This course teaches qualified Reef Check EcoDiver Trainers to be certified Reef Check EcoDiver Course Directors.

Prerequisites: Is a certified Reef Check EcoDiver Trainer, has completed five surveys and has run three EcoDiver training courses. Age of 18 or above. Has a degree in marine biology or equivalent professional work experience.

Materials: Reef Check EcoDiver Trainer Kit

Testing and Certification: Written test (90%) to obtain regional certification card. Additional training is required to transfer to a new region e.g. Red Sea to Caribbean. Certification card qualifies holder to participate in Reef Check surveys in the region and to submit their data to the global database, as well as training EcoDiver Trainers and EcoDivers.