No experience neededPADI Certified
PADI Open Water Diver
Earn the world's most recognized scuba certification and start exploring underwater — no experience required.
$599.00Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404- ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
- ✓We’ll be in touch to schedule your sessions
Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
What's included
✓PADI eLearning and course materials
✓Personal instruction from a certified PADI Instructor
✓All required training equipment provided
✓Lifetime PADI certification, recognized worldwide
✓Flexible scheduling — we handle the pool location and gear
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
Who it's for
No experience needed. If you can swim and you're at least 10 years old, you're ready to start.
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Minimum age10 years old
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SwimmingBasic swimming ability
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ExperienceNo prior experience required
What you'll learn
Eligibility & Readiness
✓Minimum age 10 years old (Junior Open Water Diver for divers under 15)
✓Swim 200 metres/yards (or 300 metres/yards in mask, fins and snorkel) without stopping
✓Float and tread water for 10 minutes
✓Complete a scuba medical questionnaire; physician approval required if relevant conditions are flagged
✓Be in good physical health
Course Curriculum (3 Phases)
✓Knowledge Development covering dive planning, gear selection, underwater signals and diving procedures (PADI manual, eLearning, or video, with chapter quizzes and final exam)
✓5 Confined Water Dives in a pool-like setting to learn equipment setup, mask clearing, buoyancy control, underwater navigation basics and safety procedures
✓4 Open Water Dives at local dive sites to review and apply confined water skills
✓Typical completion timeframe of 3-5 days for new divers
Frequently asked questions
No — this course is designed for complete beginners. No prior dive experience required.
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How it works
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eLearning at home
Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.
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Pool training
Confined-water skills with an instructor, scheduled with you — we’ll confirm the pool date and what to bring.
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Open water checkout dives
Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.
Ready?
Ready to get in the water?
Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.