Learning to scuba dive has never been more convenient than with PADI eLearning!

Whether you’re on the go or want to take it slow, now you can complete the knowledge development portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course online with PADI eLearning. It’s a great match for your active schedule.

Come in to our facility to complete your training

With the use of PADI elearning you can become a fully qualified open water diver at your own pace. Study the theory part of your course online, and then join us for your pool and open water dives when you are ready.

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You’ll learn and master dive skills from one of our highly-trained PADI Instructors during confined and open water dives. The skills you learn during these dives will prepare you to explore a whole new world. Start today on a lifetime of adventure and fun!

Convenient online access to knowledge development course material for one year

Unlimited and unrestricted access to an online version of the PADI Open Water Diver Manual

At your own pace complete knowledge assessments

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Payment is US$120 for eLearning via a secure online payment system. Plus $NZ399 to Global Dive for in-water training and equipment rental

What does the eLearning fee cover?

The PADI Open Water Diver course is, by far, the world’s most popular scuba certification course. Millions of people have started diving as certified PADI Open Water Divers. Learning to scuba dive requires both knowledge development (facts, principles, concepts) and motor procedures (skills, techniques, methods). The PADI Open Water Diver Course online provides the knowledge development portion you need. You develop the remaining skills by actually diving with a PADI Instructor at Global Dive.

How does it work?

After enrolling, PADI’s eLearning system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your progress, and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.

Click here to view a eLearning demonstration.

What does it cost?

The PADI Open Water Diver Course online is $120 (US) nonrefundable. The fee covers your knowledge development training and gives you unlimited access to an electronic version of the PADI Open Water Diver Manual (course textbook). Then, Global Dive, as your PADI Dive Centre provide the inwater portion of your certification. You will also need to purchase a mask, snorkel, pair of fins, and other personal dive equipment. We will guide you through this process and may suggest additional equipment along with the required purchase of a Recreational Dive Planner (Table or eRDP version) and a log book.