Get your PADI Open Water certification. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. The PADI Open Water Course introduces you to breathing underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver. During the course, you’ll make at least five pool dives and four dives at local dive sites under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. What you learn: The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: Knowledge Develpoment to understand the basic principles of scuba diving (Online or in a classroom) Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore ! Normally run over 3 whole days or 5 'half days' we can tailor your course to your availability. Also, If you have tried diving through a Discover Scuba Diving experience the skills you learned may be credited towards a portion of the full PADI Open Water Diver course certification. Contact us to discuss any queries you may have. Prerequisites: To enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be 10 years or older (PADI eLearning requires an extra registration step for students under 13 years due to international internet laws) The Scuba Gear You Will Use: You'll learn to use basic scuba gear including a dive computer and standard accessories. (Hire of full equipment is included in the course fee) The Learning Materials You Will Need: PADI offers a variety of home study materials for your course. While eLearning is the most convenient option, you may also choose a book and DVD package or a multimedia DVD-ROM. PADI's Open Water Diver materials cover what you need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you'll read a description and watch a video demonstration. Then you'll jump in the pool (or pool-like environment) to practice these skills with your instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what you learned. Note: Enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver Course Online for immediate computer-based access to the manual and video integrated into seamless, guided online learning. To purchase these products, or for further information, contact us Start Now You don’t have to wait to get going. With PADI eLearning and the PADI Open Water Diver Course Online, you can start right now. The PADI Open Water Diver Course Online lets you learn the background information you need before each dive at your own pace through friendly, interactive learning. It even helps you choose the PADI dive shop where you’ll make those dives.