Go Pro
em Bali
From your first day as a Divemaster trainee to teaching your own students. PADI professional training at a 5-Star Career Development Centre, across four locations in Bali, since 1991.
Learn Where
We Work
Every BDA professional programme is built around real diving. You won't just practise skills in a classroom. You'll assist on live courses, guide real guests and work alongside our instructors at our dive centres in Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Pemuteran and Tulamben.
Not sure where to start? Tell us your certification level, dive count and how much time you have, and we'll recommend the right programme.
From Diver to Instrutor
Each level builds on the last. BDA can take you through every step.
Choose Your
Divemaster Programme
Every programme leads to the same PADI Divemaster certification. Pick the one that matches your time, your experience and the kind of diving you want to do.
Divemaster Express
For experienced Rescue Divers who arrive ready. Straight into practical training.
Divemaster Internship
The full programme at one dive centre, with time to build dives, experience and confidence.
Wanderlust
Train across all four BDA locations, from Menjangan to Nusa Penida. Add a month in Sanur with the Residency option.
DM + Reef Restoration
Your Divemaster, then two weeks of coral restoration and scientific diving on an active project in Padangbai.
Reef Check Eco Divemaster
Divemaster training plus Reef Check survey skills and real reef monitoring in Pemuteran.
DM + Sidemount + Tec 40
Go pro and start technical diving in one package, with sidemount and your first decompression certification.
Become a PADI
Instrutor
Our PADI IDC runs in Sanur with Course Director Mark Cornell. Choose the format that suits you, then continue to MSDT and IDC Staff.
Remote Smart-IDC
Theory online before you arrive, then a focused on-site programme in Sanur.
Elite IDC
The complete IDC with EFR Instructor, three instructor specialty ratings and a fun dive day.
Extreme IDC
IDC plus MSDT preparation, five instructor specialties, extra practice and three days of fun diving.
MSDT
Master Scuba Diver Trainer: the rating dive centres look for when hiring instructors.
IDC Staff Instructor
Help train the next generation of instructors, and take the first step towards Course Director.
Next IDC dates in Sanur: other dates available on request. See the full IDC page.
Why BDA
Four Locations
Sanur, Lembongan, Pemuteran, Tulamben
Real Experience
Live courses and real guests, not just the pool
Full Pathway
Divemaster to IDC Staff with one team
Conservation
Reef Check and reef restoration programmes
Technical Diving
Add sidemount and TecRec with BDA TEC
Teaching Experience
Hands-on teaching after your Instructor Exam
What Our Divers Say
"I did my Rescue Diver course, Divemaster, and IDC here. I'm now an instructor… The staff here set a high bar and train you to and above the industry standard. You instantly know you're in good hands."
"I did my DiveMaster (together with EFR and Rescue) with Bali Diving Academy… it was an amazing experience and an unforgettable 5 weeks. …multiple locations of BDA, which is actually great if you want to experience more dive sites."
"Ten out of 5 STARS! The Bali Diving Academy team guided me through an unbelievably great diving and learning experience! I am going back as soon as possible."
Comum Questões
What do I need to start?
Divemaster: minimum age 18, PADI Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver (or equivalent), EFR Primary & Secondary Care within 24 months and a medical clearance within 12 months. Not there yet? We can train you up first, so talk to us about where you're starting from.
IDC: PADI Divemaster (or equivalent), certified for at least 6 months, 60 logged dives (100 before the Instructor Exam), EFR within 24 months and a medical clearance within 12 months.
Which Divemaster programme is right for me?
It depends on your experience and your time. If you're already a Rescue Diver with 40+ dives and limited time, Divemaster Express is the fastest route. If you want more time to build experience, choose the 4-week Internship. Wanderlust is for divers who want to see all of Bali, and our conservation programmes add marine science and reef survey skills. Tell us about yourself and we'll recommend the best fit.
I'm not a Rescue Diver yet. Can I still go pro?
Yes. We can train you through Advanced Open Water, Rescue and EFR before your Divemaster programme starts, with a discount on extra courses and dives for Divemaster candidates. If you're starting from scratch, ask us about our Zero to Hero programme.
Can I do Divemaster and IDC back to back?
Yes, and many of our candidates do. You'll need 60 logged dives to start the IDC and 100 before the Instructor Exam, so we'll plan your dives with you to make sure you're ready.
Is accommodation included?
Accommodation isn't included in most programmes, but we can recommend options near each dive centre to suit different budgets. Ask us for a quote when you enquire.
Can I combine pro training with technical diving?
Yes. Our DM + Sidemount + Tec 40 package combines both, or you can add TecRec courses with BDA TEC at any point.
Ready to Go Pro?
Tell us your current certification, dive count and when you'd like to start, and we'll help you choose the right programme.
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