Welcome to Go Pro Houston.  Here you will find all the information you need on the PADI Professional programs offered by Sugar Land Dive Center, Texas's leader in PADI Divemaster and Instructor training.

Let us help you achieve your goal of becoming a PADI Divemaster or Instructor.  Our experience in training PADI Professionals, both locally and internationally, our convenient schedules, frequency of courses, and our all-inclusive pricing structure help make your decision an easy one.

At Sugar Land Dive Center, our experienced staff consisting of two platinum honored PADI Course Directors, along with their Instructional Team of experienced PADI IDC Staff Instructors, will make your PADI Professional Course a rewarding and fun experience.

If you are looking for information on all the PADI recreational courses we offer, please visit  Sugar Land Dive Center.

International Training Options

Want to combine your PADI Professional training with an experience of a lifetime?  Then join us at our sister operation, Cozumel Dive Academy, and complete your training in the warm, blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean.  We offer all our professional-level programs and a full slate of recreational courses through Cozumel Dive Academy.  You also have the option of extending your stay in Cozumel to gain real-life experience with the team at Cozumel Dive Academy.

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PADI Divemaster

This is where it all begins!  The PADI Divemaster course is the first step in your professional scuba career.

Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins here. You will work closely with several PADI Instructors as you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

Do you want to become a PADI Divemaster or PADI Instructor and combine your training with an experience of a lifetime?

Then how about a Divemaster Internship? Or completing your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) on the beautiful Island of Cozumel, Mexico?  We offer Internships starting for every experience level. Even uncertified divers.

Divemaster Packages

We call this our ‘zero to hero’ package.’ We’ll take you from your first splash to achieve your PADI Open Water qualification to Divemaster.

If you’re ready to really commit to taking your diving seriously and turning it into a possible career, this is the package for you.

Already got your Open Water or higher certification, let us know, and we have a starting point for you.

All packages include a free Aware Coral Reef Conservation course and Peak Performance Buoyancy course.

Divemaster Packages

Assistant Instructor

At SUGAR LAND SCUBA, as a PADI Assistant Instructor, you not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional scuba diver,

but you also start learning the PADI System of diver education. You can act as an instructional scuba assistant and assume limited teaching responsibilities. It’s a great way to gain experience in order to become a scuba instructor!

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

During your IDC you will learn to conduct all PADI core courses.  You will be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives.

Basically you will become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for diver safety.
PADI Instructor Development Program

Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep

The Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart from other dive instructors

by showing your commitment to continuing your dive training and being prepared to help others continue their training as well. You also get to teach specialty diver courses – which opens the door for more work opportunities.

Prices May Vary

Emergency First Response Instructor

Your role as an EFR Instructor is to be a coach that creates a positive learning environment.

Along with learning how to structure and organize EFR courses, you practice:

• Presenting course content.
• Encouraging self-discovery in students.
• Evaluating student understanding and skill mastery during hands-on skills practice.
• Managing effective scenario-based learning experiences.

DAN Instructor Course

Why add Divers Alert Network Training to your PADI Divemaster or Instructor Development Course?

As a DAN Instructor you will be able to prepare divers to prevent and manage dive incidents. You will also expand your course offerings so you can teach year-round and earn additional income. Enhance your teaching portfolio with additional credentials. Become a leader in dive safety and help save lives.