Adam Ashraf Achieves Platinum PADI Course Director Status in 2023

Celebrating Adam Ashraf’s Platinum PADI Course Director recognition in 2023 with certificate and eBadge.

Dive Desk and the Maldivian Academy of Diving are proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by our Co-Owner and Managing Director, Adam Ashraf. In 2023, Adam was awarded the prestigious Platinum PADI Course Director status—the highest recognition given to Course Directors worldwide.

What makes this milestone even more extraordinary is that Adam earned Platinum recognition in just six months of serving as a Course Director. His rapid success reflects not only his dedication to professional development but also his ability to inspire, mentor, and lead dive professionals across the Maldives and beyond.

The Platinum Course Director status is awarded to those who consistently deliver high-quality training at the Instructor Development level, producing well-prepared, confident, and capable dive professionals. Adam’s achievement underscores the Maldives’ growing reputation as a hub for professional dive training and highlights the role of Dive Desk in shaping the future of the industry.

This recognition in 2023 marked the start of a new chapter in Adam’s journey and set the stage for continued excellence in the years to come.