Dive into Adventure with PADI Specialty Courses
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PADI Deep Diver
Unlock new depths and explore more of the underwater world with the PADI Deep Diver course. Learn how to plan and safely execute dives down to 40 metres, manage gas supply, handle nitrogen narcosis, and navigate in low-light conditions. Ideal for wrecks, walls, and deeper reef systems.
Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver. Minimum age: 15.
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PADI Underwater Navigator
Take the guesswork out of your dives with the PADI Underwater Navigator course. Learn how to use a compass, natural navigation techniques, and accurate distance estimation to confidently find your way underwater. Perfect for improving dive planning, buddy positioning, and overall confidence beneath the surface.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 10.
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PADI Wreck Diver
Explore history beneath the surface with the PADI Wreck Diver course. Learn how to safely navigate, map, and penetrate wrecks while preserving their structure and marine life. You'll gain essential skills for planning wreck dives, using lines and reels, and managing potential hazards — unlocking a whole new level of underwater adventure.
Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver. Minimum age: 15.
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PADI Peak Performance Bouyancy
Fine-tune your trim, improve air consumption, and glide effortlessly underwater with the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course. Perfect for divers of all levels, this course helps you perfect your weighting, positioning, and control for more relaxed, efficient, and environmentally friendly diving.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 10.
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PADI Drysuit Diver
Stay warm and dive all year round with the PADI Drysuit Diver course. Learn how to use a drysuit safely and confidently, including buoyancy control, suit maintenance, and emergency procedures. Ideal for UK diving, this course keeps you comfortable in cooler waters and extends your dive season.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 10.
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PADI Night Diver
Experience the underwater world in a whole new light with the PADI Night Diver course. Learn to navigate, communicate, and dive safely after dark as marine life and dive sites transform at night. This course builds confidence, enhances your skills, and opens the door to unforgettable nocturnal adventures.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 12.
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PADI Sidemount Diver
Experience a new way to dive with the PADI Sidemount Diver course. Learn to set up and use sidemount equipment for improved trim, balance, and gas management. Perfect for comfort, control, and extending your dive time — whether you're exploring wrecks or just looking for a new challenge.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 15.
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PADI Search & Recovery Diver
Learn how to find lost items underwater and bring them safely to the surface with the PADI Search and Recovery Diver course. You'll practice search patterns, use lift bags, and plan effective recovery dives — ideal for divers who enjoy problem-solving and want to build real-world skills.
Prerequisite: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 12.
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PADI Self-Reliant Diver
Build confidence and independence underwater with the PADI Self-Reliant Diver course. Learn how to plan and execute dives without a buddy, manage redundancy, and handle potential problems solo. Ideal for photographers, experienced divers, or those looking to develop advanced self-sufficiency skills.
Prerequisite: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with 100 logged dives. Minimum age: 18.
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PADI Rescue Diver
Challenge yourself and become a more aware, capable diver with the PADI Rescue Diver course. Learn to prevent and manage problems in and out of the water, respond to dive emergencies, and support others with confidence. A rewarding step that transforms the way you dive.
Prerequisite: PADI AOW and valid CPR/First Aid. Minimum age: 12.
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PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
Extend your bottom time and reduce your surface intervals with the PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Learn how to safely dive with enriched air nitrox, analyse cylinder contents, and plan dives for longer no-decompression limits. It’s the most popular PADI specialty and perfect for making the most of every dive.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 12.
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PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
Capture the magic of the underwater world with the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course. Learn how to use your camera, improve composition, control lighting, and edit your images for stunning results. Ideal for beginners and divers looking to take better photos on every dive.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 10.
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PADI Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)
Learn how to safely and effectively deploy a DSMB with the PADI DSMB Diver course. Master the use of this essential safety tool for open water ascents, drift dives, and boat diving. Build confidence in signaling, buoyancy control, and equipment handling in real-world scenarios.
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age: 12.
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PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider
Be prepared to help in a diving emergency with the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course. Learn how to recognize dive-related injuries and safely administer oxygen. No diving required — ideal for divers, dive professionals, and non-diving buddies alike who want to be ready to respond when it matters most.
No prerequisites. Minimum age: 10.
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PADI Equipment Specialist
Get to know your gear inside and out with the PADI Equipment Specialist course. Learn how to care for, maintain, and troubleshoot common equipment issues to keep your kit in top condition. Perfect for all divers who want to dive smarter, stay safe, and avoid unnecessary downtime.
Prerequisite: PADI Scuba Diver. Minimum age: 10.