Explore Scuba Training Courses for Different Levels
From entry-level classes perfect for beginners, to advanced scuba training to equip you with additional skills, our experienced instructors foster confidence and competence as you progress through each level. Whether you're embarking on your first underwater adventure or seeking to expand your expertise, our diverse scuba courses will leave you well-trained.
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Entry Level Courses
This is our entry-level certification course where you will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills to safely dive in open water. During your NAUI Scuba Diver class, you will learn about modern dive equipment, diving sciences, responsible diving practices and the environment. Diving skills will be taught and practiced first in the comfort and convenience of a confined water environment and finally during your open water training dives with your NAUI Instructor.
Extend your dive time, shorten surface intervals, and prolong repetitive dive times! This course can be taken independently or combined with NAUI Scuba Diver or NAUI Advanced Diver programs. Learn about nitrox blending, maximum depth limits, and mixture analysis. Explore oxygen and nitrogen physiology, the advantages of nitrox, oxygen toxicity, handling precautions, and more.
Designed for divers seeking to regain proficiency, this non-certification program offers supervised refresher experience at the Scuba Diver level. If you've taken a break from diving, this course is tailored for you!
Junior divers can get certified as well! Kids aged 10 to 14 can also earn their "Junior" Open Water Scuba Diver, Junior Nitrox Diver and Junior Advanced Diver certifications while those 15 and older receive full certification. Junior certification comes with conditional restrictions.
Continuing Education Courses
Enhance skills and explore new environments in your advanced course. This course boosts diving confidence and expertise. Enjoy 6 open-water dives, including navigation, night and deep diving (90 to 130 feet max depth), along with 3 elective dives like wreck exploration, search and recovery, underwater photography, and more. Discover diverse diving environments and refine your preferences!
Become an asset in emergency situations with our Rescue Diver Certification Course. This training equips you with the knowledge to prevent and manage diving emergencies, fostering a sense of responsibility and confidence in your abilities. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll master rescue techniques, first aid, CPR and teamwork. Become a certified rescue diver and you will be enriched with a new level of preparedness and expertise.
Earn mastery in recreational scuba with the Master Diver certification, the pinnacle before pursuing dive professionalism (Divemaster, Instructor, etc.). This course aims for complete mastery of your personal diving skills, granting you leadership distinction within any group of divers. Through rigorous training, enhance your capabilities in emergency procedures, deep diving, night diving, navigation, and more. This course allows you to proudly wield the prestigious NAUI Master Scuba Diver card, marking you as a seasoned expert in the field.
Specialty Courses
Aged 18 or older with NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver certification or equivalent? Dive into our Wreck Diver (External Survey) course and unlock the world of submerged wrecks! Learn wreck safety, overhead environment risks, deep diving, wreck navigation, and more. Prepare to explore sunken vessels, aircraft and more with this specialty course!
Tailored for divers seeking to explore the underwater world at greater depths, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge to safely dive at depths from 60 to 130 feet. You'll learn about the physiological effects of increased pressure at depth, how to manage gas consumption, redundant air sources, no-decompression considerations, and techniques for proper buoyancy in deeper waters.
Experience the vibrant nocturnal transformation of the reef! As colors shift and hidden marine life emerges, night dives offer tranquility and beauty. This course imparts essential skills and knowledge to mitigate night diving risks. Upon course completion, graduates are deemed capable of engaging in open water night or limited visibility diving activities confidently and competently.
Unlock the skills to retrieve lost objects or resurface valuable finds! Dive into the art of underwater navigation and search techniques, mastering both natural cues and compass headings. Tackle retrieval challenges, embrace safety measures, and become proficient with lift equipment. Discover the secrets of effective search methods while mastering the craft of light salvage and recovery, complete with adept rigging and knot-tying techniques.
Learn the techniques and skills to safely and responsibly hunt and gather marine life, all while gaining a deeper understanding of aquatic ecosystems. Discover the thrill of underwater exploration in a sustainable and ethical manner, as you develop expertise in this unique and rewarding aspect of diving.
This specialized program equips you with the skills to confidently explore colder waters while staying warm and dry. Learn the art of dry suit diving, from proper fitting and maintenance to buoyancy control and emergency procedures. Tackle diverse underwater environments with the ultimate protection and comfort of a dry suit.
Unveil a new dimension of diving comfort and communication as you learn to use a full-face mask effectively. This specialized program covers fitting, communication techniques and emergency procedures specific to full-face masks. Dive confidently into a world of enhanced vision, unparalleled comfort, and seamless interaction with your fellow divers.
This specialized program covers Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) operation, safety protocols, maneuvering techniques, and maintenance. Unlock a new level of underwater mobility and excitement, propelling yourself through aquatic landscapes with ease and precision. Extend the range of your adventure and become a proficient DPV diver with NAUI.
Dive into the world of creativity and capture the beauty of the underwater realm. Unleash your artistic potential as you learn to capture stunning underwater photographs and videos. This course guides you though camera settings, composition, lighting, and post-production techniques tailored for the underwater environment. Share your underwater adventures in captivating and professional ways. Bring the underwater world to life through your lens.
Discover the freedom and flexibility of sidemount diving as you learn to configure and use scuba cylinders in the sidemount configuration. This specialized program covers equipment setup, buoyancy control, propulsion techniques, and safety protocols unique to sidemount diving. Explore underwater environments with unmatched comfort and adaptability.
Public Safety Diver (PSD) Training
The NAUI Public Safety Diver (PSD) course prepares present and potential PSD team members. It imparts essential skills for underwater search, rescue, and recovery. This program emphasizes safety, knowledge, skills, and practical risk management, adaptable to agency missions. Content covers equipment, communication, search patterns, and more. Water skills encompass dive rescue and roles like primary diver, safety diver, surface support, and dive supervisor. The program adheres to or exceeds NFPA guidelines (excluding swiftwater or ice diving disciplines).
Prerequisites for the NAUI Public Safety Diver (PSD) course include:
- Age: Must be 21 years of age by the water phase of the course.
- Certifications:
- NAUI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent.
- NAUI First Aid for Diving Professionals or equivalent.
- Screening Dive:
- Completion of one open water dive, which doesn't count towards the course's minimum dive requirement. This is optional when the instructor is familiar with the student's diving skills.
- Dive Team Membership:
- Current member of a PSD dive team, demonstrated by the applicant's name on the team roster or a signed letter from a dive team officer.
- Special Considerations:
- Individuals applying or seeking membership in a PSD dive team, not yet assigned to a team, attending a fire/police academy, or part of a police/fire department, may enroll at the instructor's and team or agency's discretion.
NAUI Leadership Courses
Tap into your potential as a dive professional and leader with the NAUI Divemaster course. Tailored for committed divers, this all-encompassing program provides advanced rescue skills, in-depth knowledge, and hands-on experience, empowering you to proficiently lead, guide, and mentor fellow divers. As your diving techniques evolve, you'll also excel in dive leadership, safety management, and environmental awareness. This course opens doors to a rewarding career in the diving industry. Embark on this transformative journey, earn your NAUI Divemaster certification, and leave an enduring imprint on the diving community.
Embark on the path to becoming a respected NAUI Instructor with our Instructor Training Course (ITC). Valuing your expertise, we empower instructors to teach various diving levels and even create their own specialized courses. This program equips you with the skills to teach skin and scuba diving in line with NAUI standards. By completing the ITC, you'll demonstrate the knowledge, fitness, and attitude required for NAUI Instructor certification, enabling you to independently teach NAUI courses, grant certifications, and conduct recognition and experience programs. Unlock the door to instructing and shaping future divers with the backing of NAUI's esteemed reputation and support.