Pro. Courses 

A divemaster is the first level of professional training in the recreational dive industry. Working closely with experienced Instructors, you’ll fine-tune your scuba skills, perfecting buoyancy, navigation and rescue techniques. 

Is the next step after becoming a Divemaster. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings and conduct in-confined water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

An Assistant Instructor is the final step before enrolling in an Open Water Instructor program. Working closely with experienced instructors, you’ll fine-tune your scuba skills, rescue techniques and leadership skills. 

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is split into two distinct sections - Assistant Instructor (AI) and the Open Water Instructor (OWI). Many dive professionals tackle both stages at once for enrollemnt into an Instructor Evaluation - the final hurdle before becoming an SDI Open Water Instructor.

The Rescue course develops your dive knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and more complex rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid.

You’ll likely want to continue your education and learn special skills to enhance your diving experiences.