Sobre o Curso
Make a difference for yourself and others by learning and applying tips to save the ocean. The PADI AWARE Specialty course equips you with tangible actions and opportunities to bring about positive ocean change.
Supported by PADI eLearning®, this course dismantles the barriers between diving and conservation, making responsible marine conservation accessible to all.
A portion of the proceeds from every PADI AWARE Foundation™ course funds AWARE’s critical conservation work to remove marine debris, secure protection for sharks & rays, expand marine protected areas, and support local grantees.
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How to Earn Your PADI AWARE Specialty Certification

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PADI eLearning®
The PADI eLearning option makes it easy to fit your ocean conservation coursework into your busy schedule. Complete the independent study section of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device, then connect with your instructor for the 10 Tips Workshop.
- Compromisso de tempo com o eLearning: 1-2 hours

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Com Seu Instrutor
- Prerequisites: Any age, any diving experience level (including none), and any person anywhere, can take this course, you only need a passion for saving the ocean and protecting the underwater world. You can even get credit from the convenience of home via two-way video conference learning!
- Compromisso de tempo total: 1-3 hours
- Idade mínima: No minimum age
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Agora você pode comprar o PADI eLearning® e compartilhar com o destinatário do presente de mergulho de sua escolha - é super fácil. Compartilhe a diversão em 3 passos simples:
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Quer compartilhar a experiência ou dar de presente uma aventura sem fim? Agora você pode adquirir o PADI eLearning® e compartilhá-lo com um destinatário de sua escolha! Se você está comprando o curso para presentear ou precisa atribuí-lo a familiares, é super fácil.
- Depois de adquirir seu curso de eLearning, você pode fazer login em sua conta PADI para acessar o curso.
- No seu Painel, vá para Detalhes do Aluno e Gerencie Seus Cursos.
- Você pode então decidir Iniciar o eLearning você mesmo ou 'Compartilhar o curso'.
- Para compartilhar o curso, basta clicar em 'Compartilhar o curso' e inserir o endereço de email do destinatário com quem deseja compartilhar o curso.
- O destinatário receberá um email para criar ou fazer login em sua Conta PADI para iniciar o curso.
Any age, any diving experience level (including none), and any person anywhere, can take this course, you only need a passion for saving the ocean and protecting the underwater world. You can even get credit from the convenience of home via two-way video conference learning!
There are two parts to this certification: knowledge development and take action workshops. You can complete both parts locally, while traveling, and even remotely via two-way video communication, or split between the three methods.
Consider choosing a PADI Eco-Center for your learning experience, or a dive center that practices environmental stewardship and takes conservation action.
Choose a dive shop close to home to:
- Support your local diving community
- Meet other divers in your area
- Learn about your local ecosystem
- Protect the underwater world
Choose a dive shop away from home if you:
- Plan to travel to a dive destination on holiday
- Like to meet new people when traveling
- Have the time to complete your course while on vacation
- Want to add conservation value to your vacation
Choose a virtual experience if you:
- Want to make a difference from the convenience of your home
- Like the flexibility of learning at home
- Don’t have the time to complete your course while on vacation
TIP: Complete the PADI AWARE Specialty eLearning before travel to minimize the amount of time spent studying on vacation.
PADI's online courses are designed to work on the browsers listed below. For the best experience, make sure your browser is up-to-date.
- Chrome
- Safari
- Edge
- Firefox
If you plan to be somewhere without internet access, use the PADI Training app to download course content and study offline. Content can be downloaded in small sections with a total file size of approximately 1.10 GB. When you get back online, upload your progress so you can resume your training right where you left off.
The PADI Training app is available for Android™ and Apple® iOS devices. For the ideal experience, devices should be no more than three models old and running with the most current OS (operating system).
The PADI AWARE Specialty course may count toward the elite Master Scuba Diver™ rating – ask your instructor about earning credit.
You will have the tools to protect the underwater world and inspire others to take action.
Consider taking the plunge, and become a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Freediver or PADI Mermaid at a PADI dive shop near you.
For certified divers, check out other PADI AWARE Specialty courses – Coral Reef Conservation, AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation Course, and the Dive Against Debris® Specialty.