Professional Association of Diving Instructors

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is a recreational diving membership and diver training organization founded in 1966 by John Cronin and Ralph Erickson. PADI courses range from entry level to advanced recreational diver certification. Further, they provide several specialized diving skills courses connected with specific equipment or conditions, some diving related informational courses and a range of recreational diving instructor certifications. They also offer various technical diving courses. As of 2023, PADI is reported to have issued 29 million scuba certifications.

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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
AbbreviationPADI
Formation1966
HeadquartersRancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
Region served
International
Membership
~128,000 dive professionals, 6,600+ dive centers and resorts
LeaderDrew Richardson
Parent organization
PADI Worldwide Corp.
AffiliationsDSAT
PADI AWARE
Emergency First Response
Current Publishing
Websitewww.padi.com
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