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Why Becoming a Scuba Instructor Prepares You for Life Like No University Can.
— and Why ISC Is the Smart Choice for Building That Foundation When people think of scuba instructors, they often imagine individuals...
barryc58
4 min read


You Don’t Have to Have It All Together — Just Care Enough to Keep Going
At DiveISC, we work with dive professionals from every corner of the world — different languages, different oceans, different starting...
barryc58
1 min read


Why Great Instructors Ask Better Questions
How Socratic Questioning Sets ISC Divers Apart At ISC, we believe scuba education should do more than check off skill boxes. It should...
barryc58
3 min read


Who Really, Controls the Quality in Dive Training?
A recent comment from a dive professional strikes at the core of a growing sentiment in the diving industry: “I strongly believe in...
barryc58
3 min read


Who Really Owns Your Customers?
Why Dive Professionals Should Rethink Dependency on Booking Platforms By Barry Coleman, DiveISC Introduction Instructors and dive centers...
barryc58
3 min read


Why Your Brand Matters More Than Ours: How DiveISC Empowers You to Succeed
In the dive industry, it’s easy to believe that success is tied to the name on the certification card. For years, the biggest training...
barryc58
3 min read


The Responsibilities of Dive Instructors vs. Dive Guides – What You Need to Know
When it comes to scuba diving, the level of responsibility a professional takes on depends on their role. Dive instructors training...
barryc58
3 min read


Why Understanding Dive Tables Still Matters in a Dive Computer World
Scuba diving has evolved significantly over the years, with dive computers becoming an essential tool for divers worldwide. These...
barryc58
3 min read


Why Your Post-Dive Debrief is Just as Important as the Dive Itself
At DiveISC, we believe that learning doesn’t stop the moment a diver surfaces. The fact is, some of the most valuable lessons happen...
barryc58
2 min read


Expanding on Risk Management for Dive Professionals: From Pain to Professionalism
Risk management (RM) might seem like just another task for some dive professionals, especially instructors, but it is essential. RM isn’t...
barryc58
4 min read


Why Dive Professionals Need to Shift Their Focus
At DiveISC, we recognize that the path to success in the dive industry goes far beyond merely promoting a certification agency’s logo....
barryc58
4 min read

Reclaiming Your Brand: A Smarter Approach for Dive Professionals
The dive industry is filled with passion, adventure, and dedication to the underwater world. Yet, many dive professionals remain unaware...
barryc58
2 min read


Reviving the Dive Industry: Promoting the Wonders of Our Unexplored Marine Ecosystems
The scuba diving industry finds itself at a crossroads: balancing environmental responsibility with the need to revitalize business in a...
barryc58
5 min read


Trust, Connection, and Growth: The Role of the Scuba Instructor
Scuba diving is not just a sport; it is a gateway to personal transformation. Beneath the waves lies a world that challenges individuals...
barryc58
4 min read


Offering the Try Dive Experience
Exploring the underwater world is a dream for many, and scuba diving offers a unique gateway into this mesmerizing realm. Among the...
barryc58
3 min read


PRO DIVE in Sydney Certified it's 10000th Diver since moving to ISC in 2021!
PRO DIVE Sydney Rod de Groot CEO (Right) and Daniel Villareal Training Manager (left) PRO DIVE, a cornerstone of Sydney’s scuba diving...
Ben de Groot
3 min read

Why Scuba Course Paperwork is More Important Than You Think
When people think about becoming scuba instructors, their minds usually jump to the adventures of teaching underwater skills, introducing...
barryc58
4 min read


The Importance of Mentorship in a Scuba Teaching Career
When scuba instructors first earn their certification, they step into a profession filled with promise and potential. Armed with...
barryc58
4 min read


I Teach The Right Way
Scuba instructors often take pride in saying, “I teach scuba the right way!” Confidence in your teaching approach is an essential...
barryc58
3 min read


Know Your Customer Base
The customer base for potential new scuba courses tends to lean more toward spur-of-the-moment decisions rather than in-depth research...
barryc58
3 min read
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