PADI PROGRAMS
Open Water Diver
(OWD)
The perfect entry point to your underwater journey.
This globally recognized certification teaches you the basics of SCUBA diving and prepares you to dive up to 18m (60ft) with a buddy.
Course Structure:
✔ Theory Sessions: Learn diving science, safety, and planning via eLearning or classroom.
✔ Confined Water Training: Practice skills like mask clearing, buoyancy, and emergency procedures in a pool.
✔ Open Water Dives: Complete 4 real dives over 2 days to put your knowledge into action.
Duration: 3–4 days
Certification: PADI Open Water Diver (valid globally)
Prerequisites: Age 10+ years with basic swimming skills.
Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)
Build on your OWD certification with deeper dives and adventure specialties.
You’ll be certified to dive up to 30m and try unique dive types.
Course Structure:
✔ 5 Adventure Dives: 2 mandatory + 3 elective.
✔ Mandatory: Deep Dive & Underwater Navigation
✔ Electives: Wreck, Night, Drift, Buoyancy, Fish ID
Duration: 2–3 days
Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Learn how to handle medical emergencies on land.
Gain confidence in providing
• CPR
• First Aid
• Emergency care.
• Primary and Secondary Care skills.
No dive certification required
Duration: 1 day
Certification: Emergency First Response
Mandatory for Rescue Diver course (within 24 months)
PADI Specialty Diver Courses
• Boat Diver
• Coral Reef Conservation
• Deep Diver
• Digital Underwater Photography
• Drift Diver
• Emergency Oxygen Provider
• Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
• Fish Identification
• Night Diver
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Underwater Navigator
• Underwater Videographer Wreck Diver
PADI Rescue Diver
Learn how to handle emergencies underwater and on the surface.
Become a safer, more capable diver.
• Self-rescue techniques
• Assisting tired or unconscious divers
• Managing out-of-air/lost diver situations
• Search & Recovery drills
Duration: 3–5 days
Certification: PADI Rescue Diver
Prerequisites: AOWD + EFR within 24 months
Master SCUBA Diver (MSD)
The highest non-professional scuba rating earned through experience, commitment, and skill in various diving environments.
Requirements:
• Open Water + Advanced Open Water + Rescue Diver
• 5 Specialty Certifications
• 50+ Logged Dives
Time Required: Flexible
Why It Matters:
✔ Recognized as a top-tier recreational diver
✔ Broad experience in real-world diving scenarios
✔ Great foundation before going pro
Divemaster (DM)
The first step to going pro.
As a Divemaster, you’ll lead dives, assist instructors, and build a career in SCUBA diving.
Course Structure:
✔ Learn to guide certified divers
✔ Assist in training new divers
✔ Refine dive skills, problem-solving & leadership
Duration: 4–8 weeks
Prerequisites: Rescue Diver + 40 Logged Dives to start
Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Become a SCUBA instructor and teach the next generation of divers.
The IDC prepares you for the instructor examination and real-world teaching.
Course Structure:
✔ Learn teaching methodologies
✔ Conduct academic and in-water sessions
✔ Prepare for Instructor Examination
Duration: 2–3 weeks
Prerequisites: Divemaster + 100 logged dives
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Open Water Diver (OWD)The perfect entry point to your underwater journey.
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Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)Build on your OWD certification with deeper dives and adventure specialties.
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Rescue Diver + Emergency First Response (EFR)Learn how to handle emergencies underwater and on the surface.
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Master SCUBA Diver (MSD)The highest non-professional scuba rating earned through experience, commitment, and skill in various diving environments.
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Divemaster (DM)The first step to going pro.
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Instructor Development Course (IDC)Become a SCUBA instructor and teach the next generation of divers.