Open Water Diver
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.
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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 offline 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.
Step 1
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. 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 a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 5-10 hours
Step 2
With Your Instructor
ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
Practice using scuba gear in a pool (or pool-like environment) until you're comfortable. PADI training includes practice "mini dives" to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.
- Total time commitment: In as little as 2-4 days