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Scuba diving and snorkelling

Marine conservation scuba diving and PADI courses

Who are Padi and why should you learn to dive with them?

Benefits of taking a PADI programme

Expert Instruction - Only those PADI Instructors who have succeeded in the demanding PADI Instructor Development programme are certified to teach PADI courses.

Wherever you are, you’ll find PADI - PADI is available on five continents in over 180 countries so they’ll never be far away.

Global coverage - If you are diving in a different town or country, there are over 4,900 PADI dive centres and resorts where you will find one or more of PADI’s 109,000 Instructors and Divemasters to give you advice and guidance.

Worldwide recognition for you - PADI issues over 900,000 certifications per year, making the PADI certification the most widely recognised recreational diving qualification in the world.

On-line qualification check - Gone on holiday and left your certification card behind? No problem. All PADI dive centres can conduct a Dive Check online which instantly verifies your credentials so you can go diving the same day.

Feel Safe - You can check your PADI Instructor or Divemaster’s credentials by asking to see their Instructor or Divemaster certification card, which includes photo identification and whether they are current and authorised to teach.

Leading materials and systems -Your PADI Instructor will be using state-of-the-art PADI instructional systems and materials.

Comprehensive student materials - Professional student materials, with over 17 language variations, are provided for all core courses and many speciality courses.

Learn at your own pace - Flexible learning options are available for all courses to suit your lifestyle and needs.

Diving is fun! - Year after year, PADI makes diving enjoyable by establishing the highest industry standards for diver training, safety and customer service.

Your views listened to - PADI has a quality management department, unique in the recreational diving industry, who regularly evaluate your views through questionnaires.

Holiday with them - At a PADI Dive Centre/Resort they can arrange, or provide advice, regarding your diving trips and holidays.

Expert equipment advice on hand - At a PADI Dive Centre/Resort their experienced staff can provide equipment counselling and advice before you make your purchase.

Diving is an education - At a PADI Dive Centre/Resort they can advise you what your best next step should be to gain experience through diving and courses.

Conform to safety requirements - Professional Oxygen and First Aid equipment is available at all PADI training locations.

Get involved in aquatic conservation - PADI Dive Centres/Resorts actively promote conservation of the underwater environment through Project AWARE (Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education).

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