Texas Scuba Academy
SDI Divemaster
Professional levelSDI Certified

SDI Divemaster

Your first professional rating — lead dives, guide certified divers, and start a career in diving.

$1299.95Enrollment Open
Students:
1
Max 10
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404
🌍 Dive anywhere
♾️ Lifetime cert
🗓 Private & flexible
📍 Local dive sites

SKU: TSA-SDI-SDI-DI

What's included

✓SDI professional-level training materials
✓Mentorship from an experienced SDI instructor trainer
✓Real-world teaching and dive-leadership experience
✓A clear path to your next professional rating
✓Flexible scheduling built around your goals

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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Minimum age 18Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
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SDI Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent)Must include verifiable experience in deep, navigation, night, and limited visibility specialties.
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SDI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)Required certification ensuring a foundation in diver safety and rescue operations.
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Current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certificationRequired for comprehensive emergency preparedness.
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40 logged dives minimumRequired to show extensive diving experience across various underwater environments.

What you'll learn

Core Learning: Divemaster Skills and Knowledge

✓SDI standards and procedures
✓Diving physics and physiology
✓Risk management
✓Effective dive leadership techniques
✓Dive planning, emergency response, and group management

Course Experience: What to Expect

✓High physical fitness demands, demonstrated through swim tests and rescue scenarios
✓Mastery of diving skills across a variety of conditions
✓Managing dive groups and solving problems in real time
✓Leading dives effectively and confidently
✓A blend of online eLearning and practical in-water training sessions

Frequently asked questions

It varies based on your schedule and current skill level, but most students complete the course over several weeks to a few months. We work around your availability and build a schedule that makes sense for you.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready for what's next?

Keep building your skills. Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step — we reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

Explore Advanced Adventure Diver →Call (512) 489-4404