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SDI DIVEMASTER COURSE
At the Divers Supply Professional Development Center your SDI Divemaster Course will be your first step into the professional level of SCUBA diving. As a Divemaster (DM) Candidate you will benefit from the mentoring and insightful guidance of our experienced staff to help you move into the major leagues of SCUBA diving.
To maximize your course benefit and reduce expenses you'll prepare for your Divemaster course while at home using your SDI world-class online independent study course.
During the 8-day Divemaster course, you will refine your SCUBA skills to demonstration quality and your innate diving abilities will be challenged as you become a true role model for other divers.
You will work with new divers as they experience the underwater world for the first time and help advanced divers as they expand their SCUBA knowledge and advance their skills. You will have the opportunity to guide and interact with new and experienced divers as they enjoy our amazing sport.
Divemaster Course Prerequisites:
- Minimum Age 18
- Current Medical Examination (within the past 12 months)
- Acquire all required SDI Divemaster instructional materials
- Hold certifications for Open Water and Advanced Scuba Diver from a recognized agency with 40 logged dives and experience in: Deep, Underwater Navigation, Night and Limited Visibility diving.
- Hold a Rescue Diver Certification from a recognized agency with current 1st Aid, CPR and O2 Administration (can be included within the DM program)
Expect to increase your knowledge to that of a Professional Divemaster in areas such as:
- Diving Physics and Physiology
- Knowledge of SCUBA Equipment
- Professional SCUBA Training Skills
- Personal Dive Techniques
- Interaction with dive students and certified divers
Your successful completion of the Divemaster program requires a significant personal commitment as you make the transition from "Diver to Dive Professional". You will conduct pre-dive briefings, perform training demonstrations, hone your scuba skills and build confidence during confined and open water training sessions.
At the Divers Supply Professional Development Center, we are committed to offering you the highest quality Divemaster program anywhere in the world. Know that you will be supported by the latest in materials, up-to-date practical information, innovative teaching techniques and you’ll work with the very best Instructors, Course Directors and Instructor Trainers.
You will find your Divemaster course a very rewarding experience! We look forward to welcoming you into the ranks of a SDI-TDI Professional.
Price and Schedule Options:
Course Duration: 8-Days
- Concentrated Course Option: This is for those candidates who would like to complete their instructor training with minimal to no days off between sessions. Course Fee: $799 (does not include materials)
- Flex/4-Weekend Course Option: This is for those candidates who would like to complete their instructor training when it works best with their schedule. Course Fee: $799 (does not include materials)
- SDI DM Materials: (Divemaster Kit with Online Academics and Slates) Click here
**Ask us about our Layaway Program and get started today**
*We offer private course scheduling due to the current COVID health concerns facing us all.
SDI Instructor Course
Are you ready to begin introducing new divers to the world of SCUBA and help advance experienced divers to new levels?
Then becoming a SDI Scuba Instructor is your path to a rewarding dive career!
Your career begins with your Instructor Development Course/Instructor Evaluation (IDC/IE) at the Divers Supply Professional Development Center. Here you will master the art of SCUBA instruction while being mentored and guided by our staff of extremely knowledgeable and experienced Course Directors and Instructor Trainers.
During the IDC/IE you will acquire the knowledge and experience you need to safely function as a SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Upon course completion you will have the ability to teach SDI Open Water SCUBA Divers, Advanced Adventure Divers, Rescue Divers, Divemasters and Assistant Instructors.
Your 8-day course will consist evaluating and refining your SCUBA skills and diving abilities to the next level in order to reach Instructor demonstration quality as you become a premier role model for other divers.
IDC/IE Course Prerequisites:
- Be a certified Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or equivalent in good standing from a recognized agency with at least 6 months diving experience
- Have a minimum of 100 logged dives in a number of different environments with varying depths
- Hold current Basic Life Saving certifications (can be included within the IDC program)
- Minimum Age 18
- Current Medical Examination (within the past 12 months)
The IDC/IE teaches the candidate how to:
- General knowledge of SCUBA Instructor subject matter
- How to prepare and teach academic sessions
- How to conduct Confined and Open Water SCUBA skills sessions
- Effectively utilize your SCUBA assistants
- Increase emergency management abilities
- Understand the business side of SCUBA diving
- Successfully market and schedule your SCUBA training programs
- The IE tests your understanding of what you learned during your IDC.
Price and Schedule Options:
Course Duration: 8-Days (6-Day IDC & 2-Day IE)
- Concentrated Course Option: This is for those candidates who would like to complete their instructor training with minimal to no days off between sessions. Course Fee: $1999 (does not include materials)
- Flex/4-Weekend Course Option: This is for those candidates who would like to complete their instructor training when it works best with their schedule. Course Fee: $1999 (does not include materials)
- SDI IDC/IE Materials: (Pro Online Instructor Kit with Online Academics) Click here
**Ask about our Layaway Program and get started today**
*We offer private course scheduling due to the current COVID health concerns facing us all.
Divemaster Course
The SDI Divemaster course is the first professional level certification. During this course your diving abilities will be challenged and your Scuba skills refined to demonstration quality as you become a role model for other divers. You will learn to work with new divers as they experience the underwater world for the first time as well as Advanced divers continuing their education and developing their skills.
Expect to increase your knowledge to that of a Scuba Professional in areas such as:
- Diving Physics
- Diving Physiology
- Scuba Equipment
- Personal Dive Technique
- Professional Training Skills
Requirements:
- Minimum Age 18
- A current Medical Examination (within the past 12 months)
- 40 Logged Dives to begin the course
- Approved Scuba equipment for confined and open water dives and all SDI Dive-Master instructional materials.
- Advanced Diver Certification from any recognized agency with dive experience in:
- Deep,
- Underwater Navigation
- Night and Limited Visibility
- Rescue Diver Certification with First Aid and CPR Certifications (current)
Successful completion of this program requires a significant personal commitment from each candidate as they make the developmental transition from Diver to Dive Professional. Sessions will include Independent study, Classroom presentations, Knowledge quest and Exam. You will also have Confined Water Techniques, Briefings and Open Water Training Demonstrations. The Dive-Master Candidate will benefit from the mentoring and insightful guidance, from our knowledgeable and experienced instructors involved in the presentation of this program.
At Divers Supply’s Professional Development Centers we are committed to offering the highest quality programs supported by the latest materials, up to date practical information and innovative teaching techniques. You will find this course a rewarding experience and we look forward to welcoming you into the ranks of our Divers Supply / SDI-TDI Professional membership.
SDI Instructor Course
So you’re ready to be an Instructor and get the chance to introduce new divers to the sport of Scuba diving. The SDI Instructor Course will teach current Divemaster or Assistant Instructors the knowledge to safely function as an SDI Instructor with the abilities to teach SDI Open Water Scuba Divers, Advanced Adventures Divers, Rescue Divers, Divemasters and Assistant Instructors. The program is divided into two sections, an Instructor Development Course (IDC) and an Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC). The first section teaches the candidates how to properly teach and design courses, the second section evaluates the candidates teaching of open water skills.
The IDC teaches how to:
- Schedule courses
- Successfully market scuba
- Conduct academic and in water sessions
- Effectively utilize assistants
The IEC evaluates your understanding of what you learned during the IDC.
This is typically a two day evaluation process and tests your abilities in:
- Preparing and teaching academic sessions
- Knowledge of subject matter
- Pool/confined water skills
- Open water skills
- Emergency management abilities
What do I need to start?
- Be a certified Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or equivalent from a recognized agency with 6 months diving experience.
- Have a minimum of 100 logged dives in a number of different environments with varying depths.
- Hold a current CPR & First Aid certification. (Can be included within program.)
- Minimum age 18 years.
