About the Course
The PADI® Open Water Diver course is your first step toward scuba certification. Guided by a skilled PADI Instructor, you’ll learn to dive in a calm and encouraging environment.
By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to dive confidently—whether locally or internationally—and serve as a steward for the underwater world.
Certification Requirements
- Prerequisites - Comfortable in the water and medically fit to dive.
- Health - Good physical health
- Age - 10 years or older
- Depth - Expect shallow dives around 12m/40ft, with a maximum depth limit of 18m/60ft.
- Time - PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours, Entire course: In as little as 2-4 days
How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification
Start by learning scuba diving principles and terminology—either in-person or online. Then, practice basic scuba skills in a pool or pool-like environment with a certified PADI Instructor. Once you're confident, head out for four open water dives in the ocean or a lake, where your instructor will guide and support you through every step of the experience.
