Dive into Your Dream Career with Sugar Land Dive Center's PADI Professional Training
Welcome to GoPRO Houston, where your journey toward becoming a successful dive professional begins! We're thrilled to introduce you to Sugar Land Dive Center, Texas's premier PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center (IDC).
Whether you're looking to take the plunge and become a PADI Divemaster or a PADI Instructor or seek to enhance your skills as a PADI MSDT or IDC Staff Instructor, we've got you covered.
Our award-winning team, led by PADI Platinum Course Director Phillip Hetherington, is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and create a fulfilling career in the dive industry. With regular professional courses offered locally and in Cozumel, Mexico, Sugar Land Dive Center is the ultimate choice for those seeking to turn their passion for diving into a rewarding profession.
Experience and Convenience
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 easy. At Sugar Land Dive Center, our experienced staff consisting of two platinum-honored PADI Course Directors and their Instructional Team of experienced PADI IDC Staff Instructors will make your PADI Professional Course a rewarding and fun experience.
Recreational Courses
If you are looking for information on all the PADI recreational courses offered by Sugar Land Dive Center, please visit us at 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 can also extend your stay in Cozumel to gain real-life experience with the team at Cozumel Dive Academy.
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.
Once you have successfully completed your PADI IDC, you will be qualified to attend your PADI Instructor Examination.
After completing your PADI IE, you’ll be qualified to teach the following PADI Courses: Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty, and Project AWARE courses.
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.
Cozumel Dive Master Internships
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
Our Divemaster Packages are designed to get you where you want to be. Whether you're just starting out as a brand new diver, or ready to turn your passion for diving into a career, we have a perfect package for you. If you already have your Open Water or higher certification, just let us know, and we'll tailor the package to your needs.
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!
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, opening the door for more work opportunities.
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course
Take Your Scuba Diving Career to the Next Level
Welcome to the PAD IDC Staff Instructor Course at Sugar Land Dive Center! Are you ready to take your scuba diving career to the next level? Our course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a leader in the diving industry.
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 can 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.
