PADI Recommended Diver-Level Scuba Certification Courses
To become an accomplished scuba diver, first you learn the fundamentals and then build on these basic skills. You’ll have fun doing it! PADI recommends these core courses to help you become a confident scuba diver who gets the most out of diving and dives regularly :
Open Water Diver This is where it all begins! Experience your first breath underwater and change your life forever. Learn online with PADI eLearning 
Get more comfortable in the water by completing five adventure dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. If you’re looking to build your confidence and gain more experience, this is the natural next step.
Expand on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur. Learn techniques for self rescue, rescuing panicky divers and unresponsive divers.
Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving. Earn your Master Scuba Diver rating, which distinguishes you for acquiring significant training and experience in a variety of dive environments.
Build your skills while you seek new adventures. Earn cool prizes just for taking the featured PADI specialty course of the month.