Divemaster Course
Duration:
Up to 30 daysEquipment:
ExcludedRequirements:
- Rescue and valid MFA certification
- 40 logged dives to begin the course
- 60 logged dives required to complete certification
- Age: 18 years
Overview:
The Divemaster course is your gateway to the world of professional diving. Designed for passionate divers who want to take their skills to the next level, this program teaches leadership, dive management, and advanced rescue techniques. As a certified Divemaster, you will be able to assist instructors, lead certified divers, and start your career in the diving industry. Your main goal by the end of the course: you'll be qualified to supervise dives, assist instructors, and work professionally anywhere in the world.
What You'll Learn
- Leadership & dive supervision — Guide certified divers, plan dives, and manage groups.
- Dive safety & risk management — Recognize potential hazards and respond effectively.
- Assisting instructors — Support student divers during courses.
- Advanced rescue & problem-solving skills — Handle emergency situations with confidence.
- Deep diving & underwater navigation — Improve your ability to lead dives in various conditions.
- Briefing, organization & logistics — Master the skills needed to run smooth dive operations.
- Site mapping & search-and-recovery — Plan, execute, and document underwater search projects.
Schedule
Theory & Knowledge Development: Self-study and instructor-led sessions covering dive physics, physiology, equipment, risk management, and dive leadership principles.
Water Skills & Stamina Assessment: Swimming, snorkeling, and endurance exercises that confirm you're ready for the physical demands of professional diving.
Practical Training & Assisting: Hands-on experience running dive briefings, mapping sites, organizing search-and-recovery exercises, and assisting real instructors with student divers.
Final Certification Dives: Demonstrate your leadership, rescue, and organizational skills across your required dives before earning your NDL Divemaster certification.
Book Your Divemaster Course
Ready to turn your passion for diving into a career? Join our Divemaster Course and take your first step toward becoming a diving professional.
Excluded
- Environmental & Service fee 7 EUR per day
- Certification fees
You need at least 40 logged dives to begin, and 60 logged dives to complete certification.
You need a Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent) and a valid CPR/First Aid (MFA) certification completed within the last 24 months.
Up to 30 days, depending on your pace and prior experience — most divers complete it within 2–4 weeks.
Yes — the NDL Divemaster certification qualifies you to assist instructors, lead certified divers, and work professionally at dive centers worldwide.
Yes. NDL (National Dive League) certifications are internationally recognized and accepted by dive centers worldwide, just like PADI, SSI, or CMAS.
Many Divemasters go on to complete the Instructor Course to teach and certify new divers themselves.
