Become A PADI Divmaster Today!
The PADI Divemaster certification program is where you start your journey.
Looking for the first step in working with scuba as a career? Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level.
PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.
Scheduling Options
Accelerated Divemaster Program
This is an accelerated program suited for experienced divers who only need to meet the performance requirements for their PADI Divemaster certification. Divers must have a minimum of 60 log dives for this program.
PADI Divemaster Course (15 Day Internship Program)
Tuesday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday 7 AM to 4 PM
Standard Divemaster program
This is the standard Divemaster program with internship. This program is for certified rescue divers with a minimum of 40 log dives. In this program you will learn everything you need to know to become a PADI Professional Divemaster.
PADI Divemaster Course (30 Day Internship Program)
Tuesday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday 7 AM to 4 PM
Weekend Warrior
This program has a flexible schedule, come in when you can and get certified when you finish. This program is excellent for individuals with a regular 9-to-5 job who want to become PADI Divemasters in their spare time.
PADI Divemaster Course (Weekend Warrior)
Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM when you’re available
Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM when you’re available
Zero to Hero
TThis program is ideal for individuals who are already certified as open water divers and are ready to become PADI dive professional. This program includes the following: Classes: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification, The PADI Rescue Diver Certification including EFR-first-aid & CPR. Training Dives: 30 Beach Dives & 20 Boat Dives Academic Materials: PADI Adventures in Diving Manual, PADI Rescue Diver Manual, EFR first aid and CPR manual and The PADI Dive Master Crew Pack. Certification card and application fees all included.
PADI Divemaster Course (Zero to Hero)
Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM when you’re available
Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM when you’re available
course prerequisites
Training Prerequisites
PADI Rescue Divers or equivalent that is at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Divemaster course. You also need to have:PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course.
You also need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. Don’t panic we teach first aid and CPR if you need a refresher.
A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
At least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification.
Age Requirements
PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Divemaster course.Swimming Requirements
Participants must be able to swim. You do not need to be Olympic swimmers. You just need to be comfortable in the water and pass a basic swim test.
Waivers and Liability Releases
All participants will need to have a completed set of liability releases signed and dated prior to any in water training. A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months. No exceptions.
Course Duration
The duration of the PADI Divemaster Course is between 15 and 30 days depending on the style of academics you choose and your study habits. The course is performance-based so we do not like to rush. We want to make sure everyone is safe and fully understands the skills of the day. You will complete your PADI Divemaster course when you have completed all of the performance requirements.
Certification Process
Once a Divemaster candidate has completed all of their performance requirements, we will submit their Divemaster application to PADI headquarters for approval.
Certification Card

As soon as we submit your PADI Divemaster application you should receive a response within 15 days. Once your PADI Divemaster application is accepted PADI will issue you a Divemaster number and certification card. All applications are approved by PADI headquarters.