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{{short description| Agencies which issue certification for competence in diving skills }}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2014}}
This article lists notable [[Underwater diving|underwater diver]] certification agencies. These include certification in [[cave diving]], [[commercial diving]], [[recreational diving]], [[technical diving]] and [[freediving]]. Diver certification agencies are organisations which issue certification of competence in diving skills under their own name, and which train, assess, certify and register the instructors licensed to present courses following the standards for the certification they issue.

== Recreational scuba diving certification agencies==
Organisations which publish standards for competence in recreational scuba diving skills and knowledge, and issue certification for divers assessed as competent against these standards by affiliated schools or instructors:
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*ACDC - {{annotated link|Associazione CMAS Diving Centre Italia}} CMAS code ITA/F07<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ACUC - {{annotated link|American Canadian Underwater Certifications}} <ref>ACUC Course Standards http://www.acuc.es/webacuc3_archivos/Page2168.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927210749/http://www.acuc.es/webacuc3_archivos/Page2168.htm |date=27 September 2013 }} retrieved 26 September 2013</ref><ref>Canadian agencies membership list of WRSTC {{cite web |url=http://www.wrstc.com/agency.php?country=canada |title=WRSTC Member Councils |access-date=2012-12-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002212344/http://www.wrstc.com/agency.php?country=canada |archive-date=2 October 2013 |df=dmy-all }} retrieved 26 September 2013</ref><ref name=CDWS>{{cite web |title= Training Agencies (recognised by the CDWS) |url= http://www.cdws.travel/diving/training-agencies |publisher= The Chamber of Diving and Watersports (Egypt) |access-date= 8 November 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161118224742/http://www.cdws.travel/diving/training-agencies |archive-date= 18 November 2016 |url-status= dead }}</ref>                                                                                
*AED - {{annotated link|Associated European Divers}} CMAS code INT/F09<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.aedivers.org/ -->
*AFUS - {{annotated link|Armenian Federation of Underwater Sports}} CMAS code ARM/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Albatros Progetto Paolo Pinto}} CMAS code ITA/F14<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*AMCQ - {{annotated link|Association des Moniteurs de la CMAS du Quebec}} CMAS code CAN/F05<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ANDI - {{annotated link|American Nitrox Divers International}}, also [[ANDI International]]<ref name="ANDI">{{cite web|title=Staff, Introduction to ANDI |url=http://www.andihq.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=68  |publisher=American Nitrox Divers International|date=26 September 2013|access-date=26 September 2013}}</ref> EUF CB 2005005<ref name="EUF">{{cite web|title=EUF Certified Training Systems/Training Organisations |url=https://certificates.austrian-standards.at/EUF_training_systems?locale=en  |publisher=EUF Certification International|date=12 January 2016|access-date=9 June 2016}}</ref><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26>{{cite web|title=Diving at Work Regulations 1997 List of Approved Diving Qualifications dated 18th March 2015|url=http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/qualifications/approved-list.pdf|publisher=Health and Safety Executive (UK)|access-date=10 June 2015|pages=5 and 24–25}}</ref>
*ANIS - {{annotated link|Associaziona Nazionale Istruttori Subacquei}} CMAS code ITA/F08<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ANMP - {{annotated link|Association nationale des moniteurs de plongée}}
*APT - {{annotated link|Antincendio Prevencione Tecnologia}} CMAS code ITA/F05<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|ASD Acqua Team}} CMAS code ITA/F04<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ASI - {{annotated link|Alleanza Sportiva Italiana Divisione Subacquea}} CMAS code ITA/F11<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*AUF - {{annotated link|Australian Underwater Federation}} CMAS code AUS/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*AUSI - {{annotated link|Associated Underwater Scuba Instructors}} (formerly Australian Underwater Scuba Instructors)<ref name="CS83">{{cite web|title=Australian Standard AS 4005.1— 2000, Training and certification of recreational divers Part 1: Minimum entry-level SCUBA diving (six page sample)|url=https://infostore.saiglobal.com/preview/as/as4000/4000/n40051.pdf?sku=307738|publisher=Standards Australia|access-date=18 March 2018|page=2|date=1 March 2000}}</ref><ref name="AUSI">{{cite web|title=Frequently Asked Questions|url=http://www.ausi.com.au/ausi/faq.php|publisher=Associated Underwater Scuba Instructors|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref>
*BEFOS-FEBRAS - {{annotated link|Fédération Royale Belge De Recherches et d'Activites Sous-Marines}} (Royal Belgian Diving Federation) CMAS code BEL/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Belarus Federation of Underwater Sport}} CMAS code BLR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*BNAUA - {{annotated link|Bulgarian National Association of Underwater Activity}} CMAS code BUL/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*BSAC - {{annotated link|British Sub Aqua Club}} EUF CB 2007001<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*CBPDS - {{annotated link|Confederaçao Brasiliera de Pesca e Desportos Subaquáticos}} CMAS code BRA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CDP - {{annotated link|Canadian Diving Program}} CMAS code CAN/F08<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CFT - {{annotated link|Comhairle Fo-Thuinn}} (Irish Underwater Council) CMAS code IRL/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CFUA - {{annotated link|Cyprus Federation of Underwater Activities}} CMAS code CYP/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CIRSS - {{annotated link|Comitato Italiano Ricerche Studi Subaquei}} CMAS code ITA/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CMAS - {{annotated link|Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques}} <ref name="CMAS Manual">{{Citation | title= CMAS International Diver Training Standards and Procedures Manual| chapter-url= http://www.cmas.org/document?sessionId=&fileId=2212&language=1/| access-date = 28 January 2013| publisher = Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques| pages=2–3| chapter= Chapter 1 Universal Standards and Procedures}}</ref><ref name=CDWS/><ref name="UNESCO">{{cite web|title=World Underwater Federation|url=https://en.unesco.org/partnerships/non-governmental-organizations/world-underwater-federation|publisher=United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref>
*CMAS Baltic - {{annotated link|CMAS Baltic Sporta Biedrtba}} (Latvia) CMAS code LAT/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CMAS-CH - {{annotated link|CMAS Switzerland}} CMAS code SUI/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CMAS-ISA - {{annotated link|CMAS Instructors of South Africa}} CMAS code RSA/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.cmas.co.za/ -->
*CRASA - {{annotated link|Confederation Russe des Activites Subaquatiques}} CMAS code RUS/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CTUF - {{annotated link|Chinese Taipei Underwater Federation}} CMAS code TPE/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*CUA - {{annotated link|Chinese Underwater Association}} CMAS code CHN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*DDI - {{annotated link|Disabled Divers International}} EUF CB 2011003<ref name="EUF" /><!-- http://www.ddivers.org/ -->
*DSF - 	Dansk Sports Dykker Forbund {{annotated link|Danish Sports Divers Federation}} CMAS code DEN/F00,<ref name="CMAS Federations" /> EUF CB 2005006<ref name="EUF" />
*EAVSL - {{annotated link|Eesti Allveeliit}} (Estonian Sportdivers Association) CMAS code EST/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ESA - {{annotated link|ESA Worldwide}} CMAS code ITA/F12<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=CDWS/><!-- www.esa-egypt.com/ -->
*EOBV - {{annotated link|Erste Österreichische Berufstauchlehrer Verband}}<ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.eobv.at/en/ -->
*EDLF - {{annotated link|Egyptian Diving & Lifesaving Federation}} CMAS code EGY/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- https://edlf-egy.org/ -->
*FAAS - {{annotated link|Federación Argentina de Actividades Subacuaticas}} (Argentine Underwater Federation) CMAS code ARG/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FADAS - {{annotated link|Federacio Andorrana d'Activitats Subaquaticas}} CMAS code AND/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FASSAS - {{annotated link|Fédération Algerienne de Sauvetage de Secourisme et des Activites Subaquatiques}}. CMAS code ALG/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FAS - {{annotated link|Federatia de Activitati Subacvatice din Republica Moldava}} (Federation of Underwater Activities of the Republic of Moldava) CMAS code MDA/F02<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FAST - {{annotated link|Federation des Activites Subaquatiques de Tunisie}} CMAS code TUN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FAUI - {{annotated link|Formation of Australian Underwater Instructors}} (formerly National Association of Scuba Diving Schools Australasia)<ref name="CS83"/><ref name="FAUI">{{cite web|title=FAUI Internationally Recognised Diver Qualifications|url=https://www.faui.com.au/|publisher=Formation of Australian Underwater Instructors|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref>
*FCAS - {{annotated link|Federacion Cubana de Actividades Subacuaticas}} CMAS code CUB/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FCVDS - {{annotated link|Federacao Cabo Verde Desportivo Subm. José Maria Aquatico}} CMAS code CPV/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FEDAS - {{annotated link|Federación Española de Actividades Subacuáticas}} (Spain) CMAS code ESP/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FEDASUB - {{annotated link|Federación Ecuatoriana de Buceo y Actividades Subacuaticas}} CMAS code ECU/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FEDECAS - {{annotated link|Federacion Colombiana de Actividades Subacuaticas}} CMAS code COL/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FEDEPASA - {{annotated link|Federacion Peruana de Actividades Subacuaticas}} CMAS code PER/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FEDESUB - {{annotated link|Federation Deportiva Nacional de Deportes Submarinos}} (Chile) CMAS code CHI/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FFESSM - {{annotated link|Fédération Française d'Études et de Sports Sous-Marins}} (French Underwater Federation) CMAS code FRA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=sportscode/><!-- http://www.ffessm.fr/ -->
*{{annotated link|Federazione Italiana Sport Acquatici}} CMAS code ITA/F10<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FIAS - {{annotated link|Federazione Italiana Attività Subacquee}} CMAS code ITA/F09,<ref name="CMAS Federations" /> EUF CB 2005004<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.fias.it -->
*Finnish Underwater Certification Kluster 
*FIPSAS - {{annotated link|Federazione Italiana Pesca Sportiva e Attività Subacquee}} CMAS code ITA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.fipsas.it -->
*FLASSA - {{annotated link|Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Activites et Sports Subaquatiques ASBL}} CMAS code LUX/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=CDWS/>
*FMAS - {{annotated link|Federation Monegasque des Activites Subaquatiques}} (Monaco) CMAS code MON/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FMAS - {{annotated link|Federacion Mexicana de Actividades Subacuaticas A.C.}} CMAS code MEX/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FMPAS - {{annotated link|Federation Marocaine de Plongée et Activites Subaquatiques}} (Moroccan Federation of Diving and Underwater Activities) CMAS code MAR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FPAS - {{annotated link|Federacao Portuguesa Actividades Subaquaticas}} (Portuguese Federation of Underwater Activities) CMAS code POR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FSAS - {{annotated link|Federazione Sammarinese Attivita Subacquee}} CMAS code SMR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FSGT -{{annotated link|Fédération Sportive et Gymnique du Travail}}<ref name="FSGT-PADI">{{cite web|title=Mutual recognition between the FSGT and PADI|url=http://www.plongee-loisir.com/fr/articles-plongee-sous-marine/app_articles-manager/article_38_Reconnaissance-mutuelle-entre-la-FSGT-et-PADI/|website=Plongée Loisir .com|publisher=Plongée Loisir|access-date=24 February 2018|date=1 June 2012}}</ref><ref name=sportscode>{{cite web|title=Order of 5 January 2012 amending the Regulations (Orders) of the Sport Code (corrigendum)|url=https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/eli/arrete/2012/1/5/SPOV1201237Z/jo|publisher=Republic of France|access-date=24 February 2018|date=5 January 2012}}</ref>
*FUAM - {{annotated link|Federation of Underwater Activities Malta}} CMAS code MLT/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*FVAS - {{annotated link|Federacion Venezolana de Actividades Subacuaticas}} CMAS code VEN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*GUE - {{annotated link|Global Underwater Explorers}} EUF CB 2013001<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*HSA - {{annotated link|Handicapped Scuba Association}}<ref name=CDWS/>
*HFUA - {{annotated link|Elliniki Ohospondia Ypoyrichias Drastriottas Athlitikis Alkias kai Technikis Kolymvisis}} (Hellenic Federation for Underwater Activities, Sportfishing and Finswimming) CMAS code GRE/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*HKUAL - {{annotated link|Hong Kong Underwater Association}} CMAS code HKG/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*HRS - {{annotated link|Hrvatski Ronilacki savez}} (Croatian Diving Federation) CMAS code CRO/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*IAC - {{annotated link|International Aquanautic Club}}<ref name="RSTC Europe">European agencies membership list of WRSTC {{cite web |url=http://www.wrstc.com/agency.php?country=europe |title=WRSTC Member Councils |access-date=2012-12-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617071926/http://www.wrstc.com/agency.php?country=europe |archive-date=17 June 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> EUF CB 2005001<ref name="EUF" />
*IAHD - {{annotated link|International Association for Handicapped Divers}} EUF CB 2007005<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=CDWS/><!--(http://www.iahd.org/ )-->
*IAHD Adriatic - {{annotated link|Mednarodno zdruzenje hendikepiranih potapljacev Adriatic}} (International Association for Handicapped Divers Adriatic) CMAS code SLO/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*IANTD - {{annotated link|International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers}} CMAS code INT/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.iantd.com/ -->
*IDA {{annotated link|International Diving Association}}<ref name="RSTC-EU">{{cite web |title=EUROPEAN COUNCIL MEMBERS |url=https://wrstc.com/wrstc-member-councils/european-council/ |publisher=World Recreational Scuba Training Council |access-date=12 July 2018}}</ref>
*IDEA - {{annotated link|International Diving Educators Association}}<ref name="RSTC-USA" >United States agencies membership list of WRSTC http://www.wrstc.com/agency.php?country=usa</ref><ref name=CDWS/><!-- (http://www.idea-scubadiving.com/) -->
*IPA - {{annotated link|International Police Association}} (Monaco) CMAS code INT/F11<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*IDSA {{annotated link|International Diving Schools Association}}<ref name=CDWS/>
*ISDA - {{annotated link|International Scuba Diving Academy}} EUF CB 2010002<ref name="EUF" /><ref name="CDWS" /><!-- http://isdaitalia.it/ -->
*ISC - International Scuba Certification <ref>{{cite web | url=https://diveisc.com/iso_euf_certificate | title=International Scuba Certification - ISO & HSE Certification }}</ref> 
*ISE - {{annotated link|InnerSpace Explorers}}<ref name="ISEScubapro">ISE Eco Diver Program recognized by Scubapro https://www.scubapro.com/en-US/USA/building-an-ocean-ethos.aspx</ref><ref name="ISEAudaxpro">ISE recognized as DIR training agency by Audaxpro https://www.audaxpro.com/bcd-scuba-diving-sub-bcd-audaxpro/</ref><!-- ISE Courses http://www.is-expl.com/education; ISE instructor list http://www.is-expl.com/instructors; ISE instructor training http://www.is-expl.com/news/161-how_to_become_an_ise_instructor; http://www.is-expl.com/education/28_recreational_diver_level_i -->
*{{annotated link|Irish Underwater Council}} EUF CB 2006003<ref name="EUF" />
*{{annotated link|Islamic Republic of Iran Lifesaving Federation}} CMAS code IRI/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ITDA - {{annotated link|International Technical Diving Agency}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*JCIA - {{annotated link|Japan CMAS Instructor Association}} CMAS code JPN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*JCS - JCS CMAS code JPN/F03<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*JEFF - {{annotated link|Japan Educational Facilities Federation}} CMAS code JPN/F02<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KD Japan - {{annotated link|Kansai Sensui Renmei}} (Kansai Sports Diving Federation Japan) CMAS code JPN/F05<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KDP PTTK - {{annotated link|Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze Komisja Dzialalnosci Podw}} (Polish Tourist Country-Lovers Society Underwater Activity Commission) CMAS code POL/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KP-LOK - {{annotated link|Komisja Pletwonurkowania LOK}} (Commission Diving National Defense League) CMAS code POL/F02<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KSC - {{annotated link|Kuwait Science Club}} CMAS code KUW/F02<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KUA - {{annotated link|Korea Underwater Association}} CMAS code KOR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KUF - {{annotated link|Kyrgyz Underwater Federation}} CMAS code KGZ/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*KWTDIVERS - {{annotated link|Kuwait Academy for Diving and Swimming}} CMAS code KUW/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*LDA - {{annotated link|Libyan Diving Association}} (Ajamiaa Alibia Lil Gaus) CMAS code LBA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*LIB - {{annotated link|Lebanese Diving and Salvage Federation}} CMAS code LIB/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*LTV - {{annotated link|Liechtensteiner Tauchsport Verband}} (CMAS Liechtenstein) CMAS code LIE/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*LUSF - {{annotated link|Lietuvos Povandeninio Sporto Federacija}} (Lithuanian Underwater Sport Federation) CMAS code LTU/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*LZSF - {{annotated link|Latviejas Zemudens Sporta Federacija}} (Federation of Underwater Sports of Latvia) CMAS code LAT/F02<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*MBSz - {{annotated link|Magyar Búvár Szakszövetség}} (Hungarian Divers Federation) CMAS code HUN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*MICRODIVE - {{annotated link|Microdive}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*MDEA - {{annotated link|Multinational Diving Educators Association}}<ref name=CDWS/>
*MSDA - {{annotated link|Mauritian Scuba Diving Association}} CMAS code MRI/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*MSAC - {{annotated link|Malayan Sub Aqua Club}} CMAS code MAS/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*MTES - {{annotated link|Marine Techno Educational System}} diving division. CMAS code JPN/F04<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*MUF - {{annotated link|Maldives Underwater Federation}} CMAS code MDV/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*NADD - {{annotated link|NADD Global Diving Agency}} CMAS code ITA/F03<ref name="CMAS Federations" /> EUF S 000513<ref name="EUF" />
*NASE - {{annotated link|National Academy of Scuba Educators}} EUF CB 2008003<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.naseworldwide.org/ -->
*NASDS - {{annotated link|National Association of Scuba Diving Schools}}<ref>{{cite web|title=European Council (members)|url=http://wrstc.com/wrstc-member-councils/european-council/|publisher=World Recreational Scuba Training Council|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref>
*NAUI - {{annotated link|National Association of Underwater Instructors}}<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*NDF - {{annotated link|no:Norges Dykkeforbund|Norges Dykkeforbund}} (Norwegian Diving Federation) CMAS code NOR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=CDWS/>
*NDL - {{annotated link|National Dive League}} EUF CB 2007003<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.ndl-global.com/?lang=eng -->
*NOB - {{annotated link|Nederlandse Onderwatersport Bond}} (Dutch Underwater Federation) CMAS code NED/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=CDWS/>
*NUWF - {{annotated link|Namibia Underwater Federation}} CMAS code NAM/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*PADI - {{annotated link|Professional Association of Diving Instructors}} EUF CB 2004001<ref name="EUF"/><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/><ref name="RSTC-USA" />
*PCIA - {{annotated link|Philippine Federation of CMAS Underwater Activities}} (CMAS Philippines) CMAS code PHI/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*PDA - {{annotated link|Professional Diving Association}} EUF CB 2006004<ref name="EUF" /><!-- (http://www.pdaww.com/) -->
*PDIC - {{annotated link|Professional Diving Instructors Corporation|Professional Diving Instructors Corporation International}} <ref name="RSTC-USA" /><ref name=CDWS/>
*PDSA - {{annotated link|Professional Diving Schools Association of Malta}}<ref name=CDWS/>
*POSSIISSA - {{annotated link|Persartuan Olahraga Selam Seluruh Indonesia}} (Indonesian Subaquatic Sport Association) CMAS code INA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*ProTec - {{annotated link|Professional Technical and Recreational Diving}} CMAS code INT/F08<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.protecdive.com/ --><ref name=CDWS/>
*PSAI - {{annotated link|Professional Scuba Association International}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/><ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.psai.com -->  
*PSS - {{annotated link|Professional Scuba Schools}}<ref name="RSTC Europe" /><ref name=CDWS/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pssworldwide.org/en/default.aspx|title=PSS Professional Scuba Schools - Scuba diving instructor - Scuba License|website=www.pssworldwide.org}}</ref>
*PTA - {{annotated link|Pure Tech Agency}} CMAS code INT/F07<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*PTRD - {{annotated link|Professional, Technical & Rebreather Diving}} EUF S 000786<ref name="EUF" /><!-- http://ptrdive-international.com -->
*PURE APNEA 
*PZPn - {{annotated link|Polski Zwiazek Pletwonurkowania}} (Polish Underwater Sports Federation) CMAS code POL/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Ronilacki Savez Crne Gore}} (Diving Association of Montenegro) CMAS code MNE/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*RAID - {{annotated link|Rebreather Association of International Divers}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/> 
*RJMSF - {{annotated link|Royal Jordanian Marine Sports Federation}} CMAS code JOR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*RUF - {{annotated link|Russian Underwater Federation}} CMAS code RUS/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.ruf.ru -->
*{{annotated link|Saudi Arabia Maritime Sports Federation}} CMAS code KSA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Savez Ronilaca Bosne I Hergegovine}} (Diving association of Bosnia and Herzegovina) CMAS code BIH/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*SAA - {{annotated link|Sub-Aqua Association|The Sub-Aqua Association}} CMAS code GBR/F03<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.saa.org.uk/ --><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/> 
*SEI - {{annotated link|Scuba Educators International}} [[Underwater Society of America|USOA]] CMAS code USA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Organizational Standards |url=http://www.seidiving.org/about-us/organizational-standards/ |publisher=Scuba Educators International |access-date=18 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220053419/http://www.seidiving.org/about-us/organizational-standards/ |archive-date=20 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*SDFS - {{annotated link|Scuba Diver Federation of Seychelles}} CMAS code SEY/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*SDI - {{annotated link|Scuba Diving International}}<ref name="RSTC-USA" /> EUF CB 2006002<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*{{annotated link|Serbian Underwater Federation}} CMAS code SRB/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*SNSI - {{annotated link|Scuba and Nitrox Safety International}} <ref name="RSTC Europe" /><!-- http://www.snsi.it --><ref name=CDWS/>
*SPCR - {{annotated link|Svaz Potapecu Ceske Republikiy}} (Divers Association of the Czech Republic) CMAS code CZE/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*SPZ - {{annotated link|Slovenska Potapljaska Zveza}} (Slovenian Diving Federation) CMAS code SLO/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*SSAC -{{annotated link|Scottish Sub Aqua Club}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/><ref name="sportscotland">{{cite web |url=http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/contacts/sgb/scottish_sub_aqua_club/ |title=Scottish Sub Aqua Club |access-date=18 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419054752/http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/contacts/sgb/scottish_sub_aqua_club/ |archive-date=19 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
*SSDF - {{annotated link|Svenska Sportdykarförbundet}} (Swedish Sports Diving Federation) CMAS code SWE/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=CDWS/>
*SSI - {{annotated link|Scuba Schools International}}<ref name="RSTC-USA" /> EUF CB 2005002<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*SUF - {{annotated link|Singapore Underwater Federation}} CMAS code SIN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Sukeltajaliitto Ry}} (Finnish Divers Federation) CMAS code FIN/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*SUSV - {{annotated link|Schweizer Unterwassersport-Verband}} CMAS code SUI/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Syrian Underwater Sport Federation}} CMAS code SYR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Taiwan Technical and Science Diving Association}} CMAS code TPE/F02<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*TDA - {{annotated link|Thailand Diving Association}} CMAS code THA/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*TIDF - {{annotated link|Israeli Diving Federation}} EUF CB 2012001<ref name="EUF" /><!-- http://www.diving.org.il/ -->
*{{annotated link|Toa Engineering Corporation}} CMAS code IMA/F00 (Marianas)<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*TSSF - {{annotated link|Türkiye Sualti Sporlari Federasyonu}} (Turkish Underwater Sports Federation) CMAS code TUR/F00
*TVSÖ - {{annotated link|Tauchsportverband Österreichs}} CMAS code AUT/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*UEF - {{annotated link|Underwater Explorers' Federation}} (Hungary) CMAS code HUN/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- (http://www.uef.hu/ ) -->
*UFUSUA - {{annotated link|Ukrainian Federation of Underwater Sport and Underwater Activities}} CMAS code UKR/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*UISP - {{annotated link|Union Italienne Sport Pour Tous}} CMAS code ITA/F06<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*{{annotated link|Underwater Federation Republic of Kazakhstan}} CMAS code KAZ/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*USOA - {{annotated link|Underwater Society of America}} CMAS code USA/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />
*UTD - {{annotated link|Unified Team Diving}}<ref>Staff, (2013), UTD International, Inc. San Diego, CA ''International, LLC • Standards and Procedures v3.2d'' (pdf), http://www.unifiedteamdiving.com/page/standards-and-procedures</ref> <!-- (http://www.unifiedteamdiving.com/ ) -->
*VDST - {{annotated link|Verband Deutscher Sporttaucher.}} CMAS code GER/F00,<ref name="CMAS Federations" /> EUF CB 2004002<ref name="EUF" /><ref name=CDWS/>
*VDTL - {{annotated link|Verband Deutscher Tauchlehrer}} EUF CB 2009001<ref name="EUF" />
*VIT - {{annotated link|Verband Internationaler Tauchschulen}}<ref name="RSTC-EU"/>
*WADI- {{annotated link|Worldwide Association of Diving Instructors}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=WADI – The modern way to learn to dive!|url=https://divewadi.com/|access-date=2021-12-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=INTERCERT - IAS Accredited International Management System Certification Body and Exemplar Global Accredited Auditor Trainings for ISO Standards|url=https://www.intercert.com/customers/certification-verification|access-date=2021-12-24|website=intercert.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/organisations/worldwide-association-diving-instructors | title=Worldwide Association of Diving Instructors | date=3 December 2021 }}</ref>
*WOSD - {{annotated link|World Organisation of Scuba Diving}} EUF CB 2011002<ref name="EUF" /><!-- http://www.wosd.com -->
*ZPS-SDA - {{annotated link|Zväs Potapacov Slovenska}} (Slovak Diving Union) CMAS code SVK/F00<ref name="CMAS Federations" />

===Recreational certification organisations no longer operating===
*NASDS (USA) - National Association of Scuba Diving Schools only USA (Founded in the 1960s and merged with SSI in 1999)<ref>{{cite web|title=NASDS Divers|url=http://www.divessi.com/nasds|publisher=Scuba Schools International|access-date=13 July 2013}}</ref>
<!-- *IAF - International Aquanaut Foundation - existed in Florida between 1978 and 1982<ref>{{cite web|title=International Aquanaut Foundation, Inc. |url=http://www.companies-florida.com/international-aquanaut-foundation-inc-1ghw7|publisher=USA Florida Companies |access-date=1 September 2016}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=August 2016|reason=no evidence that IAF certified divers et al}} -->
*TAC - The Aquatic Club - existed in the UK between 1982 and 1986. dissolved organization<ref>The 1986 AGM minutes of BSAC branch 1028 state that TAC had ceased to exist and that their training program would be dropped in favour of the BSAC's.</ref>
*{{annotated link|YMCA SCUBA Program|YMCA SCUBA}} (1959-2008).<ref>{{cite journal |author=Richardson, D |title=A brief history of recreational diving in the United States |journal=South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society Journal |volume=29 |issue=3|page=175 |year=1999 |issn=0813-1988 |oclc=16986801 |url=http://archive.rubicon-foundation.org/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/6019/SPUMS_V29N3_12.pdf?sequence=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926060415/http://archive.rubicon-foundation.org/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/6019/SPUMS_V29N3_12.pdf?sequence=1 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 September 2012 |access-date=12 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=YMCA Scuba|url=http://www.ymca.net/scuba/|publisher=Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of the USA|access-date=20 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030082901/http://www.ymca.net/scuba/|archive-date=30 October 2008|date=30 October 2008}}</ref>

===Technical diving certification agencies===
Organisations which publish standards for competence in technical diving skills and knowledge, and issue certification for divers assessed as competent against these standards by affiliated schools or instructors:
* ANDI - {{annotated link|American Nitrox Divers International}} <!-- http://www.andihq.com -->
* BSAC - {{annotated link|British Sub Aqua Club}} <!-- http://www.bsac.com -->
* PADI TecRec (DSAT) - {{annotated link|Professional Association of Diving Instructors}} <!-- http://www.padi.com/scuba/padi-courses/technical-courses/default.aspx -->
* GUE - {{annotated link|Global Underwater Explorers}} <!-- http://www.gue.com -->
* IANTD - {{annotated link|International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers}} CMAS code INT/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/><!-- http://www.iantd.com -->
* IART - {{annotated link|International Association of Rebreather Trainers}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
* ISE - {{annotated link|InnerSpace Explorers}}<ref name="ISEScubapro"/><ref name="ISEAudaxpro"/>
* NAUI Tech - {{annotated link|National Association of Underwater Instructors}} <!-- http://www.naui.org/Technical_divers.aspx -->
* ProTec - {{annotated link|Professional Technical and Recreational Diving}} CMAS code INT/F08<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.protecdive.com/ -->
* PSAI - {{annotated link|Professional Scuba Association International}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/><ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.psai.com --> 
* PSS Technical Division - {{annotated link|Professional Scuba Schools}}<ref name="RSTC Europe" /> <!-- http://www.pssworldwide.org/en/technical-courses.htm -->
* RAID - Recreational, Professional, Technical, and Rebreather training www.diveraid.com SAA - {{annotated link|Sub-Aqua Association|The Sub-Aqua Association}} CMAS code GBR/F03<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.saa.org.uk/ --><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
* TDI - {{annotated link|Technical Diving International}} EUF CB 2006002<ref name="EUF" /> CMAS code INT/F05<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/> <!-- http://www.tdisdi.com -->
* SSI TXR - {{annotated link|Scuba Schools International}}  <!-- http://www.divessi.com/txr -->
* SwedTech Diving - {{annotated link|SwedTech Diving}} <!-- http://www.swedtechdiving.com/  -->{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}
* UTD - {{annotated link|Unified Team Diving}} <!-- http://www.unifiedteamdiving.com/  -->
* NASE - {{annotated link|National Academy of Scuba Educators}} <!-- http://www.naseworldwide.org/ -->
* ITDA - {{annotated link|International Technical Diving Agency}}<!-- http://www.diveitda.com/ -->{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
* RAID - {{annotated link|Rebreather Association of International Divers}}<!-- https://www.diveraid.com/ -->
* ISSDA - {{annotated link|International Surface Supply Diving Association}}{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}
* DIWA - {{annotated link|Diving Instructor World Association}}{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} <!-- http://www.diwadiving.com -->

===Cave diving certification agencies===
Organisations which publish standards for competence in cave diving skills and knowledge, and issue certification for divers assessed as competent against these standards by affiliated schools or instructors:
*ANDI - {{annotated link|American Nitrox Divers International}}<ref name="ANDICave" /><!-- http://www.andihq.com -->
*CDAA - {{annotated link|Cave Divers Association of Australia}}<ref name="CDAA">{{cite web|title=Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park - refer 'Snorkelling and diving ' tab|url=https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/Browse_by_region/Limestone_Coast/piccaninnie-ponds-conservation-park#fees|website=Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park - refer '|publisher=South Australian Government|access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref>
*CDG - {{annotated link|Cave Diving Group}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cavedivinggroup.org.uk/Training.html |title=Cave Diver Education & Qualification |website=www.cavedivinggroup.org.uk |date=12 March 2017 |access-date=26 February 2019 }}</ref>
*GUE - {{annotated link|Global Underwater Explorers}}<ref>Global Underwater Explorers General Training Standards, Policies, and Procedures http://www.globalunderwaterexplorers.org/files/Standards_and_Procedures/GUE_Standards_v7.pdf</ref>
*IANTD - {{annotated link|International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers}} CMAS code INT/F01<ref name="CMAS Federations" /> <!-- http://www.iantd.com -->
*ISE - {{annotated link|InnerSpace Explorers}}<ref name="ISE">ISE Courses http://www.is-expl.com/education</ref><ref name="ISEScubapro"/><ref name="ISEAudaxpro"/>
* ITDA - {{annotated link|International Technical Diving Agency}}<!-- http://www.diveitda.com/ --><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*NACD - {{annotated link|National Association for Cave Diving}}<ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.safecavediving.com/  -->
*NASE - {{annotated link|National Academy of Scuba Educators}}<!-- http://www.naseworldwide.org/ -->
*NAUI Tec- {{annotated link|National Association of Underwater Instructors}}<!-- http://www.naui.org/Technical_divers.aspx -->
*NSS-CDS - {{annotated link|National Speleological Society|National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section}}<ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.nsscds.org/ -->
*ProTec - {{annotated link|Professional Technical and Recreational Diving}}, Cave division. CMAS code INT/F08<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.protecdive.com/ -->
*PSAI - {{annotated link|Professional Scuba Association International}}<ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/><ref name=CDWS/><!-- http://www.psai.com --> 
*SCD - {{annotated link|Swiss Cave Diving}} <!-- http://www.swisscavediving.ch -->{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
*UTD - {{annotated link|Unified Team Diving}} <!-- http://www.unifiedteamdiving.com/  -->
*TDI - {{annotated link|Technical Diving International}} CMAS code INT/F05<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.tdisdi.com/ --><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*TSA - {{annotated link|Trimix Scuba Association}}
* RAID - {{annotated link|Rebreather Association of International Divers}}<ref name="RAID cave 2" />

==Freediving and snorkelling certification agencies==
Organisations which publish standards for competence in freediving and snorkelling skills and knowledge, and issue certification for divers assessed as competent against these standards by affiliated schools or instructors:
*{{annotated link|AIDA International}}<ref name="Farrell"/>
*{{annotated link|Apnea Academy}}<ref name="Farrell">{{cite web|last1=Farrell|first1=Emma|date=5 May 2016|title=Do I Need To Do a Freediving Course (and Who Offers Courses)|url=https://www.deeperblue.com/need-freediving-course-offers-courses/|access-date=15 June 2018|website=The DeeperBlue.com Beginners Guide to Freediving - Part 4|publisher=deeperblue.net limited}}</ref>
*{{annotated link|Apnea Total}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*AUF - {{annotated link|Australian Underwater Federation}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Snorkel and Coaching|date=24 June 2012 |url=http://auf.com.au/sports/snorkel-and-coaching/|publisher=Australian Underwater Federation|access-date=13 July 2013}}</ref>
*CMAS - {{annotated link|Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*FII - {{annotated link|Freediving Instructors International}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*IANTD -{{annotated link|International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*Molchanovs Freediving Education<ref name="Molchanovs">{{cite web |last1=Liang |first1=John |title=First Molchanovs Freediving Instructor Course Slated For This Summer |url=https://www.deeperblue.com/first-molchanovs-freediving-instructor-course-slated-for-this-summer/ |publisher=Deeper Blue |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref>
*PFI -  {{annotated link|Performance Freediving International}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*PADI {{annotated link|Professional Association of Diving Instructors}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*Pure Apnea - Specialising in both sports and recreational freediving. Currently the only freedive education system separating competitive from recreational freediving (www.pureapnea.com)
*ProTec - {{annotated link|Professional Technical and Recreational Diving}}, Apnoea division CMAS code INT/F08<ref name="CMAS Federations" /><!-- http://www.protecdive.com/ -->
*PSS - {{annotated link|Professional Scuba Schools}}<ref name="RSTC Europe" /><ref name="CDWS" /><ref name=":0" />
*{{annotated link|Scuba Schools International|SSI Freediving}}<ref name="Farrell"/> 
*{{annotated link|Rebreather Association of International Divers|RAID World Series Freediving}}<ref name="Farrell"/>

==Commercial diver training and registration authorities==
Organisations which publish standards for competence in commercial diving skills and knowledge, and issue certification for divers assessed as competent against these standards by registered or affiliated schools:
*ADCI – [[Association of Diving Contractors International]] <!-- http://www.adc-int.org/ -->{{citation needed|date=September 2013}}
*ACDE – {{annotated link|Association of Commercial Diving Educators}}<!-- http://www.acde.us/ -->{{citation needed|date=September 2013}}
*ADAS – {{annotated link|Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme}}<ref name=HSEpages8-9-11-14>{{cite web|title=Diving at Work Regulations 1997 List of Approved Diving Qualifications dated 18th March 2015|url=http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/qualifications/approved-list.pdf|publisher=Health and Safety Executive (UK)|access-date=10 June 2015|pages=8, 9, 11 & 14}}</ref>
*{{annotated link|CSA Group}}
*DCBC – {{annotated link|Diver's Certification Board of Canada}}<!-- http://www.divercertification.com -->{{citation needed|date=September 2013}}
*HSE – {{annotated link|Health and Safety Executive|Health and Safety Executive of the United Kingdom}}<ref name="UK Diving at work regulations 1997">Statutory Instruments 1997 No. 2776, HEALTH AND SAFETY, The Diving at Work Regulations 1997. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2776/introduction/made</ref> <!-- http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/ -->
* ITDA - {{annotated link|International Technical Diving Agency}}<!-- http://www.diveitda.com/ --><ref name=HSEpages5-25-26/>
*{{annotated link|Standards Australia}}
*{{annotated link|WorkSafeBC}} (Workers Compensation Board British Columbia)<ref>{{cite web|title=Diving train providers August 2014|url=http://www2.worksafebc.com/PDFs/CertificationAndTraining/diving_training_providers.pdf|publisher=WorkSafeBC|access-date=26 September 2015|date=2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190209/http://www2.worksafebc.com/PDFs/CertificationAndTraining/diving_training_providers.pdf|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*(SA)DEL – {{annotated link|Department of Employment and Labour|Department of Employment and Labour (South Africa)}}<ref name="SA Diving Regulations 2009">Diving Regulations 2009 of the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. Government notice R41, Government Gazette #32907 of 29 January 2010, Government Printer, Pretoria</ref>
*Sicilian online repertory of commercial divers – Department of Employment and Labour of [[Sicily|Sicilian]] regional government (''Regione siciliana'') keeps an online repertory of commercial divers trained according [[International Diving Schools Association|IDSA standards]]<ref name="Sicilian law on commercial diving training">{{cite web|title=Online repertory of commercial divers|url=http://pti.regione.sicilia.it/portal/page/portal/PIR_PORTALE/PIR_LaStrutturaRegionale/PIR_Assessoratofamigliapolitichesocialielavoro/PIR_DipLavoro/PIR_Areetematiche/PIR_Sostegnooccupazione/PIR_Repertoriotelematicosubacqueaindustriale/PIR_Normativaestandard|publisher=Regione siciliana|access-date=8 October 2020}}</ref>
Organisations specifically certifying public safety divers:
*DRI - {{annotated link|Dive Rescue International}}<ref name=CDWS/><!-- https://www.diverescueintl.com/ -->
* ERDI - {{annotated link|Emergency Response Diving International}}<ref>{{cite journal|title=New class for emergency response divers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F-KxlFYs8_cC&pg=PA22|volume=May–June 2000|date=2000|journal=Sport Diver|pages=22|issn=1077-985X}}</ref>

==Scientific diving certification agencies==
Organisations which publish standards for competence in scientific diving skills and knowledge, and issue certification for divers assessed as competent against these standards by affiliated schools or instructors:
* AAUS - [[American Academy of Underwater Sciences]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Diving Standards|url=http://www.aaus.org/diving_standards|publisher=American Academy of Underwater Sciences|access-date=30 August 2013}}</ref> 
* CAUS - Canadian Association for Underwater Science<ref>{{cite web|title=CAUS Standard|url=http://www.caus.ca/standard-of-practice/|publisher=The Canadian Association for Underwater Science|access-date=30 August 2013}}</ref> 
* [[Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques#Scientific Committee|The Scientific Committee of CMAS]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Standards of Scientific Committee|url=http://www.cmas.org/science/standards|publisher=Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques|access-date=30 August 2013}}</ref> 
*DIA - [[Dive International Agency]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diagency.org/it/default.aspx#|title=Organizzazione|last=Staff|publisher=Dive International Agency|language=it|access-date=30 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003023037/http://www.diagency.org/it/default.aspx|archive-date=3 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* SDSC - [[Scientific Diving Supervisory Committee]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientific Diving Supervisory Committee|url=http://www.uk-sdsc.com/|access-date=27 December 2011}}</ref>

== Other certification agencies for skills associated with diving ==

===Dedicated diver first aid & rescue training===
* DAN - [[Divers Alert Network]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Courses|url=http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/training/courses/|publisher=Diver Alert Network|access-date=13 July 2013}}</ref>
* ILS - [[International Life Saving Federation]]<ref>{{cite web|title=OVERVIEW OF RESCUE DIVER'S CERTIFICATION|url=http://www.ilsf.org/sites/ilsf.org/files/filefield/APP%2016%20ILS%20Overview%20Rescue%20Diver%27s%20Certification.pdf|publisher=International Life Saving Federation|access-date=29 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101123240/http://www.ilsf.org/sites/ilsf.org/files/filefield/APP%2016%20ILS%20Overview%20Rescue%20Diver%27s%20Certification.pdf|archive-date=1 November 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Maritime archaeology===
* NAS - [[Nautical Archaeology Society]]<ref>{{cite web|title=NAS International Training Partners|url=https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=213954972401590064430.000462b6394d776e4702a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=57.326521,45.878906&spn=38.827837,175.78125&z=3&iwloc=0004bbe5c25dd1b70b5c1&source=embed|publisher=Nautical Archaeology Society|access-date=13 July 2013}}</ref>

==Professional associations for diving instructors==
*ANMP - [[Association nationale des moniteurs de plongée]] (France) <!-- http://www.anmp-plongee.com --><ref name=sportscode/>
*CEDIP - [[European Committee of Professional Diving Instructors]] (Comité Européen Des Instructeurs de Plongée professionnels) <!-- http://www.cedip.org/ --><ref>{{cite web|title=European Committee of Professional Diving Instructors|url=http://www.cedip.org}}</ref>

==International standards, accreditation and quality assurance organisations==
*CMAS - [[Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques]] <!--http://www.cmas.org --><ref name="UNESCO"/>
*EUF - [[European Underwater Federation]]<ref name="ISO-EUF">{{cite web|title=European Underwater Federation|url=https://www.iso.org/organization/6696713.html|publisher=International Organization for Standardization|access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref>
*IDSA – [[International Diving Schools Association]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idsaworldwide.org/html/about_idsa.html|title=About IDSA|last=Staff|publisher=The International Diving Schools Association|access-date=10 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idsaworldwide.org/html/members.html|title=Members|last=Staff|publisher=The International Diving Schools Association|access-date=10 October 2013}}</ref>  <!-- http://www.idsaworldwide.org/ -->
*IDSSC - International Diving Safety Standards Commission <!-- http://www.idssc.org/ -->{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
*IMCA – [[International Marine Contractors Association]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imca-int.com/competence-and-training.aspx|title=Competence & Training|last=Staff|publisher=International Marine Contractors Association|access-date=10 October 2013}}</ref> <!-- http://www.imca-int.com/divisions/diving/ -->
* RTC - [[Rebreather Training Council]]<ref name="RTC">{{cite web|title=Rebreather Training Council is formed|url=https://tecrec.padi.com/2014/05/18/rebreather-training-council-is-formed/|website=TecRec Blog|publisher=Professional Association of Diving Instructors|access-date=18 March 2018|date=18 May 2014}}</ref>
*WRSTC - [[World Recreational Scuba Training Council]]

==References==
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<ref name="CMAS Federations">{{cite web| title=List of CMAS affiliated diving federations |url=http://www.cmas.org/federation-list |access-date=11 July 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="ANDICave">{{cite web|url=https://www.andi-international.com/courses/andi-cave-diving-p6303-nl.html |title=ANDI Cave Diving |website=www.andi-international.com |access-date=26 February 2019 }}</ref>

<ref name="RAID cave 2" >{{cite web|url=https://www.diveraid.com/content.asp?L9nQxdaaCQeGNHwJ8nkuqGJbJA |title=RAID Cave 2 Diver |website=www.diveraid.com |access-date= 26 February 2019 }}</ref>
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