PADI Divemaster to Instructor – 10 Week Pro Program in Pattaya

What is PADI Divemaster to Instructor Pro Plus?

Price: 78,000 THB

The PADI Pro Plus Program is a complete 10-week professional pathway that takes you from PADI Divemaster to PADI Instructor in one seamless journey. This intensive course combines the PADI Divemaster internship with the full Instructor Development Course (IDC) and PADI Instructor Exam preparation.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll gain real leadership experience, assist on actual courses, and master all aspects of dive theory and teaching. By the end, you’ll not only be a confident dive leader but also a fully certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), ready to teach globally recognized courses from entry-level programs to advanced specialties.

Your PADI Pro Plus Journey

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Week 1

Meet Course Director, IDC staff, and dive center team.
Review all Rescue Diver-level skills to ensure readiness.
Knowledge Development: start Divemaster dive theory (physics, physiology, RDP, decompression theory, equipment, environment).
Begin watermanship assessments (400m swim, 15 min tread water).
Start skill circuit practice in the pool: demonstration-quality scuba skills (mask clear, reg recovery, etc.).
Join fun dives to familiarize with local sites, boat procedures, and daily operations.

Week 2

Continue Divemaster theory: dive physics & physiology, dive tables, decompression.
Written Divemaster theory exams part 1.
Skill circuit refinement – demonstration-level mastery of 24 core scuba skills.
Stamina tests: 800m snorkel swim, 100m tired diver tow.
Start mapping project – create a map of a local dive site.
First real course assists: help instructors with confined water sessions of Open Water students.
Learn to give dive briefings under supervision.

Week 3

Assist instructors in Open Water, Advanced, and Rescue courses.
Supervise certified divers under guidance – develop leadership and group control.
Learn to anticipate & solve common student problems underwater.
Practice search & recovery techniques, deep dive planning, and dive site management workshops.
Knowledge Development: dive environment, dive equipment, decompression theory.
Continue mapping project & complete supervised course assists log.

Week 4

Take remaining Divemaster exams (theory and standards).
Rescue scenario evaluation: unresponsive diver on surface.
Final skill demonstration circuit sign-off.
Complete mapping project presentation.
Perform real-world Divemaster duties: dive briefings, leading dives, shop/boat logistics.
Upon completion of all requirements: certified as PADI Divemaster.
Celebration dive or team dinner.

Week 5

Work as an acting Divemaster: guide certified divers, assist on real courses, manage boat logistics.
Gain confidence in customer interaction and supervision.
IDC Prep sessions: refresh physics, physiology, RDP, dive tables, PADI standards.
Ensure prerequisites: minimum 100 logged dives, valid EFR certification.
Meet IDC staff and review upcoming schedule.

Week 6

Begin Instructor Development Course (IDC).
Learn teaching techniques for knowledge development and confined water.
Practice classroom presentations (present theory topics using PADI materials).
Practice confined water teaching presentations with peers acting as students.
Workshops on Discover Scuba Diving, PADI system, risk management, and teaching standards.
Rescue exercise evaluation re-done to instructor-level.
Complete AI module requirements and prepare to transition to OWSI.

Week 7

Conduct open water teaching presentations: practice real teaching scenarios in open water.
Deliver additional confined water sessions with feedback.
Attend IDC classroom lectures: business of diving, continuing education, marketing, legal responsibilities.
Learn to use the full PADI education system (DSD → Divemaster).
Mock exams: theory and standards quizzes to ensure exam readiness.

Week 8

Take Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRi) course: learn how to teach CPR/First Aid.
Practice scoring and conducting first-aid scenarios.
Conduct a Mock Instructor Exam: complete written exams, confined/open water teaching presentations, and knowledge development presentations.
Identify weak points; Course Director provides remediation.
Stress-management and team-building activities (IDC groups often celebrate finishing prep).

Week 9

Written exams: dive theory (physics, physiology, environment, equipment, RDP) + standards & procedures.
Confined water: teach one skill scenario and perform rescue exercise.
Classroom knowledge development presentation.
Open water teaching presentations (candidates teach two skills).
After successful completion → PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).

Week 10

Optional Specialty Instructor training (e.g., Enriched Air/Nitrox, Deep, Wreck).
Begin MSDT Prep (Master Scuba Diver Trainer preparation).
Team-teach real students with senior instructors.
Career workshop: CV/resume, job placement assistance, networking.
Graduation party and closing dives with the team.

Train with the Best, Become the Best

hen you train with a Platinum Course Director, you’re learning from the very best.
They bring deep experience, proven results, and a legacy of producing top-tier professionals.

Gary Phillips
Platinum Course Director

Gary Phillips is one of the few PADI Platinum Course Directors in Asia, recognized for consistent excellence in professional dive training. Leading our PADI 5-Star IDC Center in Pattaya, Gary brings decades of real-world experience and has mentored hundreds of successful PADI Divemasters and Instructors in Thailand and Southeast Asia. His approach combines modern PADI instructor internship methods with proven leadership strategies, ensuring every student meets global standards. With Gary’s elite mentorship, you’ll gain both confidence and competence—whether you’re preparing for your PADI IE in Pattaya or building a long-term career. If you're ready to go pro, there's no better place to start.

Why Train with No Limit Dive Center

Top-rated training, expert instructors, and real ocean dives in Thailand

A Certified 5-Star IDC Center

We’re not just a dive shop — we are a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center officially licensed to run full pro-level certification programs in-house.

Pro Courses Are Our Speciality

Unlike general dive shops, we specialize in professional PADI development — helping divers evolve into confident, certified instructors step by step.

Dual Boats, Dual Dive Centers

Two fully equipped dive centers and VIP-class boats make us the only center in Pattaya offering this level of professional training convenience.

Trained by a Platinum Director

Our IDC is personally led by a multi-award-winning PADI Platinum Course Director, ensuring top-tier standards and personalized instructor mentorship.

Reviews Turn Guests to Family

Our highest-rated customer reviews prove we don’t just teach diving — we create bonds, friendships, and a lifelong scuba family of professionals.

We’re a Passion-Driven Team

We’re not just instructors with jobs. We’re ocean lovers with a mission. Every dive, lesson, and briefing reflects our authentic passion for diving.

Our Community Is Our Power

We believe diving is about belonging. Our team, alumni, and instructors are connected through shared values, support, and growth in this journey.

Honored by PADI Worldwide

We’ve received multiple global PADI awards — official proof of our commitment to excellence in teaching, safety, mentorship, and career building.

We Protect What We Love Most

We actively support ocean conservation. It may not sell packages, but for us the sea is sacred — and we teach our students to treat it the same.

What Divers Say About Us

Discover how our candidates became world-class dive educators through the PADI Instructor Internship in Pattaya, backed by expert mentorship and support.

No Limit Dive completely changed how I understand training structure. Every session challenged me while building confidence in a deeply practical, structured, and supportive way.

This course helped me grow in terms of classroom teaching. I came in unsure and left with real-world skills I use in professional diving environments today.

I appreciated how the course emphasized confined water practice through hands-on sessions. The instructors were focused, and the entire process felt tailored to our growth.

What stood out to me was the focus on exam preparation. It wasn’t just theory—everything was linked to real underwater conditions and student-led experiences.

Training at No Limit Dive around course director support made me realize how strong their educational model is. It felt personal, consistent, and very motivating.

The lessons around individual feedback were some of the most insightful I’ve had. I gained practical tools that reshaped how I think as a pro diver.

Ready to Start Your Career as a PADI Instructor?

Train with a trusted Platinum Course Director, become a confident leader underwater, and join a global community of dive professionals. Your journey begins right here in Pattaya.

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