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Become a Dive Pro

Diving Career Opportunities

  • Part-time or full-time at a dive center

  • International dive resorts

  • Caribbean cruise ships

  • Liveaboards

  • Retail within a domestic dive center and resort

  • With time and experience own a dive business

Become a Scuba Instructor

Why Go Pro With Dive Georgia?

  • 3 Course Directors

  • Experienced Industry Professionals

  • Modern Classroom

  • Grand Cayman Immersive Learning Available

Leadership Levels

  • The Course Director designation is a formal NAUI leadership designation, not a certification. The NAUI Course Director designation (CD) provides recognition to NAUI Instructors who have completed a combination of training and evaluated experience specific to the preparing, training, evaluating and counseling of NAUI Instructor Trainers as well as Instructor candidates.

  • The Instructor Trainer designation is a formal NAUI leadership designation, not a certification. The NAUI Instructor Trainer designation (IT) provides recognition to NAUI Instructors who have completed a combination of training and evaluated experience specific to the preparing, training, evaluating and counseling of NAUI Instructor candidates.

  • The NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to train and qualify NAUI Instructor member applicants. During the course, candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI diving course standards. An active-status NAUI Instructor may independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses and authorize NAUI certification for graduates.

  • The NAUI Divemaster rating is the highest NAUI leadership level certification except for instructor. The program is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable divers to organize and conduct enjoyable open water dives for certified divers. If all other prerequisites are met, a current NAUI Divemaster is qualified to enter a NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC).

  • The NAUI Assistant Instructor rating is a NAUI leadership level certification. The program is designed to introduce students to diving instruction basics. It also teaches individuals the fundamental water skills needed to be capable assistants. Certification authorizes individuals to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in the conduct of dive training. NAUI Assistant Instructor certification is a highly recommended step in the progression to NAUI Instructor.

  • The Master Scuba Diver course is for certified divers who wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of diving. The course is a progression toward NAUI Leadership roles, and some subject areas are a review and expansion of materials from previous courses.

Group of Master Scuba Divers from Dive Georgia

Your dive leadership journey begins here

The Master Scuba Diver course is for certified divers who wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of diving. The course is the necessary step for progression toward NAUI Leadership roles, such as Divemaster and Instructor.

Master Scuba Diver

Become a master scuba diver
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Welcome to NAUI Leadership

Divemaster

The Divemaster program is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable divers to organize and conduct enjoyable open water dives for certified divers.

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Teach others to scuba dive

Instructor

The Instructor Training Course is designed to train and qualify Instructor member applicants. During the course, candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving.

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DFA Pro Instructor Courses

  • Diving First Aid Instructor

    NAUI powered by DAN’s Diving First Aid Instructor course is designed to equip NAUI Instructors with the skills to teach Diving First Aid to students

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Testimonials from Past Instructor Candidates

  • I have been in a training evolution with Dive Georgia because I wanted to be an Instructor. As I was shopping around for agencies I fell in love first with the caliber of the people as soon as I stepped in to door. I took Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster, and Instructor courses, graduating today. If you are looking for a reputable shop that prides itself on competence and safety, come see Dive Georgia. There are THREE Course Directors there and they all root for your success. I would do it all over again. Top notch.

    Wayne, 2025

  • Just completed my ITC with Dive Georgia. What a fantastic experience! Dive Georgia sets the standard for professionalism in the diving industry. The knowledge and care from the Dive Georgia staff was exceptional. One of the most rewarding experiences of my life!

    Jay, 2025

  • I want to extend a very heartfelt "Thank you" to Brian, Emily, and Conrad. They were instrumental in my earning my instructor credentials. They were extremely supportive and offered great feedback and advice. I could not have asked for a better team to get me through my instructor training and truly feel that I have gained 3 new SCUBA family members through this experience. They will not "give" you your instructor credentials, but will help you to "earn" them. Again a huge thank you to each of you, I don't think I could have done it without your patience, professionalism, and wholehearted support.

    Lowrey, 2024

  • I did my Instructor Training Course with Brian, Emily, and Conrad. They were extremely helpful in showing me better ways to teach and mentor to allow the students to become the best divers they can be. They do a great job to of holding the highest standards of safety while also having a great time and enjoying the water. Thank you Dive Georgia!

    Jared, 2024

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