{"product_id":"padi-open-water-diver-course","title":"PADI Open Water Diver Course | Scuba Certification | Orange County Divers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecome PADI Certified and Discover a Lifetime of Adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's an incredible world waiting just beneath the surface, and your adventure begins with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Open Water Diver Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange County Divers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the world's most recognized scuba certification program, the PADI Open Water Diver course has introduced millions of people to the underwater world. Whether you dream of exploring colorful coral reefs, swimming with sea turtles, diving historic shipwrecks, or traveling to exotic destinations, this certification is your passport to diving anywhere in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous scuba diving experience is necessary—just a sense of adventure and a desire to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Prerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo enroll, you should:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBe at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Students ages 10–14 may enroll in a Private Open Water Course.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe comfortable in the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe in good general physical condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave no previous scuba experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiving This Course as a Gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're purchasing this course for someone else, please include the student's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ename\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail address\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in your order notes so we can enroll them in PADI eLearning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcademics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the classroom portion through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI eLearning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to study online whenever and wherever it's convenient. Finish your academics before your first class so you're ready to maximize your in-water training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the course you'll learn how to assemble, use, and care for essential scuba equipment including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMask*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnorkel*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFins*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuoyancy Control Device (BCD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScuba Cylinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Equipment Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents should provide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnorkel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange County Divers provides the remaining scuba equipment needed throughout your training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop your scuba skills in a controlled confined-water environment under the direct supervision of experienced PADI Instructors. You'll build confidence while mastering the fundamental skills required for safe and enjoyable diving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Water Certification Dives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete four open water training dives at some of Southern California's premier dive locations while demonstrating the skills you've learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon successful completion, you'll earn your internationally recognized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Open Water Diver Certification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDive Southern California's Premier Dive Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on ocean 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