Become a PADI Pro

The PADI Gold Palm IDC Resort classification is awarded to dive operations that meet PIRA Gold Palm Resort standards of exceptional service, and offer PADI Instructor training, advanced certifications and continuing education courses. Vallarta Adventures is proud to be the only PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Center in Puerto Vallarta.

In the world of professional scuba diving, there are hundreds of careers in recreational diving to choose from. Whether you choose to work at your local dive center, teach scuba classes at a tropical resort, or guide dive trips on a live-aboard boat, the adventure of a lifetime is yours for the taking.

PADI AUTHORIZED 5 STAR DIVE CENTER

With the right training, it's easy to pursue such an exciting job. At Vallarta Adventures' PADI Instructor Development Center in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, our goal is not only to provide you with the confidence to pass PADI Instructor Exams, but also to train you as an experienced and successful PADI professional scuba diving instructor.

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PADI Divemaster Course

This program is the first step towards your dive career and becoming a PADI professional. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you take the first step in your professional scuba diving career.

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PADI Instructor Development Course

The PADI Instructor Development Course provides a professional learning experience in which you will learn how to teach diving, utilizing the PADI system of diver education.

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Emergency First Response Instructor

PADI certified Divemasters can learn how to conduct the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) courses.

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