Become a Fully Qualified PADI Instructor in the UK
Ready to turn your passion for diving into a rewarding career? Our PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Upgrade bridges the gap between Assistant Instructor and full PADI Instructor status—empowering you to teach Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses independently.
Why Choose The Diving Academy for Your PADI Instructor Upgrade?
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Expert Course Directors – Train under Danny Stepney and Mark Taylor, two of the UK’s top PADI Course Directors, with decades of teaching and industry experience.
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UK-Based Training Centres – Gain practical experience in diverse British dive sites at our centres in Reading, Swindon.
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Career-Focused Curriculum – From lesson planning to student management and IE prep, we tailor every module to boost your confidence and employability.
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Proven Track Record – Dozens of Assistant Instructors have successfully upgraded and gone on to lead dive programs worldwide.
Course Highlights
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Full PADI Core Program Delivery
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Teach Discover Scuba Diving through Divemaster, start to finish
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Master PADI Standards & Procedures
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Dynamic Teaching Presentations
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Confined-water skill demos
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Open-water lesson delivery and risk mitigation
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Knowledge Development & Performance Evaluations
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Evidence-based assessments
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Real-time feedback from Danny & Mark.
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Practical Career Skills
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Student recruitment & retention tips
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Business insights for UK dive centres and overseas operations
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Instructor Examination (IE) Preparation
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Mock IE sessions
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One-on-one mentoring to help you pass first time
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Prerequisites & What You’ll Need
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Certified PADI Assistant Instructor
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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EFR Certification: Current within 24 months
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Logged Dives: 100+ dives in open water
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Medical Clearance: Current, from a dive-qualified physician
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PADI Instructor Crewpak
Your Career Path: From Assistant to Leader
By completing the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Upgrade with The Diving Academy, you’ll:
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Expand Your Job Prospects at UK dive centres
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Qualify to Teach Globally—go tropical or stay local
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Earn a Competitive Edge with direct mentorship from Danny Stepney & Mark Taylor
Book Your PADI Instructor Upgrade Today
Don’t wait to dive into your dream career upgrade today with The Diving Academy now and start leading PADI courses with confidence.