PADI launched its freediving program in 2015 and has become the world’s most popular freediving education system! The reasons for this include its high safety standards, unique training system, excellent marketing, and position as a leading global diving organization.

PADI is a giant organization that has been in operation for over 50 years, holding 75% of the global recreational diving education market. It has trained over 26 million divers, with more than 137,000 diving professionals and over 6,600 dive centers worldwide.

PADI Dive Instructors and Dive Leaders have the right to teach and are recognized in 183 countries around the world, not just in Turkey.

If you are a freediving instructor from another organization, we would be happy to help you become a PADI Freediving Instructor. Our 3-day crossover program consists of three parts: knowledge development, confined water workshops, and open water workshops.

As part of this program, we will cover:

- PADI Basic Freediver / Freediver course standards

- PADI Basic Freediver / Freediver course theoretical presentations

- Confined and open water skill presentations for PADI Basic Freediver / Freediver courses

- Risk Management, Legal Responsibilities, and Freediving Safety

- Marketing plan

Prerequisites:

- Must hold a valid Freediver Instructor certification from an accredited organization.

- Must be 18 years old or older.

- Must be a current Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) Instructor.

- Must have a current medical statement signed by a doctor within the last 12 months (confirming no medical impediment to practicing freediving).

If you are not currently an Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) Instructor, you may complete this certification up to 2 days before starting the Freediving Instructor training.