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Which PADI Scuba Certification Should You Take?

Whether you're seeking to experience your first breath underwater in the Open Water Diver course or the next specialty course to earn your Master Scuba Diver rating, you'll find the perfect course right here. There are a wide range of PADI courses you can take to increase your experience.

Whichever program is right for you ... you can find more information about it by clicking on our scuba flowchart below to find out more about each course!

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. If you're not ready to take the full PADI Open Water Diver course then what about the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience as a great way to find out what scuba diving is really like before you take the full scuba certification course.

If you're already a certified diver, what about taking it further with the one of our PADI Specialty Courses that help you get more out of diving by introducing you to new types of scuba diving adventures. It's a great opportunity to work with your PADI Instructor to build your scuba diving skills and gain more confidence.

You can take your diving career even further with more exploration, excitement and experiences. This is what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don't have to be "advanced" to take it - it's designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI Open Water Diver course. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water. This is a great way to get more dives under your belt while continuing to learn under the supervision of your PADI Instructor. This course builds on what you've learnt and develops new capabilities by introducing you to new activities and new ways to have fun scuba diving.