Commercial Diving Academy is a commercial diving and underwater welding school specializing in underwater careers and welding jobs

• Overview
• Air/Mixed Gas Commercial Diver
• Underwater Welding Course
• Dive Medic Technician
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Hyperbaric Chamber Technician
• Sport Diving Instructor
• DCBC Assessment
• Maritime Welding Specialist
• Mariners Learning System
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• Frequently Asked Questions
• Student Profiles
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• Why CDA?
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• Requirements
• Cost
• Financial Aid
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• Facilities and Dorms
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• About Jacksonville
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• Michael Bach Memorial Fund & Scholarship

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Our Programs

Overview

Commercial Diving Academy (CDA) is the only fully-accredited diver training program with IMCA-recognized training, on-campus housing and a full meal plan. CDA offers the most comprehensive and rigorous (20 weeks) program of all the accredited commercial diver training schools. All courses are taught in English.

CDA’s graduates may earn certifications from the Association of Commercial Diving Educators, Association of Diving Contractors International, Diver Certification Board of Canada, National Center for Construction Education and Research, American Petroleum Institute, American Welding Society, Hazwoper Environmental Training, National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technicians, National Academy of Scuba Educators, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician.



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