Who this is for: Open Water Divers who would like to learn how to use dive computers. This is a great course to combo with your Open Water Diver Course!
PADI® Computer Diver
Learn to use your dive computer with confidence. Plan dives, track no-deco limits, manage ascent rates, and understand alarms so you dive safer and enjoy more bottom time.
EARLY BIRD PRICE $79! The first 2 students to enroll SAVE $50 on our in-store training fees! Or, get this class FREE with the purchase of a dive computer!
Regular course fee is $129
Regular course fee is $129
Missed "Early Bird" Enrollment? You can still save $25 when you register in person at our shop.
$129.00
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EARLY BIRD PRICE $79! The first 2 students to enroll SAVE $50 on our in-store training fees! Or, get this class FREE with the purchase of a dive computer! Regular course fee is $129
Schedule & Format
- THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION COURSE; it is strictly an information and skill development course
- Classroom Session: to learn how to use dive computers and compare various models and their functions
- Pool Sessions: one (1) pool session to test and use dive computers underwater
- Open Water Checkout Dives: optional; may be scheduled upon student request
Gear Included vs. Personal Gear
- Provided for Use: dive computers, tanks, and weights
- Student's Gear: full set of gear is required, or students may rent gear at 50% off regular rates
Referral Students Welcome
- Started elsewhere? We accept students with proper paperwork as required by PADI® to continue their education
Attendance
- To successfully complete this course, students must attend all scheduled classroom and pool sessions
- Open Water Checkout Dives are optional and may be scheduled by student request
Registration Deadline
- Register at least one week before your desired class start date to
Enrollment
- Ages +10
- Registration, medical form, and waiver required
- If registering online, forms access will be emailed
- Physician approval may be required based on medical questionnaire
Cancellation Policy
- Please review our course cancellation policy.
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Meet Your Instructors
This course is taught by instructor Marc Ellis or Jacob Nelson.
Marc has been an instructor since 1994 and has been teaching at Dive & Glide Scuba since 2022. In addition to training divers, he also heads up the organization of our dive club (Mid-Michigan Dive Adventures) meetings and events. Marc is bilingual (he speaks Spanish) and holds multiple diving instructor certifications as a PADI®, SSI®, and SDI/TDI® instructor.
Jacob is an instructor, sales associate, and service technician at Dive & Glide Scuba. His dive training progressed quickly after he earned his first diving certification. He earned his PADI® Open Water Instructor and EFR Instructor certifications in 2020.
Want to learn more about our full staff team? Visit our Dive Team Page.