The Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) certification is a professional-level certification in scuba diving that allows you to teach a wide range of specialty courses to divers. As an MSDT, you have the ability to teach and certify divers in various specialty areas, such as deep diving, wreck diving, underwater photography, and more.

To achieve the MSDT level, you must first be a certified Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) and have completed at least five specialty instructor certifications. These specialty instructor certifications can be obtained by completing the corresponding specialty courses and meeting the prerequisites set by the training agency.

The MSDT certification demonstrates your expertise and proficiency in teaching specialty courses, expanding your teaching capabilities beyond the core scuba diving certifications. It allows you to offer a more diverse range of courses to your students, catering to their specific interests and goals in diving.

By becoming an MSDT, you enhance your professional credentials and open up opportunities to teach a wider variety of courses, which can be beneficial for career advancement in the scuba diving industry.