🤿 PADI Scuba Instructor Certification Path
Discover your personalized route to becoming a certified PADI scuba diving instructor
1Do you have an entry level scuba certification?
Such as PADI Scuba Diver, Open Water, or similar certification from another training agency?
About PADI Instructor Certification
Becoming a PADI scuba diving instructor is a rewarding career path that allows you to share your passion for underwater exploration with others. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certification process ensures you have the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to safely teach scuba diving to new divers.
The pathway to PADI instructor certification includes several progressive levels: Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and finally the Instructor Development Course (IDC) followed by the Instructor Examination (IE). Each level builds essential skills and experience that make you a competent and confident diving professional.