Transform Your Teaching Career with Specialty Expertise
Ready to move beyond Open Water courses? The MSDT program certifies you to teach 5+ specialty courses, increasing your value, income, and teaching opportunities in the dive industry.
At Divers Down UAE, we don't just certify MSDTs—we develop specialty experts who create unforgettable learning experiences.
Ready to move beyond Open Water courses? The MSDT program certifies you to teach 5+ specialty courses, increasing your value, income, and teaching opportunities in the dive industry.
At Divers Down UAE, we don't just certify MSDTs—we develop specialty experts who create unforgettable learning experiences.
Why Take This Course?
✔ Diversify Your Income
Offer a must-have certification that divers and professionals need to renew regularly.
✔ Make a Real Difference
Equip yourself with the skills to save lives, not just
teach diving.
✔
Advance
Your Career
Stand out in the industry and unlock new professional
opportunities, from resort training roles to safety consultancy.
✔
Boost Your Credibility
Become the go-to expert for emergency preparedness at
your dive center or resort.
✔
Expand Your Teaching
Portfolio
Add a critical, in-demand specialty to your skillset
and attract more students.
Why Take This Course?
✔ Diversify Your Income
Offer a must-have certification that divers and professionals need to renew regularly.
✔ Make a Real Difference
Equip yourself with the skills to save lives, not just
teach diving.
✔
Advance
Your Career
Stand out in the industry and unlock new professional
opportunities, from resort training roles to safety consultancy.
✔
Boost Your Credibility
Become the go-to expert for emergency preparedness at
your dive center or resort.
✔
Expand Your Teaching
Portfolio
Add a critical, in-demand specialty to your skillset
and attract more students.
What to Expect
What to Expect
Phase 1: Specialty Instructor Training
Learn at your own pace – Study online, anytime (pajamas & snacks encouraged!)
Master
the basics – Safety, gear, and how to move like a fish (not a
flailing human)
Specialty |
Ideal For |
Duration |
| Deep Diver Instructor | Adventure seekers | 1 Day |
| Wreck Diver Instructor | History enthusiasts | 1 Day |
| Night Diver Instructor | Thrill lovers | Half day |
| Enriched Air Instructor | Tech-curious divers | Half day |
| DPV | Adventurers craving more | Half day |
| Emergency Oxygen Provider | Safety-focused dive pro | Half day |
Phase 1: Specialty Instructor Training
Learn at your own pace – Study online, anytime (pajamas & snacks encouraged!)
Master
the basics – Safety, gear, and how to move like a fish (not a
flailing human)
Specialty |
Ideal For |
Duration |
| Deep Diver Instructor | Adventure seekers | 1 Day |
| Wreck Diver Instructor | History enthusiasts | 1 Day |
| Night Diver Instructor | Thrill lovers | Half day |
| Enriched Air Instructor | Tech-curious divers | Half day |
| DPV | Adventurers craving more | Half day |
| Emergency Oxygen Provider | Safety-focused dive pro | Half day |
Phase 2: Practical Application
Marketing
strategies for specialty courses
Advanced
teaching methodologies
Equipment
configurations for each specialty
Phase 3: Certification
After
certifying 25 divers and completing 5 specialty instructor ratings
Phase 2: Practical Application
Marketing
strategies for specialty courses
Advanced
teaching methodologies
Equipment
configurations for each specialty
Phase 3: Certification
After
certifying 25 divers and completing 5 specialty instructor ratings
Who Can Join?
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or IDC candidates going for an IE
25
certified divers
can be completed during or after the training
Medically Ready
Check our [PADI Medical Form] - just follow the simple steps if you answer "YES" to anything
Active PADI membership
Program Benefits:
5
Specialty Instructor certifications
Access
to specialty equipment
DPVs, sidemount rigs, etc.
Shadowing
experience
receive support on your first courses from our experience staff
Next Step After MSDT:
Lead specialty dive trips and expeditions
Progress to IDC Staff Instructor
Pursue TecRec Instructor qualifications
Who Can Join?
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or IDC candidates going for an IE
25
certified divers
can be completed during or after the training
Medically Ready
Check our [PADI Medical Form] - just follow the simple steps if you answer "YES" to anything
Active PADI membership
Program Benefits:
5
Specialty Instructor certifications
Access
to specialty equipment
DPVs, sidemount rigs, etc.
Shadowing
experience
receive support on your first courses from our experience staff
Next Step After MSDT:
Lead specialty dive trips and expeditions
Progress to IDC Staff Instructor
Pursue TecRec Instructor qualifications
Why Choose Divers Down UAE?
UAE's only CDC with 10+
specialty trainer expert
Business development coaching included
Logistical support for running specialty trips
Divers Down UAE - Where specialty instructors are made.