PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

The rating dive centers hire.

Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) shows employers you can teach a wide range of courses and have already certified divers. It is the most sought-after instructor rating in the dive industry.

What you can do

  • Teach five or more PADI Specialty courses
  • Certify divers up to the Master Scuba Diver rating
  • Stand out when dive centers hire

Prerequisites

  • PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
  • At least five PADI Specialty Instructor ratings
  • At least 25 PADI certifications issued

Summary of PADI standards. PADI sets and updates them; we confirm yours when you apply.

What the training covers

  • Five Specialty Instructor ratings
  • Teaching real students to reach your certifications (MSDT internship)

Your next step