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PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer teaching and supervising a group of students with Maldivian Academy of Diving in Himmafushi, Maldives.
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Stand out as an instructor by offering a wide range of specialty training.

Mastering guidance for skilled divers.

Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)

⌛ Age 18+       🕗 10-14 days      🗓️ Scheduled       📍2 Locations

PADI Platinum Instructor Development Center Award 2024 presented to Maldivian Academy of Diving, recognizing excellence in PADI Instructor training in the Maldives.
PADI Career Development Center badge awarded to Maldivian Academy of Diving, recognizing the highest level of professional dive training center.
PADI Gold Instructor Development Center Award 2025 presented to Maldivian Academy of Diving, recognizing excellence in PADI Instructor training in the Maldives.

Train at the Maldives’ top PADI Career Development Center, Maldivian Academy of Diving —awarded Platinum (2024) and Gold (2025) for professional development excellence.

Course Details

The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating recognizes your experience and expertise as a PADI Instructor. It is awarded to instructors who have certified at least 25 divers and taught five or more PADI Specialty Diver courses. This achievement highlights your ability to provide exceptional dive training across multiple specialties and mentor divers toward their Master Scuba Diver certification.

🔸Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification, at least 25 divers certified, and at least five different PADI Specialty Instructor certifications

🔸Time: Specialty Instructor courses can be completed during the 2-week IDC; earning the rating depends on completing all required certifications.

🔸Benefits: Recognition as a versatile and highly skilled instructor, enhanced credibility with students, and increased professional opportunities

What To Expect

🔸Gain training in 5 specialty instructor ratings from a wide range of available courses

🔸Learn to conduct and certify specialty courses

🔸Broaden your teaching portfolio and experience

🔸Issue certifications and gain recognition as MSDT

What Is Included

✅ Specialty Instructor training courses

✅ Special rate available for 5 specialty instructor courses

✅ Teaching workshops and practical sessions

✅ Guidance from a PADI Course Director

❌ Certification fees not included (payable directly to PADI)​

Our Locations

Maldivian Academy of Diving logo – PADI 5 Career Development Center in Himmafushi, Maldives.

📍 Maldivian Academy of Diving, Himmafushi

PADI Five Star Career Development Centre

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📍 Dive Bandos, Bandos Maldives

PADI Five Star Instructor Development Centre

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Choose Your Location & Preferred IDC Dates

Location 1: Maldivian Academy of Diving - Himmafushi
Location 2: Dive Bandos - Bandos Maldives

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