joec1 - 8/26/2014 11:47 AM
I do not think that info is correct. I know Instructors with NAUI and SSI certs. I am not sure if they held those certs first, before PADI, but I cannot see them kicking you out for other Agency certs. If you think about it, if you are PADI, you probably hold one of the top certs for Recreational Divers. Maybe NAUI might be equal. So if you had to get an SSI Instructor Cert, it probably would not be the biggest deal. And if you are an instructor, I would think I would want the one that is most recognized and sought after, which is PADI. Like stated in earlier posts, the Instructor is a good determining factor on who you go with. I myself when I go to instructor it will be with PADI, since I am finishing up my DM with them and all other certs are are PADI.