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Learn to Dive

Become a PADI Open Water Diver

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STEP 1

eLearning

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. It's your course on your time. Study offline, or online using the PADI App on your computer or mobile device.

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STEP 2

Confined Water

With your instructor in a confined water environment or pool you'll learn and practice the necessary scuba diving skills before diving into Open Water training.

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STEP 3

Open Water Dives

This is the final step to complete your Open Water Diver certification. With instructor in an open water environment you put into practice what you've learned in your confined water sessions.

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Continuing Education

Take your skills to the next level

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Advanced Open Water

Advance your skills and expand your knowledge with the Advanced Open Water course. You'll be introduced to five adventure dives, including Navigation and Deep, plus three specialty dives of your choice. It’s like a sample platter of diving experiences!

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Specialty Courses

Specialty Courses are designed to give you the tools to enhance your skills and exploration.

Expands you diving opportunities and opens doors to different types of diving, environments and skills.

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Rescue Diver Course

Become a more reliable diver for yourself and your dive buddies.

Learn how to prevent and manage problems when they occur.

Expand your training and opportunity to expand your carreer.

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Divemaster
Program

Are you ready to go PRO?

The Divemaster Internship is the first step into a professional scuba diving career. You'll learn how to assist with classes, guide certified scuba divers, become a role model to other divers and more!

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