Divemaster
Course Fee
Course prices vary and are subject to change. Please visit the PADI® web page link on the 'Course Description' tab for up-to-date pricing and to book this course.
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About the PADI Divemaster Course
Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes and inspire others to care about the ocean. Hone your skills and be the diver everyone admires.
PADI Divemaster is the most popular and most recognized professional scuba certification in the world. PADI Divemasters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love for the ocean.
What You'll Learn
- Lead guided dives
- Give a dive briefing
- Assist with classes
- Conduct refresher training
Certification Requirements
- PADI Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification); completion of Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months.
- 40 logged dives minimum.
- PADI e-learning: 10-16 hours - not including Dive Theory e-learning
- Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.
- 18 years of age or older (15 for Junior Divemaster)
Are You Ready To Start PADI Divemaster?
Before purchasing the e-learning course, confirm you meet the [course prerequisites and contact your preferred PADI Dive Center or Resort to confirm course availability and scheduling.
Step 1
PADI E-learning
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.
- e-learning 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, contact dive shop
After this Course
As a certified PADI Divemaster, you’re eligible to enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a PADI Instructor. Divemasters may also qualify to teach select PADI specialty courses, such as
- PADI Mermaid™ courses
- PADI Freediver™ courses
- Emergency First Response® courses.
Available Languages
English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Malay.
Visit the PADI Website
Visit the PADI website for detailed course pricing, more information or to book this course.
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PADI is the world's largest scuba diving training organisation. For over 50 years, PADI has enabled people around the world to seek adventure and save the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences and travel.
For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.
For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course.
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If you plan to be somewhere without internet access, use the PADI Training app to download course content and study offline. Content can be downloaded in small sections with a total file size of approximately 182 MB. When you get back online, upload your progress so you can resume your training right where you left off.
The PADI Training app is available for Android and Apple iOS devices. For the ideal experience, devices should be no more than three models old and running with the most current OS (operating system).
After you purchase this course you will be contacted by PADI.
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