Lopez116
Contributor
I apologize if the answer is obvious, but I don't know the answer and would appreciate everyone's input. I would like to get my advanced cert, but would like to do it one-on-one with only an instructor and not with a group. I would also like to do it at my own pace and not over the course of a weekend either.
When I got my OW cert with a local shop, the class was fairly large (at least IMO - approx 12 divers, possibly 14). I don't think the experience was the most ideal and it has kind of discouraged me away from continuing on and getting more instruction.
Is it possible to get certified by someone who is an Instructor, but does not work for a shop?
Is there any mandate by PADI that the certification be completed in xx days? Or, do you just have to complete the skills required of the course and when you do, you will earn the certification?
Hopefully this makes sense...
When I got my OW cert with a local shop, the class was fairly large (at least IMO - approx 12 divers, possibly 14). I don't think the experience was the most ideal and it has kind of discouraged me away from continuing on and getting more instruction.
Is it possible to get certified by someone who is an Instructor, but does not work for a shop?
Is there any mandate by PADI that the certification be completed in xx days? Or, do you just have to complete the skills required of the course and when you do, you will earn the certification?
Hopefully this makes sense...