MSDT KOVALAM
FAQs:
Why complete Specialty instructor courses in Kovalam, Kerala
Completing your PADI Specialty Instructor training with Mark Soworka and Bond Safari in Kovalam, Kerala, offers a unique blend of elite mentorship and innovative training in one of India’s leading dive destinations.
Why choose Mark Soworka for specialty instructor training?
Mark Soworka is a globally renowned PADI Platinum Course Director with decades of experience training instructors around the world. His courses go far beyond the basics—providing deep hands-on knowledge, practical teaching techniques, and personalized feedback that equips you for real-world teaching across multiple specialties. Mark’s workshops are immersive, ensuring you truly master each specialty and gain the confidence to deliver high-quality training.
How does Bond Safari enhance my experience?
Bond Safari is a PADI 5-Star IDC Center and pioneer of operational standards in Kerala. Their training academy features top-tier classrooms, quality equipment, and access to diverse dive environments—from pool and quarry sessions to advanced ocean dives. The team’s open, supportive approach makes learning thorough, collaborative, and enjoyable.
What specialties and skills can I develop?
The program covers popular specialties like Deep, Wreck, Nitrox, and Underwater Photography, all practiced in Kovalam’s varied sites—from artificial reefs to ocean wrecks—providing hands-on experience in different conditions. Bond Safari and Mark Soworka also introduce innovative courses and workshops in marine resource management and equipment maintenance.
What are the career benefits?
Earning specialty instructor ratings with this team sets you apart in the job market—making you eligible for more positions, better pay, and fast-tracking your path to Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) or managerial roles. Bond Safari and Mark both offer career guidance and job placement support, with many alumni working across India, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
Training with Mark Soworka and Bond Safari is an investment in world-class education, industry credibility, and professional growth.Completing your PADI Specialty Instructor training with Mark Soworka and Bond Safari in Kovalam, Kerala, gives you top-tier mentorship and advanced instructional skills.
Mark Soworka, a globally recognized Platinum Course Director, offers immersive workshops and personalized feedback that help you fully understand each specialty—whether Deep, Nitrox, Wreck, or Underwater Photography—while equipping you with teaching techniques for a global market.
Pre-requisites:
To qualify for training on your PADI MSDT Course, you must:
- Be at least 18 YEARS OLD
- Be certified as a diver for at LEAST SIX MONTHS
- Be certified as a PADI Instructor
- Have 100 logged dives that include experience in night, deep and navigation diving
- Have CPR and FIRST AID qualifications within the last 24 months
(the "EFR" Emergency First Responder course meets this requirement) - Be fit for diving and submit a PADI MEDICAL STATEMENT signed by a physician within the last 12 months
Information
| Start Date | 30/04/2025 |
| End Date | 04/05/2025 |
| Price | TBC |
| Location | KOVALAM, India |
| Attachments |
PADI-Diver-Medical-Form-2025.pdf
enrollment-form.pdf |
Our Team
Mark Soworka
PADI PLATINUM CD
Adarsh Dileep
Staff Instructor
Our Partners
Bond Safari



