03 I'm planning on getting certified. I've been to several shops, and they all offer different certifications. I've heard of PADI, NAUI, YMCA, NASDS and SSI. Which one should I go with?
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This article is from the Scuba Diving FAQ, by njs@scifi.maid.com (Nick Simicich) with numerous contributions by others.
03 I'm planning on getting certified. I've been to several shops, and they all offer different certifications. I've heard of PADI, NAUI, YMCA, NASDS and SSI. Which one should I go with?
This question has frequently come up in rec.scuba. One of the
discussion threads has been summarized as whosbest.txt in the
rec.scuba archives at ames. See the explanation of Peter Yee's
archive, below, for how to access the ames archives. The short, widely
agreed answer, is that agencies all must follow a minimum standard set
by an industry organization, so they differ less than you might
expect. However, instructors differ a lot, and you should try to talk
to the instructor you will be taking the course from and determine
exactly what will be offered, and how you feel about them. Finally,
some instructors add significantly to the standard course (and may
also charge more). You should ask exactly what you are going to get
for your course fees, what else you will have to buy, and where you
have to buy it.
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