RAID distinguishes itself from other diver training agencies by adopting an approach that fundamentally prioritizes raising training standards. The agency believes this begins by producing highly skilled and responsible instructors. If you are looking to be the "best of the best" in the industry, then RAID is the professional choice for you.

While RAID champions efficiency, it insists on spending more time perfecting skills during foundational training. For instance, increasing open water training time significantly helps consolidate skills and makes a tangible difference in diver safety.

As a prospective RAID instructor, you understand the necessity of helping a new diver gain comfort during their first few submerged experiences. RAID's methodology is not focused on training difficulty, but on ensuring that instructors are fully prepared to take on the responsibility of training people to dive safely and to work with professional dive facilities that prioritize the quality of dive training above everything else.

RAID's training approach heavily emphasizes developing exemplary buoyancy control in their instructors. The agency recognizes that poor buoyancy control is a major risk to diver safety, a fact highlighted by organizations like the Divers Alert Network (DAN). RAID's focus on building this essential skill from the very start ensures that their instructors are proficient in imparting this critical competency to their students.