Boost Your Diving Career: Teach Specialties and Stand Out as a PADI Instructor

Looking to take your career as a PADI Instructor to the next level? The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) certification is the next step for instructors who want to expand their teaching qualifications and dramatically increase job opportunities worldwide.

At Diving Group Portofino, we offer a complete MSDT Prep Programme designed to help you quickly reach this professional level, while gaining practical, high-demand teaching skills in one of the most famous diving destinations in Italy — the Portofino Marine Reserve.

What is the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Certification?

The PADI MSDT rating is a prestigious recognition that sets you apart as an instructor. To qualify as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer, you need to:

  • Be certified to teach at least 5 different PADI Specialty courses
  • Have issued a minimum of 25 PADI certifications

Our MSDT Prep Course allows you to earn the Specialty Instructor ratings you need and provides essential professional development to help you succeed as a dive instructor.

Why Become a PADI MSDT?

  • Increase Your Employment Opportunities: Dive centres and resorts are always looking for instructors who can offer a wide range of specialties, as these are the most requested courses by divers worldwide.
  • Enjoy Teaching More: Teaching specialties allows you to focus on areas of diving you are passionate about, making your job more enjoyable and rewarding.
  • Enhance Your Professional Profile: Being a PADI MSDT is a clear sign of commitment, professionalism, and experience, helping you stand out in a competitive job market.
  • Prepare for the Next Step: If you’re thinking of becoming a PADI Staff Instructor, MSDT is an important step along the way.

What’s Included in Our MSDT Prep Programme

Our MSDT preparation course is designed to be practical, useful, and aligned with what dive centres are actually looking for. You will work closely with our experienced PADI Course Director, Alessandro Di Mase, and his professional team to develop both teaching and business skills.

Included in the programme:

  • 5 PADI Specialty Instructor certifications:
    • Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx)
    • Deep Diver
    • Dry Suit Diver
    • Wreck Diver
    • Underwater Navigation
  • All training dives required for the specialties
  • PADI teaching materials
  • Enriched Air (Nitrox) fills included free of charge
  • Risk Management Workshop: Learn to assess and manage risks effectively, crucial for any instructor
  • Continuing Education & Marketing Workshop: How to promote PADI courses, increase customer retention, and support a successful dive centre or resort

Why Choose Diving Group Portofino for Your MSDT Course?

At Diving Group Portofino, located in Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure, we pride ourselves on offering top-quality instructor-level training in a professional and supportive environment.

Here’s what makes us different:

  • Small groups and personalised coaching — you are not just a number
  • Expert guidance from our Course Director and Master Instructors
  • Real focus on practical teaching and real-life application of your skills
  • Training in the Portofino Marine Protected Area, one of the most beautiful and diverse diving locations in Italy
  • Full support for accommodation and logistics during your stay

Tailored Specialties to Fit Your Goals

If you are interested in other PADI Specialty Instructor ratings — either for personal development or to meet specific dive centre needs — let us know! PADI offers over 20 specialty courses, including TecRec specialties. We can customise your MSDT package to help you gain the most relevant qualifications for your career path.

Who Can Join the MSDT Prep Course?

To join the MSDT Prep Programme, you must:

  • Be a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) in teaching status
  • Be ready to expand your qualifications and start issuing PADI Specialty certifications

If you’re not yet an instructor, check out our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) to start your path!

Start Your Journey to Becoming a Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Ready to boost your career and open new opportunities as a PADI Instructor? Contact us today to receive full details on dates, packages, and prices for our MSDT Prep Programme.

Join Diving Group Portofino, develop your professional diving career, and start teaching what you love most!