Step-by-Step Beginner Guide
Follow the normal path from trying scuba and choosing an instructor through preparing for and completing an Open Water certification class.
Getting Started with Scuba Diving
Start here if you are considering scuba diving or preparing for your first certification. These guides explain the beginner path, how to evaluate training and instructors, what your first class involves, and where to find reliable answers before committing.
Discover Scuba: What to Expect
Curious about scuba diving? Learn exactly what to expect from your first try dive with our Discover Scuba guide—perfect for beginners.
Choose a Dive Shop and Instructor
Learn what good instruction looks like, what to avoid, how divemasters fit in, and which questions to ask before enrolling.
Open Water Class
Learn how eLearning, pool training, and open-water dives fit together and what new divers should expect from certification.