Why ITDA-IHMP
Compare Us With Other Agencies
ITDA-IHMP stands apart through breadth, standards, and a unique community model — here's how we compare.
Feature
ITDA-IHMP
Most Agencies
Range of certifications
Swim → Snorkel → Scuba → Technical → Occupational → First Aid
Often scuba-only
International Club System
Unique community-based club network
Rarely offered
IHMP First Aid & Medical
CPR/BLS through Hyperbaric & Dive Medic, since 1998
Usually a separate agency
Standards alignment
ISO / ANSI aligned, 65+ countries
Varies by agency
Instructor training
ITP exceeds industry standards + ITDA Academy
Standard ITP
Specialist levels
3 distinct specialist levels
Typically one
Ownership
Family-owned & operated since 1998
Corporate owned
Global reach
Operating in 65+ countries with regional training partners.
Club System
The only international body with a built-in club system for community diving.
Family values
Family-owned and operated since 1998 — not a corporate machine.
Higher education
ITDA Academy provides academic education of diving professionals.