You’ll complete the academic part of the PADI Open Water Diver course through online learning in your own time, and in your own language (available languages listed below). Sign up on the PADI website and make your way through the course material. This includes interactive presentations, video, audio, graphics and reading, along with short quizzes to gauge your progress. The eLearning portion takes around 12-15 hours to complete. Once you’ve finished your online PADI course, you can book your practical training at the Great Barrier Reef with us. This will include one day in the covered, heated pool at our 5-Star PADI dive centre, and either two day trips or an overnight trip on the Great Barrier Reef. Please note that due to all the in-water skills lessons being completed in one day, participants need to expect a full day in the water (8 hours minimum). This may not be suitable for slower-paced learners, or people who need frequent breaks from physical activity. If a slower pace is needed, we recommend the 4 Day Open Water Course.