DESCRIPTION
PADI Open Water Diver Course
What will you learn?
The PADI Open Water Diver course is, by far, the world’s most popular scuba certification course. Millions of people have started diving as certified PADI Open Water Divers. Learning to scuba dive requires both knowledge development (facts, principles, concepts) and dive skills (techniques, methods).
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
- Knowledge Development Videos and quizzes (you have 3 teaching options)
- Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills in a swimming pool
- 4 Open Water Dives, using the skills you’ve practiced and exploring the world under the waves!
How do you start?
There are 3 teaching methods for the Knowledge Development of your PADI Open Water Course. You can select the method that fits your time requirements, learning habits or access to computer technology.
1. On-site in classroom study
2. PADI E Learning (requires desktop/ laptop computer and Internet access)
3. PADI Open Water Touch (requires Apple or Android tablet and Internet access)
Depending on the method you choose, the length of the course will vary. Here is some further detail on each method:
