Yes, there is an online database of certifications. However, it can only be accessed by PADI Members (Pros) or PADI (IRRA member) dive centers/resorts. The respective user will need your full name and date-of-birth to retrieve your records.
Is PADI or SSI better?
Recommendations in choosing PADI vs SSI To summarize: Both PADI and SSI offer world-class diving training around the world. They both maintain high standards of practice across the globe. SSI is generally cheaper, so if you are looking for a lower price, you can do your SSI Open Water.
Who bought PADI?
Providence Equity Partners LLC
In 2017, Providence Equity Partners LLC sold PADI to Canadian investment firm Altas Partners and French private equity firm Florac for 700 million USD, through an entity called Mandarinfish Holding.
How do I contact PADI?
1 (800) 729-7234
Professional Association of Diving Instructors/Customer service
How do I find my PADI certification number?
Answer: You can find your Professional Association of Diving Instructor® (PADI) certification number on your PADI certification card. If you are recently certified, you may not have your card yet. It can take a few weeks to receive your certification card.
Can you dive PADI with SSI?
An example of this, is that if you have an SSI, or NAUI or SDI Openwater certification, and wish to continue training at a PADI Dive Centre, PADI recognise in there own standards they are the equivalent to the PADI Openwater course.
Is PADI The only scuba certification?
PADI is the world’s most popular scuba diving curriculum and it’s probably the one you’ve heard of the most. It is an association for recreational diver training. They offer training from the very first dive you ever do, up to instructor, many specialties and some technical diving qualifications.
Is PADI a private company?
PADI Worldwide is a privately held corporation that is international in scope with service offices and distribution centers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. PADI Worldwide’s corporate headquarters is located in California, United States.
Who started PADI?
John Cronin
Ralph Erickson
Professional Association of Diving Instructors/Founders
The world’s largest scuba diving organization, PADI® was dreamed up in 1966 by two friends in Illinois over a bottle of Johnnie Walker. It’s true. John Cronin, a scuba equipment salesman for U.S. Divers, and Ralph Erickson, an educator and swimming instructor, were concerned about the scuba diving industry.
Why choose PADI dive shop for nitrox?
Your PADI Dive Shop will provide dedicated nitrox cylinders for your enriched air dives. Your instructor will also provide an oxygen analyzer. It’s possible to earn your nitrox certification in just one day. Simply complete the online course and schedule a short practical session with your instructor. The two dives are optional.
What is PADI Enriched Air Diver course?
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver.
What is a PADI certification card?
A PADI® certification card is your passport to explore the world below the surface, and proof you’ve successfully completed PADI training. Carry your PADI certification card with you to verify your diver training level with dive centers around the world.
What is the best Padi® specialty?
Your dive shop will charge training fees. Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty.
