Fish Identification Instructor

Being able to name what you are looking at underwater changes the way you dive, turning a pleasant swim past the reef into a genuinely engaging encounter. This instructor course qualifies PADI professionals to teach that skill properly, training you to organise, promote and run the PADI Fish Identification Specialty Diver course at your own dive centre.

The training focuses on giving you a structured, confident approach to teaching fish identification, from helping students recognise families and behaviour patterns to building the observational habits that make every subsequent dive more rewarding. It emphasises just how much value this kind of specialty adds for everyday divers, many of whom are looking for exactly this sort of course to deepen their interest beyond basic certification.

You will need to hold Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or instructor-candidate status to enrol, and the course is taken as a Specialty Instructor programme. As with other specialties, there may be additional prerequisites or exit requirements attached, so check these before booking.

Along the way you will pick up teaching tips and hands-on experience you can put into practice immediately with your own students. Fish Identification is a popular, approachable specialty to add to your teaching portfolio, and also counts toward Master Scuba Diver Trainer status, which requires five or more Specialty Instructor certifications.