Leading Edge Education

What does it take to create a diver training program? PADI believes it requires applying established instructional system design theory, educational psychology and cognitive psychology to create valid, state-of-the-art courses and materials. Apparently, mainstream bodies in higher education agree: Increasingly, institutions in international governments and education recognize the instructional quality of PADI training. The American Council on Education (ACE) independently evaluated PADI courses and recommends several for college credit.
These acknowledgements corroborate the educational validity of PADI courses, and the PADI organization's ability to meet its educational goals. PADI is the only diver training organization to receive recognition from ACE and many similar organizations internationally.