Open Water Diver
Get ready to explore a whole new world beneath the surface with Arizona Dive Center! The Scuba Schools International (SSI) Open Water Diver Course is your first step into scuba diving—and it’s designed to be both exciting and fun. You’ll learn the essential skills, safety practices, and confidence needed to dive anywhere in the world. With a mix of online learning, pool sessions, and real open water dives, this course is perfect for adventure seekers ready to discover the magic of the underwater world!
Our course includes:
- Digital training materials (training apps) from SSI
- Scuba Schools International (SSI) online profile on computer or app for mobile phone
- Classroom review session
- Snorkel training (in-pool session) - approx 2 hours
- Scuba training (in-pool sessions) - approx 6 hours
- Scuba Equipment Needed for both Pool and Open Water Certification Dives (BCD vest, Regulator, Computer w/compass, Cylinders, Weights)
- Instructor (s) and Assistant (s) when needed
- One weekend of Scuba equipment rental (BCD vest, Regulator, Computer w/compass, Cylinders, Weights and when needed Wetsuit/Hood)
- Digital Certification Card
Course does not include:
- Personal snorkeling equipment (For hygiene reasons and to ensure proper fit, students are required to provide their own personal snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, boots, gloves, and SMB (Surface Marker Buoy), anti-fog and bag. If you need help selecting the right equipment, our staff is happy to assist as well as provide student discounts in our Dive Center!
- Transportation to/from pool location (several pool locations off-site)
- Transportation to/from Lake Pleasant for two days (4 Open Water Certification Dives)
- Additional class or pool time (if needed)
- Additional time for Open Water Certifications (if needed)
Please understand:
- Class purchases, including courses and digital training materials (apps), are non-refundable. Digital materials are considered like software—once issued, they cannot be returned.
- All courses require completion of Liability Forms, Minor Consent Forms (if applicable), and a Medical History Form (which may require a physician’s sign-off). These forms are available to review before purchase—please ask our team for details.
- Make-up or additional pool/class sessions are available for an additional fee if needed. One weekend of rental equipment is included for your Certification Dives. If additional dates are required, extra rental fees may apply.
- Certification must be completed within 6 months of the course start date.
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Learn to Dive with SSI
SSI started in 1970 with a vision of making it possible for anyone to learn to dive. With more than 3,500 Training Centers in over 150 countries and 100,000 plus Professionals, it is easy to go diving with SSI wherever you choose. SSI´s Digital Learning platform makes training easy, fun, and possible to study anytime, anywhere either on your mobile device or computer in more than 30 languages.
SSI´s training programs are globally recognized, and ISO certified. A progressive approach to personalized training and a close cooperation of all SSI affiliated Professionals and Training Centers and Resorts around the world ensures you will get the best training possible!
Digital Learning & Academics
SSI has mastered the use of digital technology to make your learning experience easy.
You can start by studying the academics anytime, anywhere at your own convenience and your selected Training Center will schedule your review and in-water training sessions.
In-Water Training
During the pool/confined water training, your SSI Instructor will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment until you are comfortable and ready to go to the open water. During the open water training dives, you will apply your knowledge and repeat the skills in a real-world environment under the supervision of your Instructor.
Certification
Once you have completed all required training sessions, final exam and open water training dives, your SSI Training Center will issue your digital certification card which will show up instantly on your MySSI App.
We congratulate you on your accomplishment and welcome you to SSI’s global diving community.
Facts and Training Standards
| Minimum Age | 10 |
| Amount of Academic Sessions | 6 |
| Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions | 6 |
| Amount of Open Water | 4 |
| Maximum Training Depth | 18 m / 60 ft |
| Suggested duration (h) | 16 - 32 |
| Certification Prerequisites | Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites |
