April 16, 2010, Newsletter Issue #215: PADI is the World Leader in Certifiying Scuba Students

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While there are many scuba diving certification agencies, PADI is the primary one worldwide. If you want to learn to scuba dive, or are planning to take a class, chances are you will take from a PADI-sanctioned course. What should you expect from a diver's certification class?

Students get classroom instruction and open-water training.The course is performance-based, which means students need to demonstrate mastery of specific skills and knowledge.Students need to pass a basic swim test by swimming 200 yards nonstop. There is no time or stroke requirement.

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