PADI Specialty Instructor & Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
Congratulations—you’re a PADI Instructor. Now, it’s time to decide what kind of educator you want to be. The PADI Specialty Instructor rating allows you to teach the areas of diving you are most passionate about, while the Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating signals to employers worldwide that you have the experience and versatility to teach a full range of courses. At Rainbow Divers, we don't just "check off" your requirements; we provide a professional mentorship that turns you into a highly sought-after industry leader.
Set Yourself Apart: Why Specialized Training Matters
In the competitive world of professional diving, being "just" an Open Water Instructor isn't enough. Dive centers look for pros who can add value by teaching specialized programs. By training at Vietnam’s only PADI Career Development Centre (CDC), you’ll learn the specific teaching "tips of the trade" that only 27 years of operation can provide. Our "Anti-AI" human-centric approach ensures you receive real-world feedback from Course Directors who have certified thousands of divers.
The MSDT Internship: From Rookie to Experienced Pro
The jump from being a newly certified instructor to an experienced pro can be daunting. Our 6-12 week MSDT Internships are designed to bridge that gap. You won't just earn five Specialty Instructor ratings; you’ll have the opportunity to team-teach alongside our senior staff to reach the 25 certifications required for the MSDT rating. This hands-on experience in our high-volume centers in Nha Trang and Whale Island ensures you walk into your next job with a proven track record.
Choose Your Passion: Popular Specialty Instructor Ratings
We offer a wide array of Specialty Instructor training, but we recommend starting with the most in-demand ratings:
Deep, Nitrox, and Navigation
These are the essential "Big Three" that every busy dive center needs their instructors to teach daily.
Digital Underwater Photography & Self-Reliant Diver
Perfect for those wanting to cater to the growing market of enthusiasts and independent explorers.
The Path to IDC Staff Instructor
Achieving your MSDT is a mandatory prerequisite for those looking to move up the ladder and begin teaching the next generation of PADI Instructors.
The MSDT Internship: From Rookie to Experienced Pro
You’ve made a major achievement. You’re a PADI Professional Diving Instructor. Now you need to consider how to get the best from yourself, your students and your career.
Like any profession, you always need some special skills to set you apart from the crowd.
The PADI Speciality Instructor training allows you to choose areas of diving in which you excel and have a huge passion for.
You’ll learn ‘tips of the trade’ for teaching from highly experienced Instructor-Trainers so that you can exude your passion to your students and get them to join you for their Speciality Courses.
As a PADI professional, you need to be able to offer students (and employers) courses which are interesting and useful, as well as making them fun.
These are perhaps the most useful and should be considered first:
- Deep
- Navigation
- Nitrox
- Night
- Self Reliant
- Equipment
- Digital Underwater Photography
Additional ratings, which are often overlooked include:
- Fish ID
- Search & Recovery
- Naturalist
- And many more!
Remember, obtaining a minimum of 5 Specialty Instructor ratings and certifying 25 students (at any level) allow you to apply for your Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification!
We can offer 6-12 week MSDT + IDC Staff internships which will include teaching opportunities to achieve your 25 certs!
PADI Specialty Instructor & Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Prices
