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How much does the PADI Instructor course cost?
DIVE INSTRUCTOR Course Prices
| Item | Regular Price | – 20\% Online Price * |
|---|---|---|
| PADI Assistant Instructor | $350 | $280 |
| PADI OWSI | $725 | $580 |
| EFR Instructor | $275 | $220 |
| O2 Provider Instructor | Free | n/a |
How much does it cost to become a scuba diver instructor?
Other Instructor Programs. A worldwide search for PADI IDC programs revealed prices ranging from $1798US all the way up to $10,000US or more for a “zero to hero” program.
How long does it take to become a PADI dive instructor?
How Long Will it Take? Depending on your resources and experience level, obtaining your dive instructor certification could take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years. For some perspective, the fastest you could possibly go from a brand new diver, all the way to OWSA is 6 months.
How much does the PADI online course cost?
The PADI Open Water Diver Course online is $130 (US) nonrefundable. The fee covers your knowledge development training and gives you unlimited access to an electronic version of the PADI Open Water Diver Manual (course textbook). MSD will charge an additional fee for the inwater portion of your certification.
How do you become a certified scuba instructor?
To become a scuba instructor with PADI you need to have been certified as an entry-level diver with any agency for at least six months before you can take the instructor course. Also you need to have an Advanced diver certification, a rescue certification, and a Divemaster or Dive Leader certification.
What is a PADI 5 Star center?
PADI Five Star Dive Centers are progressive dive shops that provide a full range of PADI scuba diving education programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities, while encouraging aquatic environmental responsibility.
Is becoming a scuba instructor worth it?
Diving instructors earn a lot of money The truth is you won’t earn a fortune, but you can earn enough to make a living. A positive aspect of working as hard as we do is that you have nowhere to spend your money – unless you want to spend it on a new piece of equipment…
Why is padi so expensive?
The reason for the huge variability in prices is specifically where you do the course. When it comes to diving, cost of operation is the number one dictator of diving and course prices. If you go to a place where you can do all shore diving (IE never take a boat out) this typically means cheaper price.
What does PADI stand for?
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Professional Association of Diving Instructors. PADI.
What’s the difference between SSI and PADI?
PADI insists on skills being completed in a set order to meet PADI standards and pass the course. SSI allows for slightly more flexibility. For example, if a student is having an issue with a skill, we can move on and come back to it.
How much does a scuba diving certification cost?
In order to become scuba certified you have to take classes. In general scuba certification cost averages around $500 to $700 dollars. This does not include the cost of renting your gear or purchasing it. It is common for people to buy their own gear since gear for scuba diving costs around $150.
How much do scuba lessons cost?
A quick survey of dive centers in the Midwest US showed training costs to run between $350 and $450 or more depending on what was included and location. We sometimes see dive centers advertising $99 classes – let’s look at those a little later. Another cost in becoming a certified scuba diver is your personal equipment.
How to get scuba certified?
Decide where to get your diving license. There are two ways to go about choosing a destination.
What are the levels of scuba diving certification?
There are two main scuba certification levels that most recreational scuba divers are interested in: the open water diver certification and the advanced open water diver certification.The open water diver certification allows you to dive down to depths of 60 feet. To get this certification you must first take classes either online or in-person.