About the PADI Divemaster Course Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes and inspire others to care about the ocean. Hone your skills and be the diver everyone admires. PADI Divemaster is the most popular and most recognized professional scuba certification in the world. PADI Divemasters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love for the ocean. What You'll Learn Lead guided dives Give a dive briefing Assist with classes Conduct refresher training Certification Requirements PADI Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification); completion of Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months. 40 logged dives minimum. PADI e-learning: 10-16 hours - not including Dive Theory e-learning Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months. 18 years of age or older (15 for Junior Divemaster) Are You Ready To Start PADI Divemaster? Before purchasing the e-learning course, confirm you meet the [course prerequisites and contact your preferred PADI Dive Center or Resort to confirm course availability and scheduling. Step 1 PADI E-learning Interactive lessons cover divemaster-led programs and activities, diver safety and risk management, the aquatic environment and more. Study online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question. Additional training materials are required. Please contact your dive shop or instructor for pricing. e-learning time commitment: 8-12 hours Step 2 With Your Instructor Gain practical experience giving dive briefings, assisting with classes and leading underwater tours. Learn how to anticipate problems and provide assistance, create an Emergency Assistance Plan and improve your navigation and problem-solving skills through practical workshops. Total time commitment: Varies, contact dive shop After this Course As a certified PADI Divemaster, you’re eligible to enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a PADI Instructor. Divemasters may also qualify to teach select PADI specialty courses, such as PADI Mermaid™ courses PADI Freediver™ courses Emergency First Response® courses. Available Languages English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Malay. Visit the PADI Website Visit the PADI website for detailed course pricing, more information or to book this course. Related Content Diving courses Academic & Personal Development courses Sport & Fitness courses Teaching & Childcare courses