Crossing over to PADI is necessary if you already have a diver certification prior to diving with or starting a course with Ocean Tribe, but it is from a diver training organisation other than PADI. PADI recognises a majority of certifications from other organisations and gives you credit for them prior to starting a course. To find out what course you can enrol on with your certification from another diver training organisation then check out the different organisations below.
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Certifications Crossing Over to PADI
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Current NAUI Certification |
PADI Equivalent Certification |
PADI Course to enrol on |
| Scuba Diver | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| Advanced Scuba Diver | Advanced Open Water | Rescue Diver |
| Master Scuba Diver | Rescue Diver | Divemaster |
| Divemaster | Divemaster | IDC |
| Instructor | Instructor | IDC |
Scuba Schools International (SSI) Certifications Crossing Over to PADI
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Current SSI Certification |
PADI Equivalent Certification |
PADI Course to enrol on |
| Open Water Diver | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| Advanced Open WaterDiver | Advanced Open Water | Rescue Diver |
| Search and Rescue Techniques | Rescue Diver | Divemaster* |
| Master Diver | Rescue Diver | Divemaster* |
| Dive Con | Divemaster | IDC |
| Instructor/ Dive Con Instructor | Instructor | IDC |
*After assessment of Rescue Diver Skills
British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) Certifications Crossing Over to PADI
|
Current BSAC Certification |
PADI Equivalent Certification |
PADI Course to enrol on |
| Ocean Diver/ Club Diver | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| Sport Diver | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| Sport Diver with 20+ dives | Advanced Open Water Diver | Rescue Diver |
| Dive Leader | Rescue Diver | Divemaster |
| Advanced Diver | Rescue Diver | Divemaster or Assistant Instructor |
| Club Instructor | Instructor | IDC |
| Open Water Instructor | Instructor | IDC |
| Advanced Instructor | Instructor | IDC |
Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) Certifications Crossing Over to PADI
|
Current CMAS Certification |
PADI Equivalent Certification |
PADI Course to enrol on |
| 1 Star Diver | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| 2 Star Diver (with verification of night and navigation dive) | Rescue Diver | Divemaster |
| 3 Star Diver | Rescue Diver | Divemaster or IDC |
| 1 Star Instructor | Divemaster | Divemaster |
| 2 Star Instructor | Instructor | PADI Instructor Orientation Course |
Sub Aqua Association (SAA) Certifications Crossing Over to PADI
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Current SAA Certification |
PADI Equivalent Certification |
PADI Course to enrol on |
| Club Diver | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| Club Diver (20+ Dives and experience in deep and navigation diving) | Advanced Open Water Diver | Rescue Diver |
| Dive Leader with 20+ dives | Advanced Open Water Diver | Rescue Diver |
| Dive Leader (with Diver Rescue) | Rescue Diver | Divemaster |
| Dive Supervisor (with Diver Rescue) | Divemaster | Assistant Instructor |
| Assistant and Club Instructor (with Diver Rescue) | Divemaster | IDC |
| Regional Instructor | Instructor | PADI Instructor Orientation Course |
Scuba Diving International (SDI) Certifications Crossing Over to PADI
|
Current SDI Certification |
PADI Equivalent Certification |
PADI Course to enrol on |
| Open Water | Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water |
| Advanced Diver | Advanced Open Water | Rescue Diver |
| Rescue Diver | Rescue Diver | Divemaster |
| Divemaster | Divemaster | IDC |
| Instructor | Instructor | IDC |
