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Scuba divers at the surface after a training lesson in the Maldives, featured on the Education page at Dive Desk Malé and Maldivian Academy of Diving.

EDUCATION

PADI dive education and training icon representing scuba learning programs at Dive Desk and Maldivian Academy of Diving.

Uncover a new world beneath the waves.

From first breaths to pro—PADI courses guide your journey with certifications, skills, and lifelong adventure.

Scuba Diving Courses

Start your scuba journey with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s most trusted dive certification. Whether it’s your first Discover Scuba Diving experience, earning your Open Water Diver certification, refreshing your skills with ReActivate, progressing through Advanced and Specialty courses, or pursuing Professional and Technical paths, PADI guides you every step – building skills, confidence, and unforgettable underwater adventures.

Core Scuba Courses

Start with Open Water Diver to become a certified diver and learn safe buddy diving, advance to deeper adventures with Advanced Open Water, build safety skills in Rescue Diver, and refresh your skills anytime with ReActivate to dive confidently after a break.

Specialty Scuba Courses

Build your skill set with PADI Specialty Courses. Continue your education and discover your unique diving strengths with courses designed to give you the tools to dive deeper, stay longer, and explore more. These specialties are available at both diver and instructor levels. 

Professional Training Courses

Take your diving career to the next level with our PADI Professional Courses, designed to transform experienced divers into skilled leaders of the underwater world. From Divemaster training to advanced instructor development, our programs provide hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and the opportunity to intern and secure global dive job placements. Set in the Maldives, you’ll gain practical skills while working in one of the world’s most stunning diving destinations — from vibrant coral reefs and thrilling wrecks to exhilarating shark encounters.

Other Courses

Emergency First Response

PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) is for everyone — divers and non-divers alike — providing vital CPR and first aid training. As you advance, EFR Instructor courses equip dive professionals with the skills to teach and certify others in lifesaving care.

Freediving

Discover the art of diving on a single breath. PADI Freediver courses teach relaxation, breath control, and efficient movement, opening the door to a deeper connection with the ocean — without the use of scuba gear.

Technical Diving

After building core knowledge with recreational courses, not everyone pursues a professional career in scuba diving. With PADI TecRec, you can still push your limits—exploring deeper, staying longer, and expanding what’s possible underwater.

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