{"product_id":"sdi-divemaster-professional-dir-leadership-course","title":"SDI Divemaster | Professional DIR Leadership Course","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3057; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":501,\"abs_y\":271}'\u003eBecome the Leader Others Trust.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":63,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":501,\"abs_y\":325}'\u003eThe \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":40,\"y\":64,\"w\":158,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":529,\"abs_y\":326}'\u003eSDI Divemaster Course\u003c\/strong\u003e at XR Explorers isn’t just about getting a professional certification card—it’s about becoming a true ambassador for safe, team-oriented diving. As the first tier of the professional program, upon successful completion of this course, graduates may assist an active SDI Instructor during approved diving courses. 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