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MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER

Advance your PADI career with our MSDT Prep! Teach five specialties, gain hands-on experience, and expand your professional opportunities.

Cost

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$598

*The price is the total of the two course components - PADI eLearning and dive center course fee.

Full Course Information

To ensure you choose the right course for you see the information below or contact us for a chat

COURSE DETAILS:

Take your teaching career to the next level and become a sought-after dive professional! The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating recognizes your expertise in specialized diving education and positions you as a mentor for divers aiming to achieve the highest levels of recreational diving certification.


Course Structure

  • Distance Learning: This portion of the course takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the specialties you select. It can also be conducted live at no extra cost. You'll focus on specialty standards and theory, gaining the knowledge needed to excel in practical applications.

  • Practical Application: Typically lasting 4 days (or longer, depending on the selected specialties), this phase allows you to put your knowledge into action. You'll participate in specialty teaching scenarios, building confidence and refining your instructional skills.

  • Available specialties: our standard program includes the following six specialties: Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Aware Shark Conservation, Wreck and Drift.

  • A free Equipment Maintenance Workshop: gain valuable skills in equipment care, including servicing regulators and performing minor repairs, ensuring your gear stays in top condition.

  • Additional Specialties: Customize your MSDT program by selecting your favorite specialties from our standard offerings, as well as these additional options: Search and Recovery, Night Diver, Underwater Navigation, Equipment Specialist, and Digital Underwater Photographer. (Program price may vary depending on the specialties you choose).


What You’ll Learn:

  • Specialty Instructor Training: Gain the skills and knowledge to teach a variety of PADI Specialty Diver courses, such as Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, and more.

  • Advanced Teaching Techniques: Refine your ability to manage and inspire divers of all experience levels.

  • Professional Development: Learn how to grow your career by offering a wide range of specialty certifications, making you a more versatile and valuable dive professional.

  • Marketing Strategies: Discover ways to promote your specialties and attract more students, increasing both certifications and revenue.


Course Highlights:

  • Hands-On Experience: Conduct specialty course scenarios under the guidance of an experienced Course Director, simulating real-world teaching environments.

  • Diverse Specialties: Choose from popular PADI specialties or focus on unique options that match your personal interests and local diving conditions.

  • Mentorship by Experts: Work closely with Manlio Leggio and Tracy Gunn, experienced PADI Course Directors with a passion for professional development and conservation.

  • Conservation Opportunities: Enhance your program with eco-friendly specialties like PADI AWARE Shark Conservation and Dive Against Debris.


Why Choose Us?

Set in the stunning waters of Isla Mujeres, our MSDT program offers a unique blend of professional training and adventure. With vibrant coral reefs, thrilling wreck dives, and abundant marine life, you’ll have the perfect environment to expand your teaching repertoire and connect with an international dive community.


Course Benefits:

Upon completing the MSDT program, you’ll be qualified to:

  • Teach up to five PADI Specialty Diver courses of your choice.

  • Certify divers as PADI Master Scuba Divers, the pinnacle of recreational diving.

  • Stand out in the industry and enhance your career prospects.


What’s included

  • All necessary dives to complete your training

  • Use of dive equipment.

  • Accommodation in Selina’s shared dorms.

  • Special discounted rates on equipment purchases in our shop.

  • Free Equipment Maintenance Workshop


What’s NOT included

  • PADI fees - to be paid directly to PADI at course completion (92 USD each specialty plus 118 USD for the MSDT Application). Aware Shark Conservation Specialty has no fee.


Ready to inspire the next generation of divers? Enroll in our Master Scuba Diver Trainer program today and take your professional diving career to new depths!

For more details or to enroll, Contact Us Now.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification.
At least 18 years old and in good physical diving health.

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We offer customizable course packages to fit your unique level, interests, and schedule.

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Here are some of our most popular options.

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All our packages can combined with airport transportation and accommodation.

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If you don't see a package that meets your requirements, get in touch with our team and let us know what you are looking for.

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Scuba diving equipment allows you to visit the underwater world by making it possible to breathe, see, and move comfortably while below the surface. It is important that all our equipment including our compressors are fully maintained and regularly checked for both your comfort and your safety. We want to make sure that you are fully comfortable and confident with our equipment. To help, we offer opportunities to practice in our on-site pool, or we provide refresher classes for experienced divers who haven't been in the ocean for a while.

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At our center, we take this responsibility seriously. We are proud members of Green Finns and PADI Aware ambassadors. In addition, we collaborate with the Saving Our Sharks Foundation and run our own Ambassadors Del Mar initiative. This initiative is focused on providing children and fishermen on the island with the opportunity to learn about conservation and diving.

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