Why Choose a Genuine PADI Course?

PADI Has World Wide Recognition

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world's largest and leading scuba diver training organisation. PADI Divers carry the most respected and sought-after scuba diving credentials globally. Your PADI dive certification will be recognised and accepted worldwide.

The Way the World Dives

With over 6,200 PADI dive centres and resorts, and 136,000+ PADI Professionals who have issued over 23 million certifications worldwide, you'll find PADI courses and services nearly everywhere. Most scuba adventures are filled with fellow PADI Divers – the world’s most respected diving community.

Highest Education Standards

The PADI System is the most solid educational system in diving. Courses are designed for enjoyment and effective learning. Under the guidance of your PADI Instructor, you master safety concepts confidently. All programs are monitored globally to maintain consistency and excellence.

PADI also surveys divers post-course to confirm high standards and satisfaction – a quality management system no other agency matches.

Leading-edge Educational Materials

Credentialed instructional designers develop PADI materials using advanced technology and learning methods. Independent study options include online programs, apps, manuals, and multimedia resources – tailored for every learning style.

Continuing Diver Education

The PADI System encourages progressive learning, combining practical application with theory. You move at your own pace, mastering skills and pursuing your underwater interests. Beyond beginner courses, PADI offers:

• Learn to scuba dive
• Advanced and Speciality courses
• Professional certifications

Professional Quality and Support

PADI Instructors must pass the world's highest instructor development standards, evaluated by PADI-employed Examiners to ensure global fairness and excellence. This rigorous system ensures your training is consistently top-tier.

Environmental Responsibility

Joining PADI means joining millions working to protect our oceans. Courses include environmental stewardship principles, encouraging divers to engage with Project AWARE and make every dive count for ocean health.

ISO Standards Compliant

PADI courses meet ISO standards for Recreational Diving Services, independently verified by the European Underwater Federation and Austrian Standards Institute.

Certifying Agencies

Other agencies like SSI, BSAC, ANDI, SDI, RAID, and GUE exist – but size and reputation matter. PADI’s scale allows consistent excellence, wherever you dive around the globe.

PADI Travel

PADI Travel offers the world's largest selection of dive destinations – 300+ liveaboards across 40 countries, plus hundreds of resorts and dive centres. Their global team is available 24/7 to help plan your next underwater adventure.

Always choose a PADI 5 Star dive centre, resort, IDC, or CDC.