what does padi mean? 🤿 padi = professional association of diving instructors. it is the world’s largest and most trusted scuba diving organization, setting global standards for dive training, safety, and education 🌍 padi open water diver course – more information this is the first and most popular scuba diving certification in the world. after completing this course, you can dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters / 60 feet with a buddy. what you learn • basic scuba theory (easy & fun) • co