You can track your dives using dive tables, a depth gauge and dive watch, but most scuba divers use a dive computer – it’s easier. A dive computer provides the real-time dive information you need to dive well.
A dive computer takes depth and time information and applies it to a decompression model to track the dissolved nitrogen in your body during a dive. Your computer continuously tells you how much dive time you safely have remaining. Your computer combines a depth gauge, timer and sometimes a submersible pressure gauge (SPG) into a single, useful instrument. The majority of divers have a computer because it makes sense. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get more advice about dive computers.
Easy-to-read display (sometimes in color) that provides the following information:
There are many dive computer choices and you can find the right one with a little help from a dive professional at your local PADI Dive Center or Resort.
Love scuba diving? Want to share it with others on a whole new level? Take the PADI Divemaster course and do what you love to do as a career. Scuba divers look up to divemasters because they are leaders who mentor and motivate others. As a divemaster, you not only get to dive a lot, but also experience the joy of seeing others have as much fun diving as you do.
The PADI Divemaster course is your first level of professional training. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you’ll fine-tune your dive skills, like perfecting the effortless hover, and refine your rescue skills so you anticipate and easily solve common problems. You’ll gain dive knowledge, management and supervision abilities so you become a role model to divers everywhere.
As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll lead others as you supervise scuba diving activities and assisting with diver training. Whether you want to work at a faraway dive destination or close to home at a local dive shop, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you. PADI Divemasters are respected dive professionals who are aligned with the largest and most respected dive organization in the world – PADI.
PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Divemaster course. You also need to have:
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organization may apply – ask your PADI Instructor.
The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:
Your instructor may also offer the PADI 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 for the Divemaster course – ask your instructor.
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 PADI Instructor may suggest additional gear that will be useful throughout your diving career.
Check with your local dive center to get advice about everything you’ll need as a dive pro.
Sign up for Divemaster Online – PADI’s eLearning option – to start now. You can work through eight knowledge development sections using a web-based system 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.
Another option is to study by reading the Divemaster Manual and watching the Divemaster Video (a book and DVD package). Visit your local PADI Dive Center or Resort to enroll in the course and get your Divemaster Crew-Pak, which also includes other reference materials – like the PADI Instructor Manual and The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving – that you’ll need during the course.
Rebreathers reuse the gas you exhale by recycling the good part and replenishing it for your next breath. This means your gas supply is significantly larger in a compact package compared to what you can carry in a scuba tank for conventional open-circuit scuba diving. It’s a huge benefit that allows longer dives. Another benefit is the quiet factor. Underwater photographers really like it because they can approach aquatic creatures that would ordinarily shy away from bubble noise. Also, because you breathe gas that’s been warmed by you and the recycle process, rebreather diving keeps you warmer – a bonus in cool water.
The PADI Rebreather and Advanced Rebreather Diver courses use Type R units to introduce divers to rebreather diving within recreational dive limits. They are electronically controlled and provide a backup for all the major systems, which simplifies training and use.
Tec CCR courses teach technical divers how to use Type T CCRs beyond recreational dive limits.Interested in rebreather training? See your PADI Dive Center or Resort.
Type R rebreathers, specifically suited for recreational, no stop diving, also have these characteristics:
Choosing the right rebreather is important because it’s a big investment and probably the most sophisticated equipment you’ll own as a diver. The rebreathers you’ll find in a PADI Dive Center or Resort are all good products, and because rebreather technology is rapidly advancing, they continue to get even better.
PADI Rebreather and Advanced Rebreather Diver courses, as well as Tec CCR courses, qualify you to dive with the specific rebreather you use during training. You can qualify to use different models by taking a PADI Rebreather Qualification program. So, using your rebreather during training, or being able to take a qualification program for a specific rebreather, is a key consideration when choosing your unit.
Get guidance from your PADI Rebreather Instructor, consider what you need for the type of diving you’ll do (recreational or technical), and then make sure your unit can be easily and conveniently serviced, when necessary.
The first step before diving with your rebreather is to thoroughly read the manufacturer’s literature and always have it handy to reference. Set-up and post-dive procedures can vary between different models. You practice setting up your rebreather during training, referencing the manufacturer’s literature, but should have the literature available each time you dive, just in case you need to double check anything.
Rebreather service must be done by a manufacturer-authorized technician, typically annually, but again refer to the manufacturer’s literature. Be sure to keep good records regarding all the service and maintenance for your rebreather.
Scuba diving with a sidemount configuration simply means that you carry your tanks at your sides instead of on your back. This can reduce drag and is more comfortable for many divers. Sidemount divers often dive with two smaller tanks that are attached in the water. This makes carrying tanks and kitting up easier, especially for those who have difficulty lifting or walking with a backmounted tank. Technical divers typically need to carry extra cylinders, and believe that using a sidemount setup is the best option.
The PADI Sidemount Diver course introduces divers to sidemount techniques for recreational scuba diving. The Tec Sidemount Diver course teaches technical divers how to mount at least four tanks for their technical diving adventures.
Interested in sidemount training? See your PADI Dive Center or Resort
There are many sidemount diving systems available and your PADI Sidemount Instructor or Tec Sidemount Instructor can give you with the best advice regarding which sidemount rig will work for you. Here are a few considerations:
To keep your sidemount equipment in good shape, follow the three general maintenance procedures:
Whether you’re driving to your local dive site or getting on a plane headed for the tropics, a sturdy gear bag will help you organize, protect and carry your scuba diving equipment. Your main bag needs to be big and tough enough to hold all your gear and stand up to the abuse of salt water. You’ll probably want secondary bags, such as a lightweight mesh bag, for your mask, fins and snorkel, or a padded bag for your regulator. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about gear bags.
In addition to your main big bag, which will either be a backpack style, roller style or duffel bag, you may want these other bags:
A good dive bag is an investment that should last for years, so choose one that will fit your expanding dive interests while protecting your equipment.
The key to getting the most out of your gear bag is to pack well. Pack the items you need last on the bottom and what you need first on the top. For air travel, make sure breakable items, like your mask, are well padded (wetsuits make good padding).
A dive flag indicates that scuba divers are nearby. In some areas, flying a dive flag while scuba diving is required by law, but in general it’s a good idea for safety reasons. Dive boats fly a flag to let other vessels know that divers are below. You can fly a flag from a dive float you take with you into the water. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about dive flags and floats.
An accessory is defined as an item that can be added to something else to in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive. With scuba diving equipment, there are plenty of accessories that add function and convenience to your primary gear, and can add a bit of style too. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about accessories, but here are some of the more popular items.
Underwater slates and wet books help you communicate and record dive information, such as your depth, time, direction and observations. You use a pencil, that’s attached by a cord, to write on most slates and wet books. However, there are magnetic writing slates that erase with the push of a button. Typically, you choose a slate that fits in your BCD pocket or exposure suit thigh pocket. There are specialized slates for aquatic life identification, navigation, research and mapping, dive planning and underwater photography.
Use gear markers to put your name or initials on your scuba equipment so that you can quickly identify it when diving with others, such as on a full dive boat. Markers or paint come in variety of colors, so you can be subtle or creative with your markings.
Used for securing gauges and accessories, various clips and lanyards come in handy to keep your gear streamlined and to allow you to carry items conveniently. Some clips have retractable lines that keep items close, but let you pull them out for a look without unclipping. When purchasing a new scuba diving kit at your PADI Dive Center or Resort, be sure to get clips to keep everything in place.
Large mesh bags are great for carrying wet gear and small mesh bags are good to have with you while scuba diving. If you come across rubbish you want to take out of the water, it’s handy to stuff it in your mesh bag for disposal topside. Keep one or more mesh bags in your gear bag because you never know when you’ll need it.
Scuba diving equipment is reliable, but some parts will need to be replaced due to wear. Having a spare parts kit, also called a save-a-dive kit, with you makes it easy to take care of minor issues at a dive site. Your kit should have extra fin and mask straps, snorkel-keepers, tank valve o-rings, a regulator mouthpiece, clips and lanyards, silicone lubricant, basic tools and cable ties, etc.
Specific to your regulator, consider adding hose protectors or brightly colored hose wraps to prevent wear. Custom mouthpieces are designed to mold to your bite and add comfort.
Mask straps made from wetsuit material that adjust using Velcro® are very popular because they come in a variety of colors and can have logos, words and other art printed on them. They also reduce hair pulling. Other mask accessories include defog solution and optical aids that attach to the mask lens.
A tank boot helps protect the bottom of your tank and add stability. Tank covers also protect the tank and add a bit of color.
Many divers are replacing their regulator fin straps with adjustable-spring straps. Because the spring automatically adjusts, putting on, taking off and wearing your fins is easier and more comfortable.
Hoods, gloves and boots are accessories you add when wearing a wetsuit or dry suit for additional warmth and protection. These accessories come in a variety of thicknesses and styles to handle different water temperatures. It’s best to purchase these accessories when you select your wetsuit or dry suit in order to get the right style and fit. Wide, durable wetsuit hangers are also a good accessory for properly storing your suit.
In the 1970s and 1980s, divers wore dive watches because it was the standard way to track bottom time while scuba diving. Today, with dive computers being the norm, divers wear watches as symbols that identify them as scuba divers. A dive watch looks good, tells you what time of day it is, and can serve as a backup dive timer. You can choose a dive watch that is also a dive computer to get both in one unit. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to see a variety dive watch styles.
Selecting a dive watch is a personal preference. If you’re going to wear a watch, it might as well be a dive watch. If you like the classic look of a mechanical or quartz analog watch, then your choices range from very inexpensive to some of the most expensive designer fashion watches made. If you prefer a digital watch, you’ll find a wide selection suited for scuba diving. You may decide to choose a dive computer that doubles as a watch, or may prefer this watch style as a good backup for your dive computer.
A dive knife is a general tool that scuba divers occasionally use to cut entangling fishing line or rap on their tanks to get a buddy’s attention. Some items that fall under this category aren’t really knives at all, but are tools designed for specific uses underwater. Dive knives and tools are not weapons and should never be used to harm aquatic creatures or deface the underwater environment. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about dive knives and tools.
Dry suits keep you dry by creating a seal at your wrists and neck. Because your boots are usually attached to the suit, you just need to keep your head and hands warm with a hood and gloves. Dry suits also keep you more comfortable in cooler surface temperatures and in a brisk wind.
If you dive where the water or air temperature makes a dry suit necessary or desirable, don’t hesitate to get advice and help from a dive professional at your PADI Dive Center. Then, take the PADI Dry Suit Diver specialty course to learn about choosing, using and caring for dry suits.
Body suits (skin suits or dive skins) have little or no insulation, so they’re intended either for very warm water diving, or as an extra layer under another exposure suit. They also provide good sunburn protection. Since the suits are light and foldable, like clothing, they’re easy to take along on every dive trip.
The first recommendation is to get a full-body suit, or at least a rash guard. Find the right size, try it on (it should be clingy, but not restrictive), and choose the color you prefer. You’ll use it maybe just as sun protection, but it’s easy to take along.
Rinse in fresh water and dry thoroughly before storing it, preferably on a hanger. Your body suit may need washing with a mild soap every now and then if it starts to smell.
Most people float, which is great if you like to stay at the surface. However, scuba divers want to descend and need a weight system to help them offset this tendency to float. You want just enough weight to allow you to sink slowly. Having the right amount and proper distribution of weight allows you to fine-tune your buoyancy. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about weight systems.
Choose your weight system based on your BCD.
There are fins for swimming, snorkeling, free diving and body surfing. You’ll want fins for scuba diving because you’ll be much more comfortable with fins designed to move you and your gear through the water with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to try on scuba fins.
A snorkel is a very personal piece of equipment. It lives with your mask, spends time in your mouth, and lets you breathe while you look below, until you’re ready to submerge on scuba. Whether you use your snorkel a lot while exploring the local dive site between scuba dives, or just occasionally to swim back to the boat after surfacing, you’ll appreciate that it makes your surface time easier. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to check out different snorkels.
You should know how to attach your snorkel to your mask – how the clip, slot or snorkel keeper works so you can put it together at the dive site, if necessary.
Along with your mask, rinse your snorkel in fresh water after each use and store it in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Store it away from neoprene rubber to prevent staining of the silicone parts.
In order to enroll in the PADI Junior Scuba Diver course, you need to be at least 10 years old and able to swim.
The PADI Junior Scuba Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through the first 3 chapters of the PADI Open Water manual, complete the knowledge reviews and participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor. Once you have discussed any questions you may have, you will complete a quiz. During your Junior Scuba Diver course, you will write a total of 3 quizzes, all of which are multiple-choice.
Confined water training will take part in a swimming pool environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you will use throughout the course and in your diving ventures after earning your certification. You will also be required to successfully pass a few water-related tasks, including a back float. Please keep in mind that these tasks are required to ensure that you are fit for scuba diving – you do not need to be an Olympic swimmer!
When you undergo the open water training, you will go out scuba diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
Once you have completed all three sections of the Junior Scuba Diver course, you will receive a temporary Junior Scuba Diver certification card, which you can start using to dive with a PADI Professional right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Emergency First Response course, you need to be mature enough to understand the concepts discussed during the course and be able to help another individual in need.
The PADI Emergency First Response course is made up of two sections – knowledge development and practical skills training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through the PADI Emergency First Response manual. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have. Finally, you will complete a final exam that covers both the primary and secondary care chapters of your manual.
When you undergo the practical skills training, you will learn how to do CPR, provide care for injured individuals and manage various emergency situations. Depending on the specific Emergency First Response course you have enrolled in, you may also learn how to use an AED or provide care for injured children. The Emergency First Response course teaches valuable skills for anyone from parents and child caretakers to educators and business professionals.
Once you have completed both sections of the Emergency First Response course, you will receive a temporary Emergency First Response certification card, which you can start using right away! Your permanent card will about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
Since the PADI Emergency First Response course is about providing care in emergency situations, it is important to maintain your skills. To be considered a current Emergency First Responder, you will need to take a PADI Emergency First Response skills refresher course every 2 years.
In order to enroll in the PADI Skin Diver course, you need to be at least 8 years old and be able to swim.
The PADI Skin Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training and an optional open water dive.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will participate in a discussion with your instructor, and will become familiarized with the equipment and techniques you will use during your course.
The confined water training will take part in a swimming pool or confined open water environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you need to use during your skin diving adventures.
When you undergo the open water training, you will go out skin diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
Once you have completed all three sections of the Skin Diver course, you will receive a temporary Skin Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for the duration of the course.
In order to enroll in the PADI Skin Diver course, you need to be at least 8 years old and be able to swim.
The PADI Skin Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training, and an optional open water dive.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will participate in a discussion with your instructor, and will become familiarized with the equipment and techniques you will use during your course.
The confined water training will take part in a swimming pool or confined open water environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you need to use during your skin diving adventures.
When you undergo the open water training, you will go out skin diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
Once you have completed all three sections of the Skin Diver course, you will receive a temporary Skin Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course.
In order to be certified as a PADI Junior Master Scuba Diver, you need to be at least 12 years old, a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent), a certified PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent) and hold certification in 5 PADI Specialty courses. You will also need to show proof of 50 logged dives. When the requirements have been met, your instructor will sign and submit your application to PADI.
In order to enroll in the PADI Junior Rescue Diver course, you need to be at least 12 years old and a certified PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent), or a PADI Junior Adventure Diver who has completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive.
The PADI Junior Rescue Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through all the chapters in the PADI Rescue Diver manual. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have. Upon completing the manual, you will write a final exam, which will test your knowledge on important concepts you have learned through the course. This exam is multiple choice. You will also create an emergency assistance plan for the location for your open water training.
Confined water training will take part in a swimming pool environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel and CPR pocket mask for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you will use throughout the course and possibly later during your diving adventures if the situation requires it.
When you undergo the open water training, you will complete the same skills you learned during your confined water training, however this time, they will be combined into rescue scenarios. Although the Junior Rescue Diver course is a bit of a challenge, it is also one of the most enriching and enjoyable PADI courses available!Once you have you completed all three sections of the PADI Junior Rescue Diver course, you will receive a temporary PADI Junior Rescue Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, dive knife/tool, compass, CPR pocket mask and dive computer (or timing device and eRDPML/RDP Table) for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water course, you need to be at least 12 years old and a certified PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
The PADI Junior Advanced Open Water course is made up of two sections – knowledge development and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through 5 chapters in the PADI Advanced Open Water manual, including both Deep and Underwater Navigation. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have.
When you undergo open water training, you will try 5 different types of specialized scuba diving in the sea with your instructor, including a deep dive and an underwater navigation dive. In addition, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures.
Once you have completed both sections of the Junior Advanced Open Water course, you will receive a temporary Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, dive knife/tool, compass, and dive computer (or timing device and eRDPML/RDP Table) for the duration of the course. For students completing a night dive, an underwater light is required as well. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Junior Adventure Diver course, you need to be at least 10 years old and a certified PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent). 10 year olds and up may participate in AWARE – Fish Identification, Boat, Digital Underwater Photography, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigation, and Underwater Videography. 12-year-olds and up may participate in all other adventure dives.
The PADI Junior Adventure Diver course is made up of two sections – knowledge development and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through 3 chapters in the PADI Advanced Open Water manual, including both Deep and Underwater Navigation. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have.
When you undergo open water training, you will try 3 different types of specialized scuba diving in the sea with your instructor, including a deep dive and an underwater navigation dive. In addition, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures.
Once you have you completed both sections of the Junior Adventure Diver course, you will receive a temporary Junior Adventure Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, dive knife/tool, compass, and dive computer (or timing device and eRDPML/RDP Table) for the duration of the course. For students completing a night dive, an underwater light is required as well. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, you need to be at least 10 years old and able to swim.
The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through the PADI Open Water manual, complete the knowledge reviews and participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor. Once you have discussed any questions you may have, you will complete a quiz. Upon completing the manual, you will write a final exam, which will test your knowledge on important concepts you have learned through the course. During your Open Water Diver course, you will write a total of 4 quizzes and 1 final exam, all of which are multiple-choice.
The confined water training will take part in a swimming pool environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you will use throughout the course and in your diving ventures after earning your certification. You will also be required to successfully pass a few water-related tasks, including a continuous swim of any swim stroke, and a back float. Please keep in mind that these tasks are required to ensure that you are fit for scuba diving – you do not need to be an Olympic swimmer!
When you undergo the open water training, you will go out scuba diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
Once you have you completed all three sections of the Open Water Diver course, you will receive a temporary Junior Open Water Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course, you need to be at least 10 years old and be comfortable in the water.
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training, and an optional open water dive.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will participate in a discussion with your instructor, and will become familiarized with the equipment, techniques and hand signals you will use during your course.
The confined water training will take part in a swimming pool or confined open water environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for this. During confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you need to use during your experience.
If you opt to undergo the optional open water dive, you will go out scuba diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
And, if you decide you would like to continue your scuba diving adventures, you can use your Discover Scuba Diving experience to credit towards your PADI Open Water Diver Course!
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. If you will be diving in the sea we would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the Seal Team program, you need to be at least 8 years old and able to swim comfortably.
During your Seal Team program, you will learn about the aquatic environment, how to perform simple scuba diving skills and take part in specific types of diving like navigation, buoyancy and underwater photography. You will also learn responsibility for your equipment and be able to meet new friends!
Once you have you completed the first 5 AquaMissions, you will be certified as a Seal Team member. When you have completed all 15 AquaMissions, you will be certified as a Master Seal Team Member!
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course.
In order to enroll in the PADI Bubblemaker experience, you need to be at least 8 years old and be comfortable in the water.
The PADI Bubblemaker experience consists of a single confined water dive. During the briefing before the dive, you will learn about the equipment and basic techniques you will use during your scuba diving experience. Once you have completed the briefing, you will be able to explore the world of scuba diving with your instructor.
Upon completion of the experience, you will receive a Bubblemaker certification card and certificate!
You will be required to have your own mask and fins for the duration of the course.
CPR and first aid are key skills that are important to everyone, not just scuba divers. As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you teach skills based on internationally recognized emergency care guidelines, and you can offer courses to anyone. The great thing about EFR courses is they make learning easy by providing a comfortable environment to practice emergency care skills. Your students finish the course feeling confident with their new skills and ready to help someone in need.
The only requirements are that you’re at least 18 years old and have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. An EFR Instructor rating is required to become a PADI Instructor, but you don’t have to wait until you’re ready to go pro. You can complete or refresh this training during your PADI Instructor training.
Your role as an EFR Instructor is to be a coach that creates a positive learning environment. Along with learning how to structure and organize EFR courses, you practice:
You may be able to get college credit for the Emergency First Response Instructor course.
Visit your local PADI dive shop to pick up an EFR Instructor Start-up Kit that includes a complete set of instructional materials. Start learning immediately by completing the self-study knowledge reviews in the instructor guide. Your EFR Instructor Trainer will schedule practical sessions to complete your training.
If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life – become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy – being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they’ve completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you’re rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others – transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world’s most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then Go PROSM with an Instructor Development Course.
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.
Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.
A PADI Divemaster who has been a certified diver for six months may enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course. You also need:
You also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.
An Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program that tests an instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, and attitude and professionalism. PADI IEs are standardized and conducted by specially trained PADI Instructor Examiners. The IE location, testing environment and examination sessions are organized to be as objective as possible to fairly and consistently evaluate a candidate’s abilities. Only those who meet the IE performance requirements earn the respected PADI Instructor certification. There is a fee for attending an IE.
Over a minimum of five days, but usually more like seven, the IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You’ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
You may be able to get college credit or the Assistant Instructor course and Instructor Development Course.
Register for IDC Online – PADI’s eLearning option that lets you study independently at your own pace before class. There are nine interactive knowledge development sections. Prestudy online saves classroom time, which allows more time for practicing the skills that distinguish you as a PADI Instructor.
Also, sign up for Dive Theory Online, if you haven’t already completed it or it’s been more than a year since you went through it. The program is a straightforward review of dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment and environment, plus using the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP). By successfully completing Dive Theory Online, you can get credit for the dive theory exam requirement during your IDC.
Visit a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort to ask about an IDC.
Also, view the Instructor Development Calendar.
More scuba diving and more fun sharing what interests you – that’s what teaching specialty diver courses is all about. The best way to learn how to make your specialty diver courses really special is to take a specialty instructor course from your local PADI Course Director. Specialty instructor courses provide teaching tips and hands-on experience that you can implement right away. With 25 standard PADI Specialty Diver courses, and numerous distinctive specialties, you have lots to choose from – so get going.
All PADI Instructors will benefit from taking specialty instructor training courses, especially those who are ready to step up to the Master Scuba Diver™ Trainer (MSDT) rating, which requires at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications.
PADI Assistant Instructors, instructor candidates in training, and PADI Divemasters are eligible to enroll in certain specialty instructor courses. Some specialties have additional prerequisites and exit requirements – ask your PADI Course Director for details.
You’ll learn new techniques to add to the experience you already have in a specialty area and have fun fine-tuning your skills and teaching methods. Plus, you’ll get great ideas for marketing your specialty diver courses.
Visit your local PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort to purchase a PADI Specialty Instructor Manual – digital or paper version. The manual includes all standardized specialty instructor guides.
With the rise of digital photography capabilities, there are now numerous options for capturing images underwater. From simple point-and-shoot cameras that take both photographs and video to more high-end equipment that shoots high-definition images, you’re sure to find a system that meets your needs. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about underwater imaging equipment.
Start by taking the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course, which helps you determine which system best suits your needs and interests. Along with enlisting the help of the photo pro at your local PADI Dive Shop or Resort, here are a few suggestions:
It’s obvious that a dive light is necessary to scuba dive at night to help you navigate, see your gauges, and observe interesting aquatic life. But it’s also a good idea to carry a light during the day to peer inside wrecks, see under ledges and light up caverns. You’ll use it on all your scuba diving adventures to look into the cracks and crevices where shy creatures hide. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about dive lights.
Primary lights are generally large models with powerful, wide beams, however, you can also find very bright small lights. Backup lights are usually smaller with narrower beams – something you might carry on every dive and definitely on night dives so you don’t end up without a light if your primary light fails.
Empty and rinse your dive bag after each use, and allow it to thoroughly dry before storing.
It’s called exposure protection because while scuba diving you’re not only exposed to water’s cooling ability but also to things that can scrape, cut or sting. Because water temperatures vary from really warm near the equator to icy cold in some areas, there are three basic styles of exposure protection – the wetsuit, dry suit, and body suit. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get more advice about exposure protection.
Wetsuits get their name because you still get wet while wearing one. Your body quickly heats the thin layer of water that gets in and you’re insulated from the cooler surrounding water by the wetsuit material. You choose your wetsuit style and thickness based on the water temperature where you’ll dive.
Style is also important to warmth and versatility.
You need to rinse, dry and carefully store your wet suit after diving. It may occasionally need a good wash and there are special wetsuit soaps available for the job. Store your wetsuit on a wide plastic or wooden hanger to avoid creasing in the shoulders. If you must fold it, do so gently with the zipper on top, or as directed by the manufacturer.
Your SPG displays how much air remains in your tank so that you can end your dive well before you get too low. An SPG can either be a mechanical gauge connected by a hose that reads the pressure in bar (metric) or psi (imperial, pounds per square inch) in your tank, or it may be built into your dive computer. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about the right SPG for you.
It’s logical to select your SPG when investing in your regulator, or complete scuba package, and have it attached by the dive professional at your PADI dive shop. If looking at mechanical gauges, be sure to purchase the measuring system you’re used to – bar (metric) or psi (imperial).
High-pressure cylinders are relatively small, yet very strong containers that hold large volumes of compressed gas. Being able to carry your gas supply with you is what defines SCUBA (self containedunderwater breathing apparatus). Whether it’s filled with regular filtered air or enriched air nitrox (higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content) or trimix (three-gas combination) for technical diving, a scuba tank is one of the most important pieces of gear. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about tanks.
Whether you own one tank, multiple cylinders or none depends on your dive activities and location. To select the right cylinder for you, think about size and capacity.
If you think about it, breathing underwater is pretty remarkable, and it all happens because of the regulator. The scuba regulator is a great invention that delivers the air from your scuba tank to you just the way you need it to breathe.
A scuba diving regulator is the hub of your dive equipment, and links many pieces of gear – your scuba tank to your BCD, submersible pressure gauge (SPG), alternate air source and you. You’ll always remember your first breath underwater using a regulator – it’s thrilling. However, you’ll soon forget it’s in your mouth as you’re distracted by your dive adventures – which is why you need to have a reliable, easy breathing regulator – so you can forget. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about regulators.
The scuba regulators you’ll find in a PADI Dive Center or Resort are all good products. The key is to choose a regulator that offers the performance you need for the environments where you’ll dive, and can be easily serviced at your local dive operation.
Imagine scuba diving while hovering, weightless underwater – eye to eye with a fish. How is it possible? It starts with your buoyancy control device (BCD).
A BCD does exactly what its name describes – it gives you control in the water. Sometimes you want to float on the surface comfortably. Occasionally, you want to kneel or stand on the bottom, sometimes during a training course. Most of the time, you want to drift along effortlessly mid-water, observing the scenery. To do this efficiently, you need a BCD that fits you well, along with a weight system to fine-tune your buoyancy. The BCD also holds your tank. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about BCDs.
Choose your BCD based on where you’ll use it most, and then make sure it fits.
A BCD is an investment that should last for several years, so don’t sacrifice fit and comfort for price.
A mask is one of the most important, and personal, pieces of scuba diving equipment you own because it lets you explore with your eyes. You want a good quality mask that fits you well and gives you the best viewing area possible, because you don’t want to miss anything underwater. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to try on a scuba mask.
With the wide variety of masks available today, it will be more difficult to decide which one you like best rather than finding one that fits and is comfortable.
In the unlikely event that you’re at the surface and need to get the attention of someone on shore or on a boat, you’ll be glad you have a surface signaling device. Signaling devices are important safety equipment that help scuba divers be seen and heard if they need assistance. The recommendation is to always carry at least two devices – one audible and one visual. Visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to get advice about surface signaling devices.
The great thing about choosing a surface signaling device is that you can’t have too many for safety. Considering that you should have at least two – one audible and one visual – you may start with a whistle and inflatable signal tube or DSMB (if required in your area). If you’ll dive in more remote destinations, add a signal mirror and air horn to your kit. Ask the dive professional at your local PADI dive shop about which devices divers use in the local area.
PADI Freediver Instructor Trainers are experienced PADI Master Freediver Instructors who have joined an elite group of professionals to develop the next generation of PADI Freediver Instructors. If you have a passion for teaching and freediving, and want to contribute to the growth of freediving, then consider becoming a PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer.
To enroll in a PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course, you must be a PADI Master Freediver Instructor with teaching experience at all freediver levels and have experience assisting with freediver instructor courses.
Note that PADI Course Directors who are also PADI Master Freediver Instructors may apply directly for the rating by submitting a PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer Application to their PADI Regional Headquarters.
In the PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer Course, you cover these key topics:
PADI Advanced Freediver Instructors who have gained teaching experience (or advanced freediver instructors from other organizations who have teaching experience) can qualify for the PADI Master Freediver Instructor rating.
To apply for the PADI Master Freediver Instructor rating, you meet these requirements:
Note that if you hold a qualifying instructor rating, you must also attend a PADI Freediver Instructor Orientation.
PADI Freediver Instructors who have gained teaching experience (or freediver instructors from other organizations who have teaching experience) can qualify for the PADI Advanced Freediver Instructor rating.
If you hold a PADI Master Freediver certification (or qualifying rating), have certified as least 25 PADI Freedivers (or issued 25 qualifying freediver certifications) and continue to maintain your PADI Emergency First Response (CPR/first aid) Instructor rating, you can apply to your PADI Regional Headquarters to become a PADI Advanced Freediver Instructor.
Note that if you hold a qualifying instructor rating, you must also attend a PADI Freediver Instructor Orientation.
If you’re an avid freediver, you likely spend a lot of time thinking about freediving, talking about freediving and sharing the details your latest freediving adventures. Becoming a PADI Freediver Instructor lets you take your passion for freediving to the next level and allows you to do what you enjoy as a profession. You must earn the PADI Freediver Instructor rating, but you gain a job that lets you share incredible underwater achievements with others – transforming their lives for the better while enriching yours.
There are two paths to earning the PADI Freediver Instructor rating. The first is for experienced freedivers who gain instructional skills by attending a PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course. The second path is for freediver instructors who want to join the PADI organization by attending a PADI Freediver Instructor Orientation.
To enroll in a PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course, you must be at least 18 years old, have a PADI Master Freediver certification (or have a qualifying certification), be a current Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying CPR/first aid instructor) and present a medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months.
Note that PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors (or higher rating) who have a PADI Advanced Freediver certification and are current Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying CPR/first aid instructor) and present a medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months may enroll in a PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course.
In the PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course, over a minimum of four days, during both classroom and inwater sessions, you cover these key topics:
In the PADI Freediver Instructor Orientation, which may be conducted in person or as a webinar over a few hours, you cover these key topics:
For both program, there is also a Care for the Environment topic and a written final exam.
Visit your local PADI Freediver Center to pick up a PADI Freediver Instructor Start-up Kit that includes a complete set of instructional materials. Start learning immediately by reading through the PADI Freediver Program Instructor Guide. Your PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer will schedule sessions to complete your training.
Planning technical (tec) dives down to 100 metres/330 feet using a Type T CCR is a complex process that you need to not only master, but be able to explain to others when you become a Tec 100 CCR Instructor. Just qualifying to take the Tec 100 CCR Instructor course is a big accomplishment. Earning the Tec 100 CCR Instructor rating places you among an elite group of dive professionals who enjoy extreme adventures and can teach others to reach new depths.
To enroll in a Tec 100 CCR Instructor course, you must:
Along with learning how to guide divers through meticulous dive planning and execution of 100 metre/300 foot dives, you’ll fine-tune your ability to configure and use four different offboard bailout systems and practice different emergency scenarios at depth. During workshops, confined water sessions, open water dives and practice teaching segments, you’ll demonstrate that you have role model attitude, knowledge, practical ability and tec CCR skills.
CCRs are the ideal tool for many technical (tec) diving missions. By becoming a Tec 60 CCR Instructor, you’ll be able to train tec divers to extend their CCR diving adventures down to 60 metres/200 feet. In the Tec 60 CCR Instructor course, you’ll learn to guide divers through multiple decompression stops using trimix/heliox as a diluent. It’s the next step after you’ve gained experience as a Tec 60 CCR Diver and Tec 40 CCR Instructor.
To enroll in a Tec 60 CCR Instructor course, you must:
Building on your Tec 40 CCR Instructor course, you’ll learn how to evaluate diver readiness for the challenge and potential risks of diving a Type T CCR to 60 metres/200 feet. During practical application sessions and open water dives, you’ll hone your extended range CCR diving skills and learn how to organize and control dives with multiple decompression stops using trimix/heliox as a diluent. The focus is on the specific Type T CCR you’re using, but you can qualify on additional Type T CCRs through a shorter additional unit qualifying program.
CCRs (closed circuit rebreathers) are an emerging technology and the future of deep technical (tec) diving. Becoming a Tec 40 CCR Instructor puts you on the cutting edge and allows you to turn active scuba divers into enthusiastic tec divers. The Tec 40 CCR Instructor course is your entry into the ranks of Tec CCR professionals and qualifies you to conduct Discover Rebreather programs and teach the Tec 40 CCR Diver course.
To enroll in a Tec 40 CCR Instructor course, you must:
Through knowledge development, practical applications and inwater presentations, you’ll sharpen your skills and learn how to adapt the Tec 40 CCR course to your local environment. The focus is on the specific Type T CCR you’re using, but you can qualify on additional Type T CCRs through a shorter additional unit qualifying program. You’ll also learn how to promote the Tec 40 CCR Diver course, which is key to getting a return on the time and money you’ve invested in reaching this level.
For technical divers, using a sidemount configuration is becoming more common and it certainly is convenient for traveling, especially to locations where backmount isn’t available. As a Tec Sidemount Instructor, you can teach the advantages of sidemount diving to tec divers or introduce scuba divers to tec diving with the Tec Sidemount Diver course.
To enroll in a Tec Sidemount Instructor course, you must:
Prior to sending in your Tec Sidemount Instructor application, you must also:
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your Tec Sidemount Instructor Trainer.
If you aren’t a certified Tec Sidemount Diver, then your Tec Sidemount Instructor course will include the entire Tec Sidemount Diver course. You’ll not only get to practice all the skills, but will also get the chance to present knowledge development, confined water and open water teaching segments. Your Tec Sidemount Instructor Trainer will make sure you’re ready to teach the course and also provide ideas for organizing and marketing your tec sidemount courses.
Becoming a Tec Trimix Diver takes you to the outer edge of technical diving. Earning the Tec Trimix Instructor rating makes you the person who trains these extreme divers. It’s a respected tec diving instructor certification that few achieve. If you’ve got the experience and are up for the challenge, then it could be your next step. As a Tec Trimix Instructor you can teach the full range of deep open-circuit tec diving courses, including Tec Trimix 65 and Tec Trimix Diver.
To enroll in a Tec Trimix Instructor course, you must:
Prior to sending in your Tec Trimix Instructor application, you must also:
You begin your training by reviewing the Tec Trimix course content and practical skills. Then, you complete multiple practice teaching scenarios in the classroom and in the water to ensure you know how to cover all the materials, organize skill practice and control open water dives.
Enriched air, trimix and rebreather diving just can’t happen without the right gas mixes. Not only does a dive shop need the right blending equipment, but it also needs qualified gas blenders. As a Tec Gas Blender Instructor, you can help meet the demand for gas blenders by offering this important training – the Tec Gas Blender course.
To enroll in a Tec Gas Blender Instructor course, you must be a:
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your Tec Gas Blender Instructor Trainer.
Since you’re already a gas blender, the course reviews your knowledge of gas blending procedures to make sure that you not only understand them, but can explain critical information to others. You also demonstrate step-by-step oxygen cleaning procedures, practice teaching segments of the course and create different gas blends.
Diving beyond recreational depths with open-circuit technical gear has allowed tec divers to discover amazing wrecks and photograph never-before-seen organisms. Tec Deep Instructors contribute to deep exploration by training the next generation of tec divers. When you earn this rating, you can conduct Discover Tec programs and teach Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 Diver courses.
To enroll in a Tec Deep Instructor course, you must:
Prior to sending in your Tec Deep Instructor application, you must also:
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your Tec Instructor Trainer.
If you aren’t a certified tec diver, then your instructor course will include the entire Tec 40, 45 and 50 Diver courses as necessary. In fact, the first part of the course makes sure you have a good grasp of the knowledge and skills required for technical deep diving. During the second part of the course, you practice conducting knowledge development, practical application and open water teaching segments. Your Tec Deep Instructor Trainer will also go over organization and marketing considerations for TecRec courses.
Tec Instructor has a nice sound to it, especially if you’re a PADI Instructor interested in technical (tec) diving and ready to combine your interests. The Tec Instructor course is your entry into the tec diving world and your opportunity to join the PADI TecRec professional ranks. As a Tec Instructor, you’ll be qualified to conduct Discover Tec programs, teach the Tec 40 course and assist a Tec Deep Instructor with Tec 45 Diver courses (which is a great way to gain experience).
To enroll in a Tec Instructor course, you must:
Prior to sending in your Tec Instructor application, you must also:
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your Tec Instructor Trainer.
If you aren’t a certified tec diver, then your Tec Instructor course will include the entire Tec 40 and 45 Diver course. Part One of the course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for technical deep diving. Part Two fine-tunes your ability to conduct knowledge development, practical application and open water teaching segments. You’ll also go over the philosophy, organization and marketing considerations for technical diver training.
PADI Course Directors are PADI Master Instructors who have taken the next step and joined an elite group of instructor trainers. Course Directors teach PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) and other instructor-level training, and thus are the scuba diving industry’s most influential leaders and role models. This rating is the highest and most respected professional rating in recreational scuba diving. To become a Course Director you must earn a spot in a Course Director Training Course (CDTC) through a competitive application process that examines your experience and training goals.
PADI Master Instructors who have solid teaching experience and have assisted with several IDCs may be ready to apply. You also need to be an EFR Instructor Trainer, have at least 250 logged dives, have PADI Dive Center or Resort work experience and meet other requirements as listed on the most current CDTC application available for download from the PADI Pros’ Site.
After your application is approved, you start your training by completing several online presentations, knowledge reviews and a Course Director-level exam on PADI Systems, Standards and Procedures.
The actual CDTC lasts nine days and consists of staff presentations about how to organize and promote instructor development, plus many hands-on workshops in class, confined water and open water with a focus on evaluation training, professional development and counseling techniques.
You may be able to get college credit for the Course Director Training Course.
PADI Master Instructors are recognized as elite scuba diving educators who, through dedication and hard work, have proven to be dive industry leaders. You earn the Master Instructor rating by exemplifying what it means to be a scuba diving professional through your teaching efforts and professional conduct.
PADI IDC Staff Instructor who have been PADI Instructors for at least two years are on the way to earning the Master Instructor rating. Other requirements include:
Just as scuba divers look up to divemasters, instructor candidates really respect IDC Staff Instructors. As the name implies, IDC Staff Instructors assist with instructor training and share their wisdom and experience with new PADI leaders. Taking the IDC Staff Instructor course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the instructor development process and prepares you to shape the next generation of PADI Professionals. It’s also a great career move.
Master Scuba Diver Trainers (MSDTs) who are ready to be excellent role models and agree to use the PADI System and components in their entirety may enroll in an IDC Staff Instructor course.
After a preassessment of your instructor-level knowledge of dive theory, exemplary dive skills and role-model presentation techniques, you’ll participate in these sessions:
Plus, you’ll get to audit an IDC or practice teaching many curriculum components.
As an IDC Staff Instructor, you can independently teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses as well as assist with IDCs and other instructor-level continuing education courses.
Visit your local PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort and speak with a PADI Course Director.
Are you a PADI® Professional who wants to become more aware of individual considerations when working with people who have physical or mental challenges?
PADI Professionals have a long and successful history of working with divers with disabilities. PADI’s approach to diver education is (and always has been) inclusive: Everyone who meets a course’s prerequisites is welcome to enroll. The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course builds on that foundation by enhancing the training PADI Professionals receive, and preparing them for student-centered and prescriptive approaches when adapting techniques to meet diver needs.
PADI Divemasters or PADI Master Freedivers who have completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care course within 24 months are eligible to take the PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course.
The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course focuses on increasing awareness of varying abilities, and explores adaptive teaching techniques to apply when training and diving with physically and mentally challenged divers.
The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course will help PADI Professionals:
The course consists of knowledge development, two confined water skill development workshops and two open water workshops. In addition, a subset of this course, PADI Adaptive Support Diver, will interest divers who want to learn how they can best support dive buddies who have physical or mental challenges.
Along with your basic scuba or freediving equipment, your PADI Instructor may suggest additional gear to assist with your divers’ needs.
Visit your PADI Dive Center, Resort or Freediver Center to enroll in the course and schedule the first class session with your PADI Instructor.
If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life – become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy – being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they’ve completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you’re rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others – transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world’s most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then Go PROSM with an Instructor Development Course.
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.
Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.
A PADI Divemaster who has been a certified diver for six months may enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course. You also need:
You also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.
Over a minimum of five days, but usually more like seven, the IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You’ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
You may be able to get college credit or the Assistant Instructor course and Instructor Development Course.
Register for IDC Online – PADI’s eLearning option that lets you study independently at your own pace before class. There are nine interactive knowledge development sections. Prestudy online saves classroom time, which allows more time for practicing the skills that distinguish you as a PADI Instructor.
Also, sign up for Dive Theory Online, if you haven’t already completed it or it’s been more than a year since you went through it. The program is a straightforward review of dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment and environment, plus using the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP). By successfully completing Dive Theory Online, you can get credit for the dive theory exam requirement during your IDC.
Visit a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort to ask about an IDC.
Also, view the Instructor Development Calendar.
In order to enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent), or a PADI Adventure Diver who has completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive.
The PADI Rescue Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through all the chapters in the PADI Rescue Diver manual. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have. Upon completing the manual, you will write a final exam, which will test your knowledge on important concepts you have learned through the course. This exam is multiple choice. You will also create an emergency assistance plan for the location for your open water training.
Confined water training will take part in a swimming pool environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel and CPR pocket mask for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you will use throughout the course and possibly later during your diving adventures if the situation requires it.
When you undergo the open water training, you will complete the same skills you learned during your confined water training, however this time, they will be combined into rescue scenarios. Although the Rescue Diver course is a bit of a challenge, it is also one of the most enriching and enjoyable PADI courses available!
Once you have you completed all three sections of the Rescue Diver course, you will receive a temporary Rescue Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, dive knife/tool, compass, CPR pocket mask and dive computer (or timing device and eRDPML/RDP Table) for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in Scuba Review Tune-Up, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Scuba Review Tune-Up, you will take part in a knowledge assessment session and practice skills in a confined water location. Your knowledge assessment session will likely include safe diving practices, dive planning fundamentals, problem management, breathing air at depth, and recreational diving and dive tables: basic knowledge and dive planning.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Adventure Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
The PADI Adventure Diver course is made up of two sections – knowledge development and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through 3 chapters in the PADI Advanced Open Water manual. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have.
When you undergo open water training, you will try 3 different types of specialized scuba diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures.
Once you have you completed both sections of the Adventure Diver course, you will receive a temporary Adventure Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, dive knife/tool, compass, and dive computer (or timing device and eRDPML/RDP Table) for the duration of the course. For students completing a night dive, an underwater light is required as well. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Advanced Open Water course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
The PADI Advanced Open Water course is made up of two sections – knowledge development and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through 5 chapters in the PADI Advanced Open Water manual, including both Deep and Underwater Navigation. Once you have completed the knowledge reviews, you will participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor and discuss any questions you may have.
When you undergo the open water training, you will try 5 different types of specialized scuba diving in the sea with your instructor, including a deep dive and an underwater navigation dive. In addition, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures.
Once you have you completed both sections of the Advanced Open Water course, you will receive a temporary Advanced Open Water Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, dive knife/tool, compass, and dive computer (or timing device and eRDPML/RDP Table) for the duration of the course. For students completing a night dive, an underwater light is required as well. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and able to swim.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training, and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through the PADI Open Water manual, complete the knowledge reviews and participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor. Once you have discussed any questions you may have, you will complete a quiz. Upon completing the manual, you will write a final exam, which will test your knowledge on important concepts you have learned through the course. During your Open Water Diver course, you will write a total of 4 quizzes and 1 final exam, all of which are multiple-choice.
Confined water training will take part in a swimming pool environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you will use throughout the course and in your diving adventures after earning your certification. You will also be required to successfully pass a few water-related tasks, including a continuous swim of any swim stroke, and a back float. Please keep in mind that these tasks are required to ensure that you are fit for scuba diving – you do not need to be an Olympic swimmer!
When you undergo open water training, you will go out scuba diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
Once you have you completed all three sections of the Open Water Diver course, you will receive a temporary Open Water Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Digital Underwater Photography course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Digital Underwater Photography specialty course, you will learn and practice different techniques for photographing objects underwater. This may include plants and aquatic life, macro photography, non-moving objects and other divers. Your instructor will discuss important aspects to keep in mind while you are taking pictures, such a visibility, lighting, color, subject composition and distance. During your open water dives, you will put these techniques into practice by photographing various subjects.
Once you have completed the Digital Underwater Photography specialty course, you will receive a temporary Digital Underwater Photography certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. You will be required to have your own camera with white balance capabilities (this does not include GoPro cameras) for use during the course dives. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the Enriched Air Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Enriched Air Diver specialty course, you will learn how to accurately calculate no decompression limits and plan dive times and depths depending on the mix of enriched air that you will be using. Once you have completed the Enriched Air Diver manual, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice exam. You will also be required to analyze a couple of enriched air tanks to show that you understand how to do it in the future. When collecting tanks from a dive center, you should always analyze the mix, but it is vital that you also remember to analyze your tank before diving, regardless of whether you think you know what’s inside or not.
Once you have you completed the Enriched Air Diver specialty course, you will receive a temporary Enriched Air Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course, you will learn how to perform accurate weight checks and assemble your weight system. Your instructor will discuss how to streamline your body and equipment, and help you practice techniques for more efficient finning and slow, smooth breathing. During your open water dives, you will practice assembling your equipment and weight system, performing weight checks before and after the dive, various hovering, buoyancy and finning skills, and making a conscious effort to stay off the sea bottom.
Once you have you completed the Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course, you will receive a temporary Peak Performance Buoyancy certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. You will also require primary and secondary underwater lights. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course, you need to be mature enough to understand the concepts discussed during the course and be able to help another individual in need.
During the Emergency Oxygen Provider course, you will learn when it is recommended to provide oxygen as a responder, and how to correctly administer it using a variety of different face masks. When you undergo the practical skills training, you will likely combine your skills with those learned through other first aid courses, such as CPR, providing care for injured individuals and managing various emergency situations. The Emergency Oxygen Provider course teaches valuable skills for anyone from parents and child caretakers to educators and business professionals.
Once you have you completed the Emergency Oxygen Provider course, you will receive a temporary Emergency Oxygen Provider certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the PADI Wreck Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent).
During your Wreck Diver specialty course, you will learn and practice techniques for safely diving on an underwater wreck. Your instructor will discuss navigation, mapping, hazards, accurate ways to measure, points of interest and more, in preparation for your dives. During your open water dives, you will practice navigating along and sketching a wreck, among other skills.
Once you have you completed the Wreck Diver specialty course, you will receive a temporary Wreck Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Underwater Videographer course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Underwater Videographer specialty course, you will learn and practice different techniques for filming objects underwater. This may include plants and aquatic life, macro photography, fast-moving objects and other divers. Your instructor will discuss important aspects to keep in mind while you are taking filming, such a visibility, lighting, color, subject composition and distance. During your open water dives, you will put these techniques into practice by filming various subjects.
Once you have you completed the Underwater Videographer specialty course, you will receive a temporary Underwater Videographer certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We recommend using your own video camera, as it will help you to best develop your skills if using the video camera you will continue to shoot with. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Underwater Navigator course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Underwater Navigator specialty course, you will learn how to navigate various courses using compass headings, fin kick cycles to measure distance, and your natural surroundings. Your instructor will discuss how to correctly use a compass, and the techniques for changing headings while underwater. During your open water dives, you will practice using these varying techniques to navigate a number of different headings and courses.
Once you have you completed the Underwater Navigator specialty course, you will receive a temporary Underwater Navigator certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel, and compass for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skin suit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the Underwater Naturalist course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Underwater Naturalist course, you will learn about the major aquatic life groupings, interactions and factual information that dispels negative myths, the role of aquatic plants, food chains and predator prey relationships, responsible interactions with aquatic life, the underwater naturalist’s view of organisms and their roles in the environment, and more. During your open water dives, you will use what you have learned to observe aquatic life.
Once you have you completed the Underwater Naturalist course, you will receive a temporary Underwater Naturalist certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel and underwater slate for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Sea Turtle Awareness course, all you need to have is a desire to learn more about sea turtles. There is no minimum age requirement for this course, but you will be required to participate in a classroom discussion and view a PowerPoint presentation, which includes pictures of various species of sea turtles.
During your Sea Turtle specialty course, you will learn about sea turtles and how they breed, grow, feed, migrate and interact with one another, and the importance they play in our aquatic realm. Your instructor will discuss the different species of sea turtles and explain ways to identify them and determine which group they belong to. You will also learn about the specific threats they face, how they are affected by humans and additionally, what you can do as an individual to help protect them.
Once you have you completed the Sea Turtle specialty course, you will receive a temporary Sea Turtle certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the PADI Search & Recovery course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Search & Recovery specialty course, you will learn how to perform various styles of search patterns using grids, ropes and a compass. Your instructor will discuss how to correctly secure and lift an object to the surface, and during your open water dives, you will practice searching for and recovering objects of varying size and weight. You will also learn a number of knots to use while securing objects to lifting bags.
Once you have you completed the Search & Recovery specialty course, you will receive a temporary Search & Recovery certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. You will also require primary and secondary underwater lights. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skin suit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the Project AWARE Specialist course, all you need to have is a desire to learn more about our aquatic world. There is no minimum age requirement for this course, but you will be required to participate in a classroom discussion.
During your Project AWARE Specialist course, you will learn about the Project AWARE Foundation and how you can become a partner in the efforts to preserve the underwater environment. You will also learn about the ocean commons and coastal zone issues, fisheries challenges and sustainability, coral environment overview and inhabitants, the role of the scuba diver in protecting aquatic environments and more. Our aquatic realm is in danger, and it is up to us to defend it so that it can be preserved for future generations. By enrolling in the Project AWARE Specialist course, you are joining the ranks of numerous divers who wish to protect our environment.
Once you have completed the Project AWARE Specialist course, you will receive a temporary Project AWARE certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the PADI Night Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Night Diver specialty course, you will learn and practice techniques for safely diving at night. Your instructor will discuss signals, underwater light use, navigation, hazards, accurate ways to measure, points of interest and more, in preparation for your dives. During your open water dives, you will practice assembling your equipment and preparing for the dive, including setting up appropriate surface support lights and navigating through the dive site, observing the marine life as you swim.
Once you have completed the Night Diver specialty course, you will receive a temporary Night Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. You will also require primary and secondary underwater lights. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Equipment Specialist course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Scuba Diver (or equivalent).
During the Equipment Specialist course you will learn about how certain scuba diving equipment is made and when it is appropriate to do simple maintenance on it. You will learn about the various bits and pieces that make up scuba diving equipment such as regulators, BCDs and tank valves, and how often it is required that you have them serviced. When you undergo the practical skills training, you will likely combine the skills you have learned into a single project, such as disassembling/reassembling a piece of equipment, fixing a minor problem, or adjusting something to be more suitable to your requirements. The Equipment Specialist course teaches valuable skills for anyone considering to continue their diving education or for individuals who dive on a steady basis.
Once you have you completed the Equipment Specialist course, you will receive a temporary Equipment Specialist certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the Drift Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Drift Diver specialty course, you will learn and practice different techniques for drift diving and swimming in a steady current while underwater. This may include estimating distances, equalizing, ascending and descending, maintaining the buddy system and managing a surface float or marker buoy. Your instructor will discuss important aspects to keep in mind while you are using drift diving and certain steps for preparing for your dive. During your open water dives, you will put these techniques into practice by preparing for the dive and touring part of the dive site while towing a surface float and being carried along by the current.
Once you have you completed the Drift Diver specialty course, you will receive a temporary Drift Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Dolphin Awareness course, all you need to have is a desire to learn more around dolphins. There is no minimum age requirement for this course, but you will be required to participate in a classroom discussion and view a powerpoint presentation, which includes pictures of various species of dolphins.
During your Dolphin Awareness specialty course, you will learn about dolphins and how they breed, grow, feed, migrate and interact with one another, and the importance they play in our aquatic realm. Your instructor will discuss the different species of dolphins and explain ways to identify them and determine which group they belong to. You will also learn about the specific threats they face, how they are affected by humans and additionally, what you can do as an individual to help protect them.
Once you have you completed the Dolphin Awareness specialty course, you will receive a temporary Dolphin Awareness certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the Diver Propulsion Vehicle course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Diver Propulsion Vehicle specialty course, you will learn and practice different techniques for using a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DVP) while underwater. This may include estimating distances, equalising, ascending and descending, maintaining the buddy system and steering. Your instructor will discuss important aspects to keep in mind while you are using the DPV and certain steps for preparing for your dive. During your open water dives, you will put these techniques into practice by preparing for the dive and touring part of the dive site while using a DPV.
Once you have you completed the Diver Propulsion Vehicle specialty course, you will receive a temporary Diver Propulsion Vehicle certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Deep Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent).
During your Deep Diver specialty course, you will learn and practice techniques for safely diving to recreational depths beyond that of the Open Water or Advanced Open Water courses. Your instructor will discuss color loss, the different equipment you will use and problem management. During your open water dives, you will practice some problem-solving questions to see how greater depths can affect your judgment.
Once you have you completed the Deep Diver specialty course, you will receive a temporary Deep Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI Coral Reef Conservation course, all you need is to have a desire to learn more around corals. There is no minimum age requirement for this course, but you will be required to participate in a classroom discussion.
During your Coral Reef Conservation specialty course, you will learn how coral reefs are formed, where they can most commonly be found, and the importance they play in our aquatic realm. Your instructor will discuss the different species of coral and explain ways to determine which group they belong to. This might include discussing specific types that may be found in your area. You will also learn about what specific threats they face, and additionally, what you can do as an individual to help protect them.
Once you have you completed the Coral Reef Conservation specialty course, you will receive a temporary Coral Reef Conservation certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
In order to enroll in the PADI Boat Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your Boat Diver specialty course, you will learn and practice techniques for diving from a boat. Your instructor will discuss the different locations of the boat and how to correctly assemble your gear for the dive. You will also learn how current, wind and waves can affect your boat diving experience.
Once you have you completed the Boat Diver specialty course, you will receive a temporary Boat Diver certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to enroll in the PADI AWARE Fish Identification course, you need to be at least 15 years old and a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
During your AWARE Fish Identification course, you will learn and practice identifying various species of fish while you tour the dive site. Your instructor will discuss the different categories of fish and explain ways to determine which group they belong to. During your open water dives, you will put these techniques into practice identifying and recording the aquatic life you see.
Once you have completed the AWARE Fish Identification Specialty course, you will receive a temporary AWARE Fish Identification certification card, which you can start using right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins, snorkel and underwater slate for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
In order to be certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you need to be at least 15 years old, a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent), a certified PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent) and hold certification in 5 PADI Specialty courses. You will also need to show proof of 50 logged dives. When the requirements have been met, your instructor will sign and submit your application to PADI.
In order to enroll in the PADI Scuba Diver course, you need to be at least 15 years old and able to swim.
The PADI Scuba Diver course is made up of three sections – knowledge development, confined water training, and open water training.
During the knowledge development section of the course, you will work through the first 3 chapters of the PADI Open Water manual, complete the knowledge reviews and participate in a review session for each chapter with your instructor. Once you have discussed any questions you may have, you will complete a quiz. During your Scuba Diver course, you will write a total of 3 quizzes, all of which are multiple-choice.
The confined water training will take part in a swimming pool environment. You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for this. During the confined water training, you will be introduced to various skills that you will use throughout the course and in your diving adventures after earning your certification. You will also be required to successfully pass a few water-related tasks, including a back float. Please keep in mind that these tasks are required to ensure that you are fit for scuba diving – you do not need to be an Olympic swimmer!
When you undergo open water training, you will go out scuba diving in the sea with your instructor. In addition to completing the same skills you learned during your confined water training, you will also tour the dive site and become more familiar with some of Qatar’s aquatic creatures. You’re going to love it!
Once you have you completed all three sections of the Scuba Diver course, you will receive a temporary Scuba Diver certification card, which you can start using to dive with a PADI Professional right away! You will receive your permanent card about 30-45 days after you have been certified.
You will be required to have your own mask, fins and snorkel for the duration of the course. We would also recommend that you have a suitable exposure suit – a wetsuit during the winter months to protect your body from the cold and a lycra, or skinsuit for the summer months to protect your body from jellyfish stings and scrapes.
