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Inspiring the Next Generation of Divers

If you have ever taught children to dive or snorkel you will know that the majority of them have no fear. Generally, we develop our fears and a more cautious nature as we mature (well most people do!). This makes children more enthusiastic to have a go and learn. With that said, not everyone has...

Introducing the PADI Pros’ Site Lite

A new feature has now been launched that makes the PADI Pros’ Site more user-friendly and accessible when accessing the site from a mobile device – the PADI Pros’ Site Lite! The PADI Pros’ Site Lite is a mobile-responsive microsite offering on-the-go access to some of your favorite areas of the PADI Pros’ Site including...

Introducing the PADI Pros’ Site Lite

A new feature is preparing to launch that will make the PADI Pros’ Site more user-friendly and accessible when accessing the site from a mobile device – the PADI Pros’ Site Lite! The PADI Pros’ Site lite is a mobile-responsive microsite offering on-the-go access to some of your favorite areas of the PADI Pros’ Site...

Win with PADI: The PADI Value Proposition

PADI is committed to the growth and prosperity of the scuba diving industry. Whether it’s through preserving the ocean we explore or creating innovative ways to teach the sport, PADI’s main focus is its members. PADI develops, maintains and supplies our industry with the most advanced dive training materials found worldwide.Specifically, the PADI Retailer and...

Training Insights… EFR: Why teach Emergency First Response (EFR) Courses to Rescue Divers?

Emergency First Response (EFR) courses offer an outstanding set of course materials and the same well-researched and respected educational system as PADI courses. Both of these factors make learning CPR and First Aid simple for your divers and also make it easy and fun to teach. Opportunities with potential Rescue Divers Although some PADI Rescue...

PADI Instructor Development Courses in Greece

PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa is delighted to announce that all new PADI Instructors who complete their Instructor Examination in Greece during the remainder of 2015 will receive a special gift of two free PADI Open Water Diver digital student packs valued at over 155 euros completely free. This gift will kick start your...

Thomas J Koch, first deaf PADI Course Director

Back in June, I was lucky enough to complete my Course Director Training in the Dominican Republic. At the start of the course I had first day nerves. It took me back to the first day of my Open Water course and especially to the first day of my Instructor Development Course. As we went...