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Instructor-Led Online Learning

Instructor-led online learning is teaching the same way you always do, but via two-way video conferencing instead of in person.

New PADI Adventures App

The all-new PADI Adventures App™ is targeted to get more people diving, in more places! Near or far, wherever you are, this app will tell every diver in your area about your dive shop adventures. It enables people to conveniently find and, even more importantly, book, diving and snorkeling activities online at PADI® Dive Centers...

PADI Training News Update

PADI® Training News has been updated on the Pros’ Site. You’ll find updates, considerations and temporary allowances while stay-in-place orders and travel bans are in place in many areas. Stay up to date with digital Training News – an extension of the Training Bulletin, and essential reading. New Topics Stay Motivated and Learn Project AWARE®...

Certification Card Default Adjustments

Since 15 April 2020, all new PADI® student divers and members have been receiving new ratings and credentials within 24 hours via a PADI electronic certification card, the PADI eCard™. The PADI eCard provides a quicker, convenient process and avoids potential postal delays for PADI Members and divers. The PADI eCard™ also helps protect and...

Welcome New PADI Course Directors

In March 2020, after many intensive days working with PADI® Regional Headquarters staff, these PADI Master Instructors earned the esteemed PADI Course Director rating. Congratulations on a job well done and the best of success in the future. Roihan Ang, Raymond Arce, Toni Plaza Banos, Johan Blixt, Ketut Cariasa, Daniele Comin, Samir Darwish, O'neill Didacus,...

PADI Virtual Member Forum 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and regulations for social distancing, PADI are now hosting your Member Forum experience virtually. (more…)

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PADI Asia Pacific Pros Resource Hub

With all the uncertainty surrounding pandemic, the PADI Asia Pacific team have created this hub to host all the PADI® resources available to you. As this is an evolving situation this post will be regularly updated with the latest available information. Global PADI Communication Stay up-to-date with the thoughts of Drew Richardson, President and CEO,...

Open Water Diver Videos Now Available Online

Each video corresponds to a section of the Open Water Diver manual.