Advertisement Sign In Home / Education / Courses / Master Scuba Diver Trainer The ultimate recreational diver rating. All PADI Instructors who have certified at least 25 PADI Divers and have earned five or more PADI Specialty Instructor certifications can be a Master Scuba Diver Trainer. PROFESSIONAL Master Scuba Diver Trainer CONTACT DIVE SHOP Description The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart as a dive instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses. (Potential employers like this.) Being an MSDT signifies that you've got the experience and certifications to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating. All PADI Instructors who have certified at least 25 PADI Divers and have earned at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications can be Master Scuba Diver Trainers. This rating is the next step up the professional ladder and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor as well as for many TecRec Instructor ratings. Not there yet? Ask your PADI Course Director about a Master Scuba Diver Trainer prep course. Academic Available Languages For information on other available languages please contact your PADI Dive Center. More Courses PROFESSIONAL Master Scuba Instructor Get recognized as an elite scuba diving educator who, through dedication and hard work, has proven to be a dive industry leader. PROFESSIONAL Course Director This rating is the highest and most respected professional rating in recreational scuba diving. To become a Course Director, you must earn a spot in a Course Director Training Course (CDTC). arrow_forward EMAIL UPDATES Get 10% off eLearning online! Sign up and get the latest updates, offers and more. SIGN UP (AND SAVE!) PADI SERVICES Find a Dive Center or Resort Replace Your Certification Card Get Dive Insurance Book a Scuba Vacation Buy Branded Merchandise Download the Mobile App INSIDE PADI INSIDE PADI keyboard_arrow_down CORPORATE INFORMATION CORPORATE INFORMATION keyboard_arrow_down PADI DIVE CENTER & RESORTS PADI DIVE CENTERS & RESORTS keyboard_arrow_down © PADI 2021 Privacy Policy Accessibility Copyright Forms Center Contact Cookie Preferences By using this site, you agree with our use of cookies. Read our Cookie Policy I consent to cookies Want to know more?