New PADI Open Water Diver eLearning - PADI Pros (2024)

FAQs

How long is PADI eLearning good for? ›

My PADI eLearning^® program indicates it is “expired” and will not let me continue. What does this mean? PADI eLearning programs are valid for 12 months from the time you first log on.

Our scuba diving e-learning courses include PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Enriched Air Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster, PADI Dive Theory, PADI Digital Underwater Photography, and PADI Reactivate-Scuba Refresher Program We also offer daily diving in Aqaba as well as beginner, advanced, and ...

How many times can students take the Final Exam? Students will be given two attempts to achieve a score of 75 percent or greater on the Final Exam. If the second attempt is not successful, students are directed to meet with their instructor to review any material they don't understand.

The quizzes have 10 questions each and the PADI Open Water Exam has 50 questions. A lot of people worry about the exam, but I can tell you now that the PADI Open Water Exam questions are very easy. Especially if you have a great Dive Instructor, you will have nothing to worry about.

Divers who complete both the knowledge and inwater skill refresher receive a replacement certification card with a ReActivated date on it. How often should I do a refresher? PADI recommends you refresh your skills if you have been out of the water for 6 months or more.

PADI eLearning Gift Pass^TM purchases are non-refundable and are not redeemable for cash. Once an eLearning Gift Pass is redeemed by a recipient (the eLearning program commenced), it is non-transferable.

The Open Water certification is for new divers. Offering a comprehensive introduction to the world of diving, this course covers the basics of safety, equipment, and diving techniques. You can typically gain your Open Water qualification in three to four days.

The PADI eLearning for the Rescue Diver course can be completed at your leisure and in the comfort of your home or hotel room. This portion of the course should take eight to 12 hours. The in-water training sessions with your instructor should take an additional two days.

E-learning is the delivery of learning, training or education program through electronic devices. It is mainly useful for distance learning. E-learning includes delivery of digital content through various electronic devices like CD-ROM, DVD or even through internet.

In order to complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification, you must complete academic training (Aquatic Adventures uses the PADI online Touch program), 5 confined water dives, and 4 open water dives.

Do PADI e cards expire? ›

No, your PADI certification, physical certification card, or eCard will never expire; but if you've lost your certification card, that may be a sign that too much time has passed since your last dive.

Your PADI certification never expires; but if you haven't been diving in a while, it's better to be over-prepared than risk a problem because you forget something important. For just a knowledge review, complete eLearning. To get comfortable in the water again, also schedule time with dive professional.

Mask Clearing

It's a vital skill to be mastered by any new diver as it is quite common for water to enter the mask due to a variety of reasons, be it because of a poorly fitting mask, a stray hair caught under the skirting, a kick from another diver or a broken mask strap – the list is endless!

PADI requires 5 dives on course, and the prerequisite is OWD which requires 4 open water dives. No additional logged dives are specified.

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the first of PADI's core courses and the first scuba certification level. Following the completion of the Open Water Diver course, participants are certified scuba divers and have the skills and knowledge to dive independently at home or abroad.

So, do scuba certifications expire? No, they do not. Your PADI scuba certification is for life! However, as well as keeping your dive skills up to date, you might want to replace your certification card from time to time.

Your PADI certification never expires, but if it's been 6-12 months since your last scuba dive and/or the thought of assembling your dive gear makes you nervous, a refresher is a good idea. It's better to be over-prepared and dive safely than risk a problem because you forgot something important.