PADI training standards are generally inaccessible to the public via internet search, making an informed decision on whether a specific training course is appropriate to the diver's needs difficult. Those few programs which comply with ISO standards can be assumed to at least nominally include all the requirements of the ISO standard, but not necessarily anything more. Some PADI courses, i.e. those which have no actual diving component, may be presented and assessed by a PADI Divemaster registered with PADI to run the specific course. Some additional training and course attendance is required. These courses do not include actual diving skills, just skills or knowledge that may be useful while diving or interesting in the context of diving.
PADI training standards are generally inaccessible to the public via internet search making an informed decision on whether a specific training course is appropriate to the diver's needs difficult Those few programs which comply with ISO standards can be assumed to at least nominally include all the requirements of the ISO standard but not necessarily anything more Some PADI courses ie those which have no actual diving component may be presented and assessed by a PADI Divemaster registered with PADI to run the specific course Some additional training and course attendance is required These courses do not include actual diving skills just skills or knowledge that may be useful while diving or interesting in the context of diving