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What is the PADI Instructor Examination?
So you are considering doing your PADI Instructor course and you feel a bit nervous about the PADI IE (Instructor Examination)? Not to worry
Purple Dive
Dec 21, 20222 min read
What do you need before becoming a PADI Instructor?
Thinking about becoming a PADI instructor? Are you an avid diver and thinking about making it a full-time job? PADI Instructors work all...
Purple Dive
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Am I ready to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor?
There comes a time in your diving life when you start thinking about taking things a step further and becoming a teacher, a mentor, a...
Purple Dive
Nov 25, 20223 min read
6 transferable skills you will gain as a scuba diving instructor
Dive skills are not the only skills you gain as a scuba diving instructor! Some others are very valuable in any job.
Purple Dive
Oct 12, 20223 min read
YOU CAN DIVE! Debunking all the reasons why you think you can't
Everyone can scuba dive! Debunking the most common reasons why people think they might not be able to scuba dive
Purple Dive
Apr 4, 20225 min read
What are PADI's professional level courses?
Thinking about becoming a dive professional but feeling a bit lost with what is what and all the acronyms? We have you covered!
Purple Dive
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor – Am I ready?
Are you ready to become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor? Here are our tips to see if this is for you!
Purple Dive
Feb 9, 20222 min read
What are the PADI certification levels?
A blog about all PADI recreational certification levels and how to progress from one to the next
Purple Dive
Dec 26, 20213 min read
Why carry a (Delayed) Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)?
Why you should carry a SMB (surface marker buoy) when diving? Plenty of reasons, the first one being safety!
Purple Dive
Dec 19, 20214 min read
What makes a good diving instructor
What are the qualities you need to be a good dive instructor?
Purple Dive
Dec 3, 20214 min read
Why teach conservation specialities as a PADI instructor?
As an scuba instructor you are teaching people to dive but also to love and respect the sea. Here are a few reasons why it's a great idea to
Purple Dive
Nov 15, 20215 min read
Should I choose eLearning for my PADI diving course?
eLearning can make your life easier when studying for your next PADI Diving course, here is why!
Purple Dive
Nov 4, 20214 min read
5 good reasons and 5 bad reasons for becoming a dive instructor
Some good reasons to become a dive instructor! And also a few bad ones...
Purple Dive
Oct 27, 20214 min read
Why do your Divemaster course in Nusa Penida?
Why do your Divemaster course in Nusa Penida?
Nusa Penida offers great diving but much more, check out some of the reasons why!
Purple Dive
Aug 26, 20212 min read
How to become a PADI Course Director?
Some insights on how to become a PADI Course Director
Purple Dive
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Kids and diving : 6 important tips.
From the age of 8, kids can try out breathing underwater, and, from 10, they can actually become (junior) Open Water divers. However, as...
Purple Dive
Apr 16, 20214 min read
Can I go scuba diving on my period ?
Most of your questions about diving on your period answered
Purple Dive
Mar 9, 20214 min read
Open water diver course : Why am I learning these scuba diving skills ?
During your PADI Open Water diver course , you practice many skills. Each skill has a reason to be taught, its value, it teaches you and...
Purple Dive
Jan 3, 20215 min read
World's Worst Dive Buddies, a non-exhaustive list (part 2)
We continue exploring the worst dive buddies ever....Any of these sound familiar?
Purple Dive
Nov 16, 20204 min read
World's Worst Dive Buddies, a non-exhaustive list (part 1)
The worst buddies you can have when scuba diving
Purple Dive
Oct 16, 20203 min read
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