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  • Pillars of Change Training for PADI Divemasters & Instructors

    As a Dive Professional, Your Influence Matters. One person can make a difference, and that person is you.  Your actions influence the culture of the global dive community, one diver at a time. That gives you unparalleled power to create positive change for our ocean.  A 30 minute webinar has been created to provide you…

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  • 100 Reasons to Be a PADI Pro

    The demand for PADI Pros worldwide remains high, with new jobs posted to the PADI Job Board every day. There’s never been a better time to be a PADI Pro. And there’s never been a better time to fill your professional-level courses! Let’s dive into countless reasons to be a PADI Pro and explore how it unlocks…

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  • The Top 5 Mistakes New Scuba Instructors Make

    Successfully completing the PADI® Instructor Development Course and Instructor Exam (IE) takes passion, commitment and a desire to excel. If you’re a new PADI OWSI reading this article, congratulations on your achievement! Now that you’re a PADI Instructor, you’re part of a worldwide community dedicated to sharing the wonders of the underwater world with others. With that…

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  • The Master Scuba Diver Instructor Challenge Is On!

    Updated by Adrianne Miller on January 2, 2025 PADI Instructors can join a friendly competition for the chance to win a complimentary 2026 PADI membership renewal, gain bragging rights, and special recognition in the Surface Interval. Register for the challenge, and any PADI Master Scuba Diver™ ratings completed between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025* will enter you…

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