It is certainly true that more training means more dollars and most people that have been around diving for any length of time have seen your old worn out phrase. I don't necessarily disagree with it either.
I totally agree with Bay Island Diver however. Many stores and resorts (non IDC) offer a variety of training but I'm confident many offer classes they rarely if ever really teach. Many DM's decide to go on to become AI's or instructors. That just ain't going to happen at a non IDC center.
A lot of people just become DM's because they feel it makes them better divers and I agree with that notion. However, if a person becomes a DM because they want to start a diving career, they should look long and hard at their choice of schools. I'd choose an IDC center with course directors everytime because the standards required for them are substantially higher. They have then established a relationship and can do additional training if desired. I'd also suggest that IDC centers have a much better chance of placing or helping someone find a job than a resort facility.
I totally agree with Bay Island Diver however. Many stores and resorts (non IDC) offer a variety of training but I'm confident many offer classes they rarely if ever really teach. Many DM's decide to go on to become AI's or instructors. That just ain't going to happen at a non IDC center.
A lot of people just become DM's because they feel it makes them better divers and I agree with that notion. However, if a person becomes a DM because they want to start a diving career, they should look long and hard at their choice of schools. I'd choose an IDC center with course directors everytime because the standards required for them are substantially higher. They have then established a relationship and can do additional training if desired. I'd also suggest that IDC centers have a much better chance of placing or helping someone find a job than a resort facility.