PADI Open Water Diver w/ eLearning
Get PADI Certified in Central Florida
Small classes, patient instructors, and everything you need — from springs sessions to your first real ocean dives.
The PADI® Open Water Diver course is your first step toward scuba certification. Guided by a skilled PADI Instructor, you’ll learn to dive in a calm and encouraging environment. By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to dive confidently—whether locally or internationally—and serve as a steward for the underwater world.
- Prerequisites - Comfortable in the water and medically fit to dive.
- Health - Good physical health
- Age - 10 years or older
- Depth - Expect shallow dives around 12m/40ft, with a maximum depth limit of 18m/60ft.
- Time - PADI eLearning: 5-10 hours, Entire course: 1 Weekend: Course Review Sessions Friday evening followed by confined and open water dives on Saturday / Sunday
Availability: In Stock
- PADI Certified Instructors
- Small Class Sizes
- Judgment-Free Environment
- Family-Friendly Courses
- Florida-Specific Training
Open Water Package
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
No hidden fees, no separate gear rentals.
Dive Gremlin personal equipment package included. Everything is bundled so you can focus on learning, not logistics.
PADI Open Water Certification
The world's most recognized scuba certification, accepted worldwide and valid for life.
Wetsuit
Properly fitted for Florida waters so you can show up ready to learn.
Regulator
Train with professional-grade equipment from day one and build real confidence underwater.
BCD
Master buoyancy with the right equipment and step-by-step instruction.
Why Dive Nerd Outfitters
Scuba training without
the pressure.
We're not the biggest dive shop in Central Florida, and that's intentional. We built something smaller and better on purpose.
Small class sizes, always
Every student gets real face time with their instructor. You'll never feel lost at the back of a crowd.
PADI, trusted worldwide
Your certification opens doors everywhere, from the Florida Keys to the Caribbean and beyond.
Perfect for families with teens
We regularly teach parents and kids together and know how to make nervous new divers feel comfortable.
Built for Florida diving
Our training reflects real Florida diving conditions so you feel prepared, not rushed through the process.
How it works
From first breath
to certified diver.
Online learning, your pace
Complete your PADI eLearning at home before your first springs session. No classroom cramming, no fixed schedule.
Springs sessions, confined water
Learn step by step in a small group environment where breathing, buoyancy, and skills all come together at your pace.
Open water dives, West Palm Beach
Complete your certification with real ocean dives and experience the moment it all clicks underwater.
Certified for life
No renewals, no expiration. Your PADI Open Water certification is yours for life.
Your course includes:
- PADI eLearning digital course materials (includes certification fees)
- All Springs training sessions (5 confined water dives)
- Scuba equipment rental (full set: Wetsuit, regulator, and BCD provided)
- 4 2-tank ocean certification dives
- PADI Open Water certification card
- Patient, experienced instructors
- Flexible scheduling
Not inclusive of:
- Nitrox ( USD 199 ) - bookable in checkout
What to Expect
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases. Most people begin with home study, also known as knowledge development. In this phase, you'll learn about scuba equipment, hand signs and terminology, and watch videos of scuba diving skills. Knowledge development can be completed at your own pace – over a few weeks, or a matter of days. The most popular choice for knowledge development is PADI eLearning®, an independent study option where you read, watch videos, and take quizzes using your computer or mobile device. Study online or offline at your convenience. Next, you'll practice scuba skills in a pool or calm water environment (confined water). During these training sessions, you’ll get comfortable wearing scuba gear and learn essential skills such as how to clear water from your mask, do a pre-dive safety check, and make ascents and descents. When you're ready, you'll make your first dive in open water (the ocean or other large body of water). The Open Water Diver course includes four dives. During each one, you'll perform a few skills followed by a guided dive with your instructor. After completing your four training dives, you'll be a certified PADI Open Water Diver for life! Use your certification card anywhere in the world to book diving adventures, rent equipment and dive independently with a buddy to 18 metres/60 feet. If you spend a significant amount of time out of the water, you can quickly refresh your skills with the PADI ReActivate® program.
Student stories
Real divers. Real results.
We love hearing from our students! Thank you!
"I was terrified of putting my face underwater. By the second Springs session I didn't want to come up. The instructors were endlessly patient."
Orlando, FL · PADI Open Water Diver
"My 14-year-old and I did the course together. Best thing we've done as a family. We're already planning a trip to the Keys."
Lake Mary, FL · Parent & Certified Diver
"The West Palm ocean dive sealed it for me. I saw a sea turtle on my very first open water dive and signed up for Advanced after that."
Longwood, FL · Advanced Diver in Training
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