DS>Does anyone out there have any experience with some of the
DS>schools that
DS>run instructor training programs.  I am looking to Become
DS>instructor
DS>certified this coming spring and would like to go to a good
DS>facility.
Ther are a few good schools out there.  The most are in the South Florida 
area.
DS>will probably look to cross certification as well.  Some of the
DS>schools
DS>that look at this point like they might have promise are:  Pro
DS>Dive,
DS>Dive USA, Halls and the Northeast regional Instructor
DS>development
DS>program for the YMCA.
Most of those schools are good.  Beware of Dive USA's advertising!  They 
promote the man who wrote the book!  He is only there for 8 hours, if you are 
lucky, and he does not get in the pool.
I took mine from Pro Dive, they were alright.  One thing I noticed at the IE 
is the students from divers unlimited.  I was in a group with them, and all 
of them were really sharp.  I hate to say it but they were a lot better 
prepared than we were.  All the students raved about their instructor 
trainer.  He was an ausie I think, his name was collin.  In hind sight I wish 
I went to divers unlimited.
I hope this helps you make a decision.
Good luck.
Paul
--- Divers do it deeper!
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