How long is a PADI Referral good for?
12 months
An open water referral is valid for up to 12 months, but it’s better to complete your training as soon as possible (while your knowledge and skills are still fresh).
How much does a PADI Open Water course cost?
You can expect a PADI Open Water Diver certification to cost between $350-$500 depending on where you learn.
How long is PADI Open Water eLearning?
approximately 12 to 15 hours
The PADI Open Water Diver eLearning should take approximately 12 to 15 hours to complete.
How many dives do you need for open water certification?
4 open
How long does it take to get certified? In order to complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification, you must complete academic training (Aquatic Adventures uses the PADI online Touch program), 5 confined water dives, and 4 open water dives.
Does padi eLearning expire?
PADI eLearning programs are valid for 12 months from the time you first log on. If you let your PADI eLearning program expire, please contact your affiliated PADI Dive Center or Resort to discuss options for completing your training.
What is a PADI referral course?
The PADI Open Water Referral Course is great way for those who want to dive abroad. It allows you to complete all your theory and pool modules in your own time at home. This option then allows you to complete you open water dives at a PADI dive centre abroad.
How deep can Open Water Divers go?
A properly outfitted diver in training can generally descend to 60 feet if they are old enough. Divers with Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications from PADI can descend to 100 feet and as far as 130 feet. There are amazing things to see under the water at various depths.
Do PADI courses expire?
Can I dive without my PADI card?
It is all stated in the PADI website. And as said previously, no matter where you dive, if it is a PADI dive shop, they can access your data on the web in just a few clicks so you can continue diving without your card.
What do you learn in the PADI Open Water Diver course?
During the PADI Open Water Diver course, you’ll learn what you need to know to explore the underwater world using scuba. Most people find it a rewarding challenge. The PADI Open Water Diver course includes three parts: Knowledge Development, Confined Water Dives, and Open Water Dives.
Is there an expiration date for the Padi program?
The most popular online PADI programs do not expire. Take as much time as you need to complete: Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Diver and the Instructor Development Course (IDC). After finishing your online training, you can go back and review the study material as many times and for as long as you want.
How to become a certified open water diver?
Diver certification begins here. Start with PADI’s online eLearning course. Move to the pool and practice your new skills. Then experience four open water (ocean/lake) dives. eLearning covers self-study material.
Where do I Find my Padi eLearning username?
Your PADI eLearning username is the email address you used during registration. If you have already tried your primary email, try any secondary or older email addresses. Your password information will be sent to the email address associated with your account. If you’ve forgotten your password, you may also reset your password.