Instructors with expertise in specific areas are allowed to design which type of course?

Instructors with expertise in specific areas are empowered to design an Instructor Specified course. This type of course allows instructors to tailor the curriculum based on their specialized knowledge and skills, providing a more focused and in-depth learning experience for students. By drawing on their own expertise, instructors can create courses that meet specific learning objectives and address niche areas of diving that may not be covered in standard programs.

Specialty courses, while also designed for specific interests, typically follow established guidelines and requirements set by certification agencies, rather than being personalized by the instructor. General Education and Advanced Training courses are broader in scope and do not allow for the same level of individual instructor input, making the Instructor Specified course the ideal choice for leveraging specific instructor expertise.