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Open Water Diver
About the Course PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater […]
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About the Course
PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
What You’ll Learn
- Be a confident and skilled diver
- Assemble and use scuba gear
- Manage your buoyancy
- Respectfully approach marine life
- Handle common problems
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites:
Able to swim; medically fit for diving
Time:
PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours
Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days
Age:
10 years or older
Health:
Good physical health
Depth:
Expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft
How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification
Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology (either in-person or online), then learn basic scuba skills in a pool (or pool-like environment) with a highly trained PADI Instructor. When you’re ready, make four dives in an open water environment (the ocean, a lake) with your instructor supporting you every step of the way.