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 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