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PADI Divemaster Course

Emergency First Response Instructor

PADI Divemaster Course (DM)

As a PADI Divemaster, you can begin your career as a diving professional. The PADI Divemaster is a sought after professional trained to assist PADI Instructors during PADI classes and can also lead some PADI courses independently. As a PADI Divemaster, you are eligible to become an Emergency First Response Instructor and may train to become eligible to teach some PADI Specialties such as Project AWARE, Digital Underwater Photographer, etc.

Scubaland's program is flexible to work with your schedule and is planned to get you through the course curriculum in as little as 8-12 weeks.

Scubaland Special! Divemaster Candidates will receive a $250 course completion bonus credited to your consumer account upon filing your Divemaster Application to PADI. This offer is extended to those students enrolling in the program during this promotion only. This promotion may end at any time.

Not sure about your schedule but you want to sign up for a class? Scroll to the bottom of the course listing and select the course marked "UNSCHEDULED." We will enroll you in an unscheduled class and you can contact us when you're ready to choose your dates. We'll then move you into the class you chose. You can ignore the dates that appear on the unscheduled class listing.
  • Prerequisites
    • Minimum age: 18
    • Certified as PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent from another organization)
    • Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
    • Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or equivalent) course completion within the last 24 months
    • 40 logged dives
  • Price Includes
    • Coaching and instruction by Scubaland's experienced training staff
    • Complimentary standard air fills during training activities
    • Discount on Enriched Air fills
    • Scubaland's Divemasters qualify for additional discounts on gear purchases
  • Price Excludes

    PADI Divemaster Candidates are required to own their own personal snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots) and SCUBA equipment (BCD, regulator, dive computer, surface marker buoy, wetsuit, weights, flashlights, dive knife, etc.).


    In addition, the following expenses are not included in the course fees:

    • PADI Divemaster Crewpack (includes PADI Instructor Manual, divemaster slates, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving and paper student manual)
    • PADI Divemaster eLearning
    • PADI Dive Theory Online
    • PADI Divemaster Pre-Application Fee (State of TX requirement)
    • Dive site entry

    Upon Program Completion:

    • PADI Divemaster Application Fee
    • Divemaster liability insurance
  • Course Materials

    The following materials are required for the class

    • PADI Divemaster Crewpack
    • Dive Theory Online

    Contact the store for current pricing and availability of these materials.

PADI Divemaster Crewpack

  • Minimum age: 18
  • Certified as PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent from another organization)
  • Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
  • Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or equivalent) course completion within the last 24 months
  • 40 logged dives

  • Coaching and instruction by Scubaland's experienced training staff
  • Complimentary standard air fills during training activities
  • Discount on Enriched Air fills
  • Scubaland's Divemasters qualify for additional discounts on gear purchases

PADI Divemaster Candidates are required to own their own personal snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots) and SCUBA equipment (BCD, regulator, dive computer, surface marker buoy, wetsuit, weights, flashlights, dive knife, etc.).


In addition, the following expenses are not included in the course fees:


  • PADI Divemaster Crewpack (includes PADI Instructor Manual, divemaster slates, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving and paper student manual)
  • PADI Divemaster eLearning
  • PADI Dive Theory Online
  • PADI Divemaster Pre-Application Fee (State of TX requirement)
  • Dive site entry

Upon Program Completion:


  • PADI Divemaster Application Fee
  • Divemaster liability insurance

The following materials are required for the class


  • PADI Divemaster Crewpack
  • Dive Theory Online

Contact the store for current pricing and availability of these materials.

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Popular Questions

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  • How long does it take to become a PADI Divemaster?

    All PADI courses are performance based so there's no way to know exactly how long it will take but Scubaland's program is scheduled in such a way that it can be completed in 8-12 weeks  Training sessions occur primarily on evenings and weekends.


    Although we have a general schedule of events, participants have some flexibility in setting the training schedule in order to accommodate personal schedules and mastery of the course material.

  • How much does it cost to become a Divemaster?

    Most participants will spend approximately $1,500 over a two month period for course fees, materials fees, equipment upgrades, and various other miscellaneous expenses.

  • What happens if my training gets interrupted?

    We will always work with you to protect the investments you've made in your professional SCUBA education.  Occasionally, training is interrupted for life or work related reasons.  In those cases we will put your training on hold until the next class cycle starts.

  • Will I be able to teach at Scubaland?

    We like to use the professionals that we train, but we do not guarantee employment as a Divemaster. You will be evaluated by our instructional staff throughout your training on your dive skills, your attitude, and your professionalism.  


    Most of our Divemaster candidates go on to Divemaster with Scubaland and later become SCUBA Instructors.

  • What if I can't pass a requirement?

    This rarely happens.  However, if you struggle with some aspect of the training we will remediate your training at no additional charge until you are able to successfully meet the requirements to become a PADI Divemaster.

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