Learn to scuba dive online with PADI eLearning®.
You can get started right now with the knowledge development portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course

Take scuba diving lessons
Join a scheduled class at your local PADI Dive Center or Resort

Try scuba diving
Want to experience it first? Learn how you can try a Discover Scuba Diving program at any PADI dive shop.

Frequently Asked Questions
Get the facts about what it takes to get your scuba certification.

Breathing Underwater
See what others think about their first breath underwater and share your first impression.

Get college credit
See if you are eligible to earn college credit for your scuba lessons

Continue your scuba training
Decide which PADI course to take to further your scuba knowledge, skills and comfort level in the water

Improve your scuba skills
Get real world tips from the pros to improve your scuba skills on your very next dive and share your own advice.

PADI Diving Society
Find out how to meet more dive buddies and dive exotic places together.

Be a PADI Master Scuba Diver
Learn how polish your skills and achieve the coveted PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

Go Pro-Scuba Diving Careers
Get a Life! Learn about the PADI Professional lifestyle and become a scuba instructor

How to be a Professional Scuba Diver
Find out what it takes to become a PADI Pro

Where to Go PRO
Learn what professional courses you can take from the different levels of PADI Dive Shops and Resorts.

Instructor Level Continuing Education
Learn how to continue your professional level scuba education.

What You Can Teach
Compare all the PADI Professional levels to see what you can teach as you progress through your professional education training.

PADI Pro Dive Jobs
Learn about PADI Professional career opportunities.