The Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

1. Knowledge Development (online, independent study, and some in-class sessions) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
2. Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
3. Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!

You may be able to get college credit for the Open Water Diver course.

We have a Simple 3 Step Process to Get Your Open Water Certification!

1. Stop in or give us a call to get you registered for your Open Water eLearning Online Course.
2. Set up your classroom and pool work session from one of our many scheduled classes. You could choose from one of our many scheduled weekend or weeknight classes on our Upcoming Class Page.
3. Schedule your Open Water Certification Weekend. Choose one of our once-a-month certification weekends in Florida. Check out our Open Water Certification Weekend on our Upcoming Class Page.

Visit the shop or call us to enroll in the eLearning Open Water online course. We will provide a schedule of class dates for you to choose from.

In the Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. The equipment you wear varies, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical, temperate or cold water.

You’ll plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives. There are two required dives – Deep and Underwater Navigation – and you choose the other three, for a total of five dives.

During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive refines your compass navigation skills and helps you better navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time.

The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more.

You may be able to get college credit for the Advanced Open Water Diver course.

Stop by the store or give us a call to get you signed up with the Advanced Open Water diver course, learn about five of the most popular Adventure Dives – including the required Deep and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dives, plus you can choose from others like Boat, Night, Perfect Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Wreck Adventure Dives, and many more. You study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Adventures in Diving manual and can complete sections for other Adventure Dives as directed by your Instructor.

Visit the store to enroll in the course, obtain your materials, and begin learning. One of our staff professionals will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your Adventure Dives.

In addition to basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass, a signal marker buoy (SMB), a whistle, and a dive knife or dive tool. Depending on the Adventure Dives you choose, you may also require specialized gear. For instance, an underwater dive light is necessary for the Night Adventure Dive, while an underwater camera is essential for the Photo & Video Adventure Dive. One of our staff professionals will explain the required equipment and may suggest additional gear, such as a dive light for night diving or a lift bag for search and recovery dives.

Visit the store to learn more about the gear you will need to embark on your adventures in the Advanced Open Water Diver course.

You’ll learn why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content gives you more bottom time, along with enriched air equipment considerations. During a practical session, and two optional (or required) scuba dives, you’ll:

• Discuss managing oxygen exposure.
• Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank.
• Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox.

You may be able to get college credit for the Enriched Air Diver course.

Visit our shop or give us a call to sign up for the eLearning Enriched Air (Nitrox) course. This course includes all the content necessary for becoming an enriched air diver and allows you to study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You’ll also have access to an online version of the Enriched Air Diver Manual.

To enroll in the course, pick up your materials, and begin learning, stop by your local Dive Center, Adventure Locators.

Most modern scuba equipment and dive computers can be used with enriched air, but one of our staffed professionals will let you know if your gear meets manufacturer recommendations and local requirements. However, scuba tanks must meet oxygen service standards and be dedicated for use with enriched air. You’ll practice using oxygen analyzers and special cylinder decals. One of our staffed professionals will explain other equipment you may need to enjoy enriched air diving.

The Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include:

• Self rescue
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked divers
• Rescuing unresponsive divers

You may be able to get college credit for the Diver Stress & Rescue course.

Visit our store or give us a call, and we can help you enroll in an online eLearning course. The course includes five sections focused on knowledge development, allowing you to learn at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You will also have access to an online version of the Diver Stress & Rescue Manual for reference during and after the course.

When you stop by the store, you can enroll in the course, receive your eLearning course, and start your learning journey. One of our professional staff members will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions, along with your rescue exercises and scenarios.

You’ll use your basic scuba equipment and will need a pocket mask to practice in-water resuscitation. During exercises, you’ll work with an oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys, AED’s, and CPR mannequins. Your Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional gear, such as your own first aid kit, which will be useful throughout your diving career.

Check with one of our staffed professionals to get advice about everything you need for your diving adventures.

The Divemaster course trains you to become a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, water skills exercises, workshops, and hands-on practical assessments, you will acquire the skills needed to organize and oversee various scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:

• The role and characteristics of the Divemaster
• Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
• Diver safety and risk management
• Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
• Business of diving and your career
• Awareness of the dive environment
• Dive setup and management
• Mapping an open water site
• Conducting dive briefings
• Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive

We also offer the Deep Diver and Search and Recovery Diver specialty diver courses along with your divemaster training to help you meet all requirements and to broaden your abilities.

You may be able to get college credit or the Divemaster course.

Sign up for the Divemaster eLearning option by stopping by or contacting us. You can work through eight knowledge development sections using an eLearning course that lets you learn at your own pace. You also have access to an online version of the Divemaster Manual for reference during and after the course.

Consider taking the Science of Diving course, which takes you step-by-step through dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment, and environment, plus a Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) review. By successfully completing the Science of Diving and passing the Digital Final Exam, you will be upgraded to Divemaster, which makes you an SSI Professional. One of our staff professionals can explain how this works when you meet to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your waterskills exercises, workshops, and practical assessments.

As a dive professional, you’ll want to have all your basic scuba equipment, including a dive computer, a dive knife, and at least two surface signaling devices. During practical skills exercises, like underwater mapping and search and recovery, you’ll use a compass, floats, marker buoys, lift bags, and slates. Your Dive Instructor may suggest additional gear that will be useful throughout your diving career.

Check with one of our staffed professionals to get advice about everything you’ll need as a dive pro.