Advertisement Sign In Continue Learning ADVANCED OPEN WATER ALL COURSES FOR DIVERS Home / Education / Continue Learning Expand Your Horizons Your Open Water Diver certification introduced you to a new realm of exploration and made you keenly aware that you've only just scratched the surface of the underwater world. Continue your scuba journey with The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. Experience new adventures with a PADI Instructor by your side. Fine-tune your buoyancy skills, build confidence in your navigation abilities, and try new activities like wreck diving, night diving or underwater videography. An Advanced Open Water Diver certification also opens the door to dive sites deeper than 18m/60ft. START NOW Find Your Next Course Must-Haves Safety Focus Special Interests Advanced Skills Cold Water Conservation Photography Discovery Freediving Technical Diving BEGINNER Emergency First Response Gain the skills and knowledge that could save the life of someone you care about. CONTINUING-EDUCATION Rescue Diver Improve your confidence and become a better dive buddy through fun role-playing and skill practice. CONTINUING-EDUCATION Public Safety Diver™ Work with local authorities, be part of a rescue team and, quite possibly, assist in underwater criminal investigations. arrow_forward Start Your Scuba Career Continuing your dive education allows you to explore new places and deepen your knowledge of the ocean. Along the way, you may discover a passion for sharing your experiences and knowledge with others. If you like helping people and want a meaningful job that supports ocean conservation, becoming a PADI Divemaster is the first step. LEARN MORE PADI Master Scuba Diver™ Fewer than two percent of divers ever become Master Scuba Divers. The Master Scuba Diver rating denotes significant experience and expertise, some call it “the black belt of diving. LEARN MORE Need a quick refresher? Haven’t been diving lately and want a quick scuba refresher? PADI ReActivate is the perfect way to update your dive skills and knowledge from the PADI Open Water Diver course before jumping back into the water. Whether you want a few reminders or need to go over the basics, ReActivate ensures you’re prepared for your next PADI course or diving holiday. Brush up on scuba fundamentals using the interactive online program, then meet up with a PADI Professional to review your in-water skills. REFRESH MY SKILLS More Information Your questions, answered Does a PADI scuba certification expire? Learning at home vs. on vacation I don't feel ready to take Advanced Open Water... What is PADI ReActivate? 45-Day Free Trial Become a PADI Club Member and Get 20% off courses and more! 45-DAY FREE TRIAL EMAIL UPDATES Get 10% off eLearning online! Sign up and get the latest updates, offers and more. SIGN UP (AND SAVE!) PADI SERVICES Find a Dive Center or Resort Replace Your Certification Card Get Dive Insurance Book a Scuba Vacation Buy Branded Merchandise Download the Mobile App INSIDE PADI INSIDE PADI keyboard_arrow_down CORPORATE INFORMATION CORPORATE INFORMATION keyboard_arrow_down PADI DIVE CENTER & RESORTS PADI DIVE CENTERS & RESORTS keyboard_arrow_down © PADI 2021 Privacy Policy Accessibility Copyright Forms Center Contact Cookie Preferences By using this site, you agree with our use of cookies. Read our Cookie Policy I consent to cookies Want to know more?