Pro Training

• 1. • Objective: To train and certify divers as professional PADI instructors, allowing them to teach PADI courses worldwide.

     • Course Structure: The IDC is an intensive program combining theory, practical skills, and teaching techniques. Participants learn how to conduct PADI courses, manage student safety, and apply effective instructional methods.

     • Who It’s For: Divemasters, assistant instructors, or dive professionals aiming to become certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors (OWSI).

     • Certification: Upon successful completion, participants become qualified to attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), the final step toward becoming a certified PADI instructor.

     • Added Value: Elite Diving Agency offers personalized mentorship, mock exams, and real-world teaching scenarios to ensure maximum success in the Instructor Examination

• • • Objective: To enable instructors to teach a broader range of specialized PADI courses, giving them a competitive edge in the diving industry.

    • Specialty Areas: These include advanced courses to become:

      • Deep Diver Specialty Instructor

      • AWARE – Dive Against Debris Instructor

      • Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Instructor

      • Drift Diver Specialty Instructor

      • Dry Suit Diver Specialty Instructor

      • Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Specialty Instructor

      • Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor

      • Enriched Air Diver (EANx) Specialty  Instructor

      • Equipment Specialist Specialty Instructor

      • Full Face Mask Diver Specialty Instructor

      • Night Diver Specialty Instructor

      • Underwater Naturalist Specialty Instructor

      • Underwater Navigator Specialty Instructor

      • Wreck Diver Specialty Instructor

      • Underwater Pumpkin Carving Specialty Instructor- Thank you CD Danny! 😉

    • Course Structure: Each specialty course focuses on developing expertise in a specific area of diving. Instructors learn how to teach the specialty skills to students, conduct dives safely, and manage equipment and logistics specific to the specialty.

    • Who It’s For: Certified PADI instructors seeking to expand their qualifications and increase their marketability within the industry.

    • Benefits: By earning multiple specialties, instructors become eligible for the prestigious Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating, positioning them as elite-level professionals in the diving community.

• • • Objective: To offer specialized professional development beyond the typical certification path, focusing on high-level diving skills and leadership.

    • Activities Include:

      • Rescue Diver Scenarios: Advanced rescue and emergency management drills to prepare professionals for real-world diving emergencies.

      • Leadership Development: Focus on team management, decision-making under pressure, and operational planning in diving operations.

      • Technical Diving: Introduction to technical diving skills, such as decompression diving, use of twin tanks, and advanced buoyancy control.

      • Diving Operations Management: Training on how to run a dive center, manage diving logistics, and oversee safety protocols for commercial diving operations.

    • Who It’s For: Current PADI instructors, dive leaders, or experienced divers looking to develop new skills and assume leadership roles in the industry.

    • Benefits: Enhances employability in higher-level roles such as Dive Center Manager, Expedition Leader or Technical Diving Instructor.

The PADI EMEA Advanced Training Academy is a professional development program designed to enhance the skills, confidence, and career opportunities of PADI instructors. It combines interactive workshops and practical training to improve teaching methods, risk management, and resource utilization.

Key Objectives

• Strengthen competence in conducting Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses.
• Develop expertise in using the PADI Pros’ Site and Online Processing Center (OLPC).
• Enhance risk management skills with a focus on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Assistance Plans (EAPs).
• Boost career prospects through better instructional techniques and productivity.

Core Topics

• PADI Pros’ Site Mastery: Tools for student management, marketing, and professional growth.
• Rescue Diver Course: Scenario-based workshops to refine safety and engagement strategies.
• Divemaster Course: Structured preparation and practical applications tailored to local conditions.
• Risk Management: Emphasis on SOPs, incident reporting, and risk assessments.

Format and Recognition

• Delivered through interactive workshops and discussions, available online or in-person.
• Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance, an eBadge, and seminar credit for professional development.