SCUBA.COM.SGDiving certification agencies
Your certification card comes from a training agency. These are the agencies you will meet at centres in Singapore and Malaysia.
| Agency | Full name | Focus | Find centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| PADI | Professional Association of Diving Instructors | Recreational scuba | PADI centres |
| SSI | Scuba Schools International | Recreational scuba | SSI centres |
| NAUI | National Association of Underwater Instructors | Recreational scuba | NAUI centres |
| RAID | Rebreather Association of International Divers | Recreational scuba | RAID centres |
| CMAS | Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques | Recreational scuba | CMAS centres |
| SDI | Scuba Diving International | Recreational scuba | SDI centres |
| TDI | Technical Diving International | Technical diving | TDI centres |
| AIDA | AIDA International | Freediving | AIDA centres |
| Molchanovs | Molchanovs Freediving | Freediving | Molchanovs centres |
Frequently asked questions
Is a PADI certification accepted at SSI centres, and vice versa?
Generally yes. Major recreational certifications are widely recognised, so you can usually continue training or dive with a different agency's centre. The centre may ask to see your card and logbook.
Which agency is best?
There is no single best agency. Standards at each level are broadly comparable; the instructor, class size and training conditions usually make a bigger difference.
What do I need to start technical diving?
Technical agencies such as TDI and RAID usually require an advanced certification, nitrox and a minimum number of logged dives. Check prerequisites with the instructor.