Starting on January 30, 2025, a new online application process for the PADI Divemaster program will be available. Candidates must have a PADI account to start the application, which allows them to complete their part and submit it back to their instructor or dive center. This digital system is flexible and mobile-friendly, ensuring a quicker processing time with secure payment options. Instructors will now keep track of candidates’ prerequisite documents in their files instead of submitting them with the application.