Master Instructor

Master Instructor course

PADI Master Instructors are recognized as elite scuba diving educators who, through dedication and hard work, have proven to be dive industry leaders. You earn the Master Instructor rating by exemplifying what it means to be a scuba diving professional through your teaching efforts and professional conduct.

How to Become a Master Instructor

Overview

Master Instructor is a rating that is earned with experience.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 18
  • Open Water Scuba Instructor (or equivalent certification) for at least 2 years.
  • Issued 150 PADI certifications at various levels.
  • Participated in three PADI Seminars.
  • Issued 10 Emergency First Response course completion cards.
  • Used the complete PADI System of diver education, including all appropriate PADI training materials, when conducting PADI programs.
  • Demonstrated support of the PADI organisation and have no verified Quality Management violations within the past six months.