Take your teaching further
PADI Specialty Instructor training develops the planning, delivery and marketing skills needed to teach the diving activities you enjoy most.
Gain practical experience with specialty-specific skills, equipment and teaching approaches while increasing your value as a PADI Professional and progressing towards Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Course Details
- Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
- Duration: depends on the number and type of specialties selected
- Schedule: courses run regularly on a weekly basis
- Focused academic sessions and practical teaching guidance
- Open-water dives where required
- Real-world guidance for delivering courses safely and effectively
- Individual specialties or multi-rating packages are available
Important Information
- Lake entrance fees are additional where open-water dives are required
- PADI Specialty Instructor applications cost £60 each and are paid directly to PADI
- Five Specialty Instructor certifications are required for the MSDT rating
- Package pricing is available when completing multiple specialties; contact LSD for a tailored quote
- Call 020 8995 0002 for help choosing the right specialties
Available specialties
Five-course PADI Specialty Instructor bundle — £500.
Work towards MSDT
Training can be structured around the five Specialty Instructor certifications required for Master Scuba Diver Trainer, with recommended combinations based on demand and teaching opportunities.
Expand what you teach
Choose the specialties that fit your goals
Check the available course option above or speak with the team about a multi-specialty package.