How a Surprise Birthday Gift Became the First Step Towards Life as a PADI Pro One PADI Pro shares how he took a birthday gift and turned it into a career through passion for the ocean.
A Diving Love Affair: The Journey From Hobbyist to PADI Professional After six weeks of e-learning and constant study, I was ready to take on the challenge of my PADI scuba diving instructor course.
PADI Professional Levels Explained PADI professional levels have similar names (Divemaster, Master Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer). We explain and rank each one.
Want to Live in Paradise? Becoming a PADI Pro Could Be Your Ticket to a Dream Life Being a PADI Pro brings many opportunities -- including a chance to live and work in paradise. Read stories of Pros in paradise here.
What are PADI’s Free Scuba Diving Courses and Why Take Them? Learn more about PADI's two free scuba diving courses and the benefits of completing your dive theory with PADI eLearning.
A Tale of Two Certifications: How One PADI Pro’s Scuba Diving Journey Began With a Dare Sometimes, scuba certifications -- and a new life -- start with the unexpected. In this case, that journey started with a dare.