Step 1:
Online Learning
When you sign up, you’ll receive the SSI app where you can access your digital courses, digital certification cards, dive log, and more. Complete it from home, even while in bed in your pajamas!
All course materials include video, reading, and interactive review questions.
Step 2:
Classroom & Pool
In the classroom, you’ll meet other scuba students, get personal instruction and Q&A time with your instructors, and take a Final Review Quiz.
In the pool, you’ll practice the basic scuba diving techniques that make your diving experience safe and enjoyable—including breathing underwater!
Step 3:
Certification Dives
Complete a minimum of 4 dives over 2 days in Open Water, performing the same skills practiced during pool dives. Once you’ve completed your dives, you’re officially a certified scuba diver!
Note: Beginner Open Water Diver Level 1 requires completion of both Online and Classroom & Pool before Certification dives.
Let’s get you signed up!
Prerequisites
Must be 10 years of age or older. Kids ages 10-14 must have parent/guardian present.
Basic swimming ability. Students complete a 10 minute tread/float and either a continuous 200 yard swim or 300 yard swim with mask, snorkel, and fins during the Pool & Classroom portion of the course.
Completed Medical form. If you answer "YES" to any of the medical questions you must have a signed doctors release before your first day of the Pool & Classroom course.
Sign up for your Online Learning + Pool & Classroom
Class info:
Pool & Classroom location: Arvada
Class size: 8
Time: 6-9pm
Price: $625 Includes Online Learning materials, Classroom & Pool Sessions, Scuba Rental gear, 4 local Open Water Certification dives, Digital Certification card.
Included with the class:
Online Learning material that can be downloaded and used either online or offline from multiple devices.
Lifetime access to the SSI app which keeps your personal achievement record of all your online courses taken, your dive log, and your training history.
Rental scuba gear: Tank, weights, BCD, regulator, & computer/spg
Student discount on personal gear purchases
Not included with the class:
Personal Gear including your mask, fins, snorkel, and booties
Lake user fee or park pass
Note: The Online Learning course MUST be completed before your first “Classroom & Pool” session.
Remember, Beginner Open Water Diver Level 1 requires completion of both the Online Learning and Classroom & Pool sessions before your Certification dives.
Now for the fun part…certification dives!
Certification Dive Options
Local (Coral Sea)
We are the only dive shop in Colorado with our own lake. We call it the Coral Sea. Only 5 minutes away, it is open from late April to October. You must provide your own transportation and pay the lake fee upon arrival.
Cost: $0
Blue Hole, NM
Join us during the winter months in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, approximately 5.5 hours from Denver. You must provide your own transportation, lodging, and meals.
Cost: $85
Group Trip
Come join us on one of our instructor-lead, exotic diving vacations offered year around. This option provides a great opportunity to meet other divers of all backgrounds and skill levels and train in the best of conditions.
Referral Packet
This kit contains everything needed to complete your open water certification dives through another training facility at your vacation destination. There will be additional cost payable to the facility you choose for completing your dives.
Please note:
Scheduling is important and has rippling effects if you change dates. Changing course dates within 10 days prior to the start of the original course will result in a $40 transfer fee, added to your course cost.
Prices are listed as per person.
Incentives and specials are temporary and can change randomly.
Blue Hole certification dive locations are an additional cost of $85, require a minimum of 6 students, and does not include transportation, lodging, or meals.