Speciality Dive Training is Fun!
Take the next step following our IDC with the Master Scuba Diver Trainer preparation program. You’ll benefit from taking PADI Specialty Instructor courses as these courses develop your knowledge–and ability to teach others–in 5 areas of your diving interests, and increases your employability as a scuba instructor. Barefoot Divers offers over 20 Instructor Specialties, some available no where else! Get the benefit experience makes while exploring unique sites on the south side of Roatan with the Barefoot Pro Diver team. When you sign up for a specialty class, you will have an opportunity to dive with underwater digital cameras, diver propulsion vehicles, underwater video cameras, lift bags, and much more..
Barefoot Divers Offers Speciality Training in:
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Fish ID
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Digital Underwater Photography
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Underwater Videography
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Nitrox
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Equipment Specialist
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Search and Recovery
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Navigation
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Night Diver
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Wreck Diver
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Deep Diver
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Drift Diver
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Boat Diver
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Dry Suit Diver
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Multi Level Diver
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Diver Propulsion Vehicle
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Underwater Naturalist
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Emergency Oxygen Provider
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Barefoot Distinctive Specialty: Shark Diver
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Barefoot Distinctive Specialty - Marine Turtle Awareness
Barefoot Distinctive Specialty: Project Aware Whale Shark Course
Additional Instructor Specialties beyond the 5 included in the MSDT prep program are $100 per course.
Turn your diving passions into specialty training while making yourself more employable! PADI application fees for each Specialty Instructor application are $49. Some specialties have additional prerequisites which may add to the cost of the MSDT prep, please contact us for an exact quote for the courses you want to specialize in.
Comparing the Benefits of Completing Specialty Instructor courses to applying individually for these ratings:
| Specialty Courses w/ Barefoot |
Waiting and Applying Individualy |
| Only the dives needed and included in the course |
20 dives needed in each speciality |
| Discounted Application Fees($46.50 per speciality) |
Standard application fee ($63 per specialty) |
Can teach specialties upon certification from PADI - typically 2 weeks
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Must have taught 25 certifications before applying for any specialty rating
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Learn proper techniques and teaching methods from experienced IDC Staff
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Self-taught, must rely just on instructor manual for teaching |
| More qualifications on resume when entering job market |
In competition for jobs with applicants that have more qualifications |