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First Coast Divers is proud to actively participate in PADI’s new eLearning program for the Open Water Diver Course. This new program is designed for those “on the go” and/or for people who are more comfortable with the latest educational techniques utilized today. Also, keep in mind that this is only one method of doing your independent knowledge development. For information on traditional training methods, please review our “Learn To Dive” page or simply give us a call or come by for a visit. We’ll provide you with all the information you need in order for you to decide what is best for you.
Learning to scuba dive has never been more convenient!
Whether you are on the go or want to take it slow, now you can complete the knowledge development portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course online with PADI eLearning. It’s a great match for your active schedule.
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While you’re working through the PADI Open Water Diver course online or after you complete all the segments, you can print your eLearning Record and bring it in to start your underwater adventures.
Go Dive
You’ll learn and master dive skills from one of our highly trained PADI instructors during confined and open water dives. The skills you learn during these dives will prepare you to explore a whole new world. Start today on a lifetime of adventure and fun!
Program Details
- Enrollment in the eLearning program is done with PADI directly. The cost is $120 paid via a secure online payment system. Upon completion or during your online knowledge development, we ask that you visit us for a “meet & greet” and also so we can get you registered for your actual in-water training. The cost of your in-water training is paid directly to First Coast Divers. To give you credit for the independent work you are doing with the eLearning program, we offer the in-water training at a discounted rate compared to the cost of our traditional Open Water Diver Course.
- When you enroll in the eLearning program, you automatically become affiliated with First Coast Divers. There are many benefits to this but the primary one is that our in-house instructors have access to your training record and can monitor your progress as you work through the eLearning program. Furthermore, you too enjoy this unlimited access to your instructor via email, phone or person-to-person consultation.
- As with all Open Water Diver students, eLearners are required to furnish their own basic scuba gear during in-water training (mask, snorkel, fins & weight belt). Furthermore, eLEarners are required to purchase their own log book and whatever version of the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) they choose to train with. Please come visit us and our scuba professionals will be very happy to assist you in selecting the gear that is best suited for you.
- For complete details of First Coast Divers expanded PADI Open Water Diver course, please click here to review our “Learn To Dive” page. Here you can read further on the advantages & benefits of doing your in-water training with us. You will read for yourself why we offer the most thorough PADI Open Water Diver training program available in all of Jacksonville.
For an online tour and/or to enroll in the PADI eLearning Open Water Diver Course just click the “Get Started” button.
Please contact us or come by for a visit if you have any questions and/or concerns about what training program is right for you. We will be more than happy to provide you with all the information you need in order for you to decide what is best for you.
