Course Director, Instructor Trainer & Diving Safety Support
Specialised support for dive centres and professionals
PADI Course Director Services
Instructor Development within your own operation
Do you want to organise professional PADI training without having permanent Course Director expertise yourself?
As PADI Course Director, Dimitri can support your organisation with Instructor Development and the further development of PADI Professionals. This can be as a separate assignment, as support for your existing training operation, or within a structural partnership.
Possible support
PADI OWSI & Instructor Development
Support for candidates who want to further grow towards PADI Instructor and instructor crossovers from other organisations
PADI IDC programmes
Organising or supporting Instructor Development within the possibilities of your centre and the applicable PADI Standards.
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Development
Guidance for experienced Instructors who want to further develop within Instructor Development.
Specialty Instructor Development
Further professional development of Instructors through relevant Specialty Instructor training.
Professional Workshops
Targeted sessions on teaching, coaching, presentation techniques, evaluation and professional development.
Mentoring
Support for candidates and staff before, during or after their professional training.
All formal training requirements, candidate requirements and qualifications are carried out according to the applicable PADI Standards.
> Discuss PADI Course Director Support
EFR Instructor Trainer Services
First aid instructors develop with a focus on quality and practice
First aid training is an important part of professional diving training and of a broader safety culture. As EFR Instructor Trainer Dimitri can support dive centres and professionals in the development of new EFR Instructors and the further training of existing staff.
With experience and background in EMS services, he is the suitable partner for your training(s).
Possible support
EFR Instructor Training
For candidates who want to become EFR Instructors.
EFR Instructor Updates
Refresher and further development for existing EFR Instructors.
Teaching Development
Coaching on demonstrations, scenario-based teaching, feedback and guiding students.
Staff Training
Integrate first aid and teaching skills more strongly within your training staff.Workshops
Targeted sessions on first aid instruction, scenario training and professional teaching skills.Mentoring
Support for candidates and staff before, during or after their professional training.
The exact requirements per programme are always aligned with the current EFR standards.
> Discuss EFR Instructor Training
DAN Instructor Trainer Services
Do you want to offer DAN programmes within your dive centre or organisation, but do not have the right DAN Instructor Trainer?
As DAN Instructor Trainer, Dimitri can train and support professionals within the relevant DAN Education programmes.
Possible support
New DAN Instructor candidates
Guidance for professionals who want to become DAN Instructors.
Existing DAN Instructors
Further development, updates or additional instructor-level programmes.
Staff Development
Integrating DAN Education within a broader professional or safety-oriented operation.
Group training
Organising training for multiple candidates within your own centre.On-site training
Depending on the programme, infrastructure and candidate requirements, training can take place within your organisation.Available programmes and requirements are always aligned with the applicable DAN Education standards.
> Discuss DAN Instructor Development
DAN Diving Safety Officer Services
From procedures to a strong safety culture
A safe diving organisation is not created solely by having equipment or procedures.
Safety is strengthened when training, infrastructure, behaviour, preparation and operational procedures are aligned.
As DAN Diving Safety Officer can Dimitri support organisations in further developing their safety operations.
Possible support
Safety reviews
Together, we will look at where strengths and possible areas for improvement lie within the operations.
Risk analysis
Identifying and structuring operational risks.
Emergency procedures & SOPs
Support in developing, evaluating, or practising emergency procedures.
First aid & oxygen readiness
Checking whether the team, procedures, and equipment are sufficiently aligned.Staff awareness & workshops
Training and workshops on safety awareness and responsibilities.Safety development projects
Support in a broader development of safety culture within a dive centre or organisation.Dive Pro Connect positions safety not as a standalone training, but as part of the overall professional operation.
> Discuss Diving Safety Support
Training at your location
Bring the expertise to your centre
Not every candidate needs to travel to an external training location.
Depending on the programme, applicable standards, infrastructure, and group size, Dimitri can provide training and professional support at your own organisation.
This is interesting when you:
- have multiple candidates
- want to train your staff within your own operations
- want to organise professional programmes under your own brand
- temporarily need extra expertise
- want to expand a training offer without permanently bringing in extra trainers
Your organisation remains the central point of contact for your candidates.
> Discuss training on location
Freelance support
Expertise when you need it
Not every assignment needs to be a complete training programme.
Dimitri can also be deployed freelance or on a project basis for specific parts of your operations.
Think for example of:
- training days
- professional workshops
- Instructor Development support
- staff development
- evaluation and coaching
- safety workshops
- presentations and events
- mentoring of professional candidates
- project-based training support
Do you have a specific question that does not fit within a standard training? Then we will look together at which role and approach are most suitable.
> Discuss freelance support
Referral Support
No suitable solution within your own offer?
Sometimes organising a training or complete programme at your own centre is not practical or allowed by certain standards.
In that case, a candidate can be referred to Dive Pro Group or to a relevant programme within our operations.
Clear agreements can be made in advance about:
- communication with the candidate
- follow-up
- feedback to the partner centre
- commercial agreements
- possible referral commission
A referral does not have to mean that you lose your client relationship.
The goal is for your candidate to continue to grow and for your organisation to remain involved where desired.
> Discuss Referral Partnership
One expertise partner, various possibilities
You do not need to know exactly in advance what form of collaboration you need.
Perhaps you have:
- one candidate,
- a full staff,
- a specific project,
- a safety question,
- or a training that you would like to organise within your centre.
Tell us what you want to achieve.
From there, we will look at what expertise is needed, how we organise the collaboration, and what role you want to retain yourself.
High training standards. Clear collaboration.
Whatever form of support you choose, Dive Pro Connect works from a number of fixed principles
Quality over volume
Training must lead to professionals who truly master their role.
Standards as a basis
Formal training is always conducted according to the applicable standards of the involved training organisation.
Practice-oriented development
Not only knowledge or a certification, but skills, professional attitude, and applicability are central.
Respect for your organisation
When Dimitri works for your centre, he supports your operations, your brand and your customer relationship.
Clear agreements
We discuss roles, responsibilities, planning, communication and commercial agreements in advance.
Safety as a common thread
Quality training and professional development always go hand in hand with safety, risk awareness and responsibility — for candidates, staff and the organisation.
How can we help you?
- Do you want to organise a professional training?
- Do you have a candidate who wants to grow further?
- Are you looking for temporary support from a Course Director or Instructor Trainer?
- Do you want to further develop your staff?
- Or do you want to have your safety operations evaluated and strengthened?