This beginner-friendly course teaches you everything you need to dive safely and confidently — anywhere in the world. Learn the basics, practice in the pool, and explore open water with your instructor by your side. Adventure starts here.
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3 Easy Step To Your First Bubbles Blueprint​
Step 1: Diver Theory Basics
Start learning at your own pace with PADI elearning. Build a solid foundation of knowledge and dive fundamentals to confidently move on to your in-water training.
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Step 2: Confined Water Dives
Get comfortable using scuba gear in a pool or controlled environment with the support of our passionate PADI Instructor. Practice key skills and build confidence before heading out for your open water dives.
Step 3: Open Water Training Dives
Put your skills to the test in the ocean, lake or quarry as you complete four open water dives guided by a certified PADI Instructor. This is your final step towards earning your PADI scuba certification.
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Course Prerequisite​
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Able to swim, medically fit for diving, comfortable in the water
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10 years old
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Note: 10- to 14-year-old divers earn a Junior Open Water Diver certification.
​During the Open Water Diver course, your instructor will ask you to:
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Float or tread water without aids for 10 minutes
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Swim 200 metres/yards with no aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel
Certification
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Get certified to dive up to a maximum depth of 18 m/60 ft
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Get certified to dive independently without the need for a dive professional to guide you.
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Post-dive Triumph
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Improve your skills and take PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.
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Continue your adventure with a PADI Specialty course, like Enriched Air Diver and Digital Underwater Photography.