what is the best way to get certified to become an instructor in scuba diving?
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For most people who are interested in becoming a dive professional, they actually don't look to go to a specialized school like Halls Institute.  The first thing is to go to your favorite local dive shop (LDS) and inquire about the Dive Master course.  Find a store and more specifically an instructor that you like, respect, and want to work with.  Sign up to become a dive master (DM).\n\nDive master programs come in a variety of flavors.  Depending on structure, these programs can last a couple weeks of intensive training or a few months of weekend sessions.  \n\nPersonally, I would chose the most rigorous and time intensive program available, since this will typically prepare you the most as a professional.  There is nothing like seeing and helping students in real life situations, and gaining the knowledge first hand.\n\nDepending on LDS, the agency, and the instructor, prices can range from $500 to $800 for DM training in my area.\n\nUpon completing your DM, you can then decide whether you want to continue to becoming an instructor.  A larger commitment, both in time and money, but the diving world can always use another good instructor.
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hi,\n\nski instructor qualifications are awarded by the governing body i.e. BASI (british system) or CASI (canadian system)\n\nEssentially there are two ways to do it:\n\n1. there are lots of companies which run courses. I did one of these. it was fun but realtively expensive. i.e. you give them money, they will probably sort out food accomodation, training and booking of courses for you.\n\n2. you can just do courses run by the governing body itself. you'll have to sort out the details but might be cheaper.\n\n\nat the start of your careers you are unlikely to be able to work everwhere in europe. it is hard to work in france, you have to pass a difficult race called the speed test but realtively easy to work in switzerland.\n\ngive me an email if you'd like more help. also i especially recommend www.natives.co.uk - it is where people go to chat about seasons.\n\ngoodluck,\n\njonathan
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There are a few kinds of international diving certificates. One of these systems is by the Australian PADI institute.\nIn the PADI system, you can do a 4 day course for an Open Water certificate. With this, any diving center in the world will let you dive with them for a fun dive. It's proof that you know the basics and have done a few dives to a depth of 18 meters. The second level, after another 4 day course (book knowledge and practice dives) is Advanced Open Water. In advanced open water, you've practiced a dive to 30 meters, a night time dive, and simple under water navigation. The PADI system offers several more courses and specializations after that.
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First ...There are so many factors to consider,\n\n-where do you want to work? locally, close to the ocean but in the states, out of country?\n-full time/part time .. which do you want to work?  which is available?\n-what are the payment policies of the companies where you want to work?\n\nSo, the best way to find out is pick your spot and call around the shops and ask.\n\nThis is almost like asking what a good accountant can earn?  Where? What are your skills? What's your experience?  What company?  and so on.\n\nWhen I was an instructor some guys from my dive shop and others on the island would earn hourly rates, a cut of the dive fees, or a cut of the business .. just depending on the shop and their seniority.\n\nSecond ... "a really good under water job".    I used to instruct on St John in the Virgin Islands.  On a fabulous day, I might get 4 dives in (2 morning, 1 afternoon, 1 night).  On a great day, I would get 3 dives.  On an average day, I might get 2.  Then there were the days when I had to work on the boat, repair tanks, clean bilges, fill the spare tanks, etc .. and got 0 dives.  And then there were the bad weather days, slow days, no guest days, etc.\n\nOver 2 years I did get 500+ dives in, but realize that I was working 6 days a week.  That's roughly 600 days.  So, on average, I got 1 dive per day .. one 30 to 60 minute dive per day .. on average.  The rest of the time is REAL work.  I don't mean to burst any bubbles here ... I loved my time in the Caribbean, and being a scuba instructor was great, but unless you fall into a senior spot with a shop that is always busy with multiple boats and dives per day, then you probably won't be spending a ton of time in the water.
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The Red Cross offers several courses for swim coaches and learn to swim classes. The most informative to teach swimming would be the WSI (water safety instructor) class. In this class you will learn tips on how to teach the basic swim strokes.
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Diving lesson in KL might be a little bit difficult.  If you were really serious about diving, try to spend 4 - 5 days in Pulau Redang or Pulau Perhentian.  These are great places to learn diving as well as to relax your mind...Nice islands!\n\nPersonally I just get certified last month, I did it in Koh Lanta, Thailand.  I had so much fun & great time!  If you were going to Koh Lanta, check out my dive centre at www.scooldivers.com They might not be the most professional dive centre in Lanta, but i would say they are just the most THAI people i meet during the trip.  Their slogan is "we give you more than diving" - which is really true!\n\nTry check out the PADI website for reputable dive centre :)
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Go to your town swimming pool, they'll most likely have lessons, just ask the front counter, or employees\n\n-Bradnaut
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Marine Biologist, Scuba Instructor, Zooologist
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don't dive with scuba without training - it could possibly kill you - it is not pure oxygen. The air mixture of the normal surface air becomes deadly if you go too deep, and lots of other problems can happen also, like it you come up too fast from very deep, your body could literally explode. once you are trained, you will learn to deal with the ear thing very easily\nthe first answer is from a schmuck that heard about scuba but never learned it
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Yes, you can continue on with the Advance Course of your training, and since your initial classes will still take place in a pool, it will give you a chance to get back in the groove again. I am sure you still remember the dives you had when you got certified, so I wouldn't be too worried. If it had been two or three years, I would suggest getting some bottom time in first, but with one season time.... you should be fine. Good luck!!
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You can go to PADI.com and get a card. It takes a couple of weeks. It really helps if you remember the name of your instructor. PADI is also in the phone directory--411. The cost depends on the level of your certification.
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Take the course! But you will want to get certified as a coder afterwards. You'll probably want to start by becoming a CCA (Certified Coding Associate). You should be able to take that test after taking the training course. Then after a year or two on the job with some practical experience you can get a CCS or CCS-P certification. That will make you a professional in the industry. There are also other certifications to be had through AHIMA. \n\nGood Luck!
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Scuba is an acronym for \nSelf \nContained \nUnderwater \nBreathing \nApparatus\n\nYou need an air tank with a regulator.  You should have some device for monitoring your air supply, normally just a wrist-watch with a timer, telling you how much time you have left (estimated, based upon average consumption).  If you're doing something strenuous down there, you'll burn through the oxygen more quickly.\n\nYou'll want swim-fins and goggles, and depending on the water temp, a full wetsuit to keep warm.
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It's quite possible and it's going to depend on what social programs are available where you live. Here , in Canada there are a number of social assistance programs that offer money to switch careers. Everything from student loans from the provinces to full grants from the federal government under the un employment insurance act. I for one, used an Ontario student loan for my commercial diver training.\n\n Edit: Scubapro does have a point about doing grunt work in exchange for certs. But I'd still look into any government assistance in your area. Also, by going that route, the training facility will have to meet your funding program's requirements. This will help you obtain not only better training, but probably some job placement help as well. I agree with scubapro, in that divers are a dime a dozen, lining up to work at resorts.
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It's better to be a good swimmer, but you can do it without being one.  Just make sure that you have a good dive buddy and that you can carry the weight of the tank, bc, regulator, etc.  Also, make sure your scuba instructor has a rescue diver certification and is really certified.  If you're in the Bahamas often times people will say they're certified when they're not.  The safest thing to do is to get certified in the United States because of the regulations set upon scuba divers and instructors.  I would personally suggest going snorkeling before scuba diving because the only differences is that with scuba you bring your air underwater with you.  If you've snorkeeled before, you should be fine.  Make sure to ask about the current and to scuba dive in relatively calm waters, as that is the safest environment for weak swimmers.  Have fun!
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a CCNA certificate\n\nvisit this website to know more about this certificate\nhttp://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le0/le9/learning_certification_type_home.html\ntraining is needed to pass the exam....which can be sought from the website itself or any other third party teacher in your location
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Yes a surf instructor would be a good way to go. They can give give you the basics, then watch you and give you pointers to help you improve.\n\nAfter a couple lessons, if you want to continue, rent some boards and make sure it's what you want to invest time and money into. Soft top boards are available for rental, which would be a good idea to start out on.\nThere are several factors that can make surfing easier or harder on you.\n\n-Generally, the longer the board, the easier it is to learn. But there are other factors as far as the board is concerned. The thicker the board, the more easily it will float you, and the easier it will be to catch waves. The wider the board, the more stability it will have, and the easier it will be to stand up and stay up.\n\n-The waves. If the waves are big, breaking fast, and break really steep, it's going to be a lot harder to learn. If they are smaller, break slower and aren't steep, you can learn a lot easier. Find a spot that is good for beginners and where it isn't very crowded.\n\nDon't get frustrated. It's one of, if not the hardest sport to learn. Remember to have fun!