What We Train For
At Commercial Divers Academy (CDA), we don’t just teach diving — we prepare professionals for one of the most challenging and rewarding industries in the world. Our training programs combine rigorous theoretical instruction, hands-on technical practice, and real-world underwater scenarios that mirror the environments divers face on the job.
From your first steps in commercial SCUBA diving to advanced offshore surface-supplied operations, CDA equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to operate safely, effectively, and professionally. You will gain experience with state-of-the-art equipment, master underwater construction and inspection tasks, and develop the confidence employers seek for high-stakes assignments.
Our training programs cover:
Commercial SCUBA Diving – entry-level certification for professional underwater work.
Surface Supplied Diving – inshore and offshore training up to 50 meters using advanced equipment.
Underwater Welding & Cutting – essential skills for subsea fabrication, repair, and decommissioning projects.
First Aid, O₂ Provider & AED Training – lifesaving certifications crucial for professional divers.
Specialized Equipment Operation – lift bags, inspection tools, underwater welding and cutting gear, and hyperbaric chamber support.
All courses are delivered by instructors with extensive industry experience. Training takes place in pools, ports, offshore waters, and specialized facilities that replicate real job conditions. Our mission is simple: to transform motivated students into competent, confident commercial divers who are ready to join the global workforce.
What Career You Can Have With CDA Certification
Certification from Commercial Divers Academy is more than a diploma — it’s a gateway to a global career. Commercial divers are in high demand across maritime, offshore, renewable energy, aquaculture, and industrial sectors. With the skills and certifications you earn at CDA, you can pursue careers both inshore and offshore, domestically and internationally, with excellent earning potential and opportunities for advancement.
Career opportunities include:
Offshore Commercial Diver – inspection, maintenance, and construction work on oil rigs, wind farms, and other offshore facilities.
Port & Harbour Diver – ship repair, hull cleaning, propeller and rudder maintenance, and mooring operations.
Underwater Welder & Cutter – subsea fabrication, structural repairs, and decommissioning projects.
Salvage & Recovery Diver – wreck removal, accident recovery, and marine salvage operations.
Aquaculture & Environmental Diver – maintenance of fish farms, underwater facilities, and environmental surveys.
Inspection & Survey Diver – underwater inspections, NDT support, structural surveys, and technical reporting.
Support Roles – dive supervisor, life-support technician, ROV support operator, and hyperbaric chamber assistant.
CDA certifications are recognized internationally, opening doors to a truly global career. Whether you want to work in ports, offshore platforms, shipyards, renewable energy projects, or specialized underwater construction, training with CDA equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel.
Join CDA and turn your ambition into a profession. Start your career as a commercial diver today and become part of the global community of professionals who build, repair, and protect the world beneath the waves.