From your first breath underwater to teaching others.
Every course is taught by Scuba Network instructors, with pool classes on 50th Street between Lexington and Park.
Where do you fit?
Most divers move through our courses in roughly this order.
Get certified
New to scuba? Start here.
Open Water Scuba Diver
Learn the theory online, then join us for two pool classes. Finish with four open water dives in Florida, on one of our trips, at our Pennsylvania lake or anywhere in the world with a referral.
- eLearning
- 2 pool classes
- 4 open water dives (separate)
Get back in the water
Already certified and it's been a while?
Refresher
A small-group pool session to brush up before your next dive.
Learn more
For certified divers who haven't been in the water for a little while. Has it been more than 7 years since your course? We only keep records for 7 years, so ask about joining our Open Water pool classes for $399.
How it works
- 2-hour pool session in a small group
- Equipment setup, buoyancy control and core skills
Included
- Rental tanks, weights, BC and regulator
Open Pool Night
Two hours of pool time to test gear, practice or just swim around.
Learn more
For certified divers. There is no hands-on instruction during the session. If you want coaching, book a refresher.
How it works
- 1 hour setup
- 1 hour pool time
Included
- Full access to our pool
- Tanks and weights
Keep learning
Specialties and next-level certifications.
Computer Nitrox
Longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals.
20% off with your Open Water courseLearn more
Nitrox divers enjoy longer bottom times, less risk of decompression sickness and shorter surface intervals. Many divers also report feeling less tired after dives. No dives are required.
How it works
- eLearning
- In-person tutorial: using a Nitrox analyzer, calculating MOD with a Nitrox table and programming your dive computer for Nitrox
Included
- eLearning and lecture
- Nitrox dive table
- Rental dive computer for use during the review
Advanced Adventure
Build confidence and explore new parts of the ocean.
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The perfect way to further your diving experience and education. Build confidence, gain new skills while perfecting the ones you have, and reignite your passion for diving.
How it works
- eLearning
- 5 open water training dives: Deep, Navigation and 3 electives
Included
- eLearning
- 5 training dives
Dry Suit Diver
Dive colder water in comfort.
Or $109 when you buy your own dry suit from Scuba NetworkLearn more
Many of the diving environments around the world are better experienced in a dry suit, and they have an abundance of marine life waiting to be seen and photographed.
How it works
- eLearning
- 1 full day of confined and open water training
Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent, evaluate and handle emergencies.
Requires 40 logged dives or Advanced AdventureLearn more
Rescue divers are trained to spot emergencies before they happen, evaluate an incident and, if necessary, assist in a rescue. First Response CPR and AED plus Oxygen Administrator must also be taken.
How it works
- eLearning
- 1 pool class
- 1 full day of open water training
Included
- eLearning
- 2 full days of training
Solo Diver
Plan and dive safely on your own.
Requires 100 logged dives and Advanced Diver Level 2Learn more
Stresses proper dive planning, personal limitations and accident prevention, plus the benefits, hazards and procedures for diving solo or with an inexperienced buddy.
How it works
- eLearning
- 3 open water dives
Included
- eLearning
- 3 training dives
Go pro
Turn your passion into a career.
Divemaster
Your first professional level, with 80 hours of training. Hone your skills, become a role model for other divers and learn the ropes from our instructors.
Requires age 18+, Rescue Diver, 100 logged dives and your own gear. Starts with an audition.About the audition ($200)
Before the course, you'll show us your skills in the water with a Scuba Network instructor, so we both know you're ready. The $200 audition fee is applied to your course fee if you're accepted. It's non-refundable if you don't pass.
What we evaluate, all in neutral buoyancy
- Hold neutral buoyancy for 5 minutes within 3 feet
- Regulator recovery and clearing
- Mask clearing, removal and replacement
- BCD removal and replacement
- Flutter and frog kicks
- DSMB deployment
Bring with you
- Medical clearance from a physician on our form (valid 1 year)
- Proof of 100 dives in varied conditions: ocean, lake, current, cold water
- Rescue Diver certification from any agency
- Current EFR and oxygen provider certification, or take it with the course
- Your own gear. We don't rent to professionals.
Learn more
Your first professional level: hone your skills, become a role model for other divers and learn the ropes from our instructors.
How it works
- 80 hours of training
- Academic review (eLearning not included)
- Confined water training
- Open water training
Not included
- SDI Divemaster kit (includes eLearning)
- Agency registration
Instructor Development Course
Two weeks of training to become a dive instructor, run twice a year in New York City and Fort Lauderdale.
Requires Divemaster, 100 logged dives and your own gear. Starts with an audition.About the audition ($500)
Before the IDC, you'll audition with a Scuba Network Instructor Trainer. Every skill is performed in neutral buoyancy to demonstration level. The $500 audition fee is applied to your course fee if you're accepted. It's non-refundable if you don't pass.
Diving skills
- Hold neutral buoyancy for 5 minutes within 3 feet
- Regulator, mask and BCD skills
- Flutter and frog kicks
- DSMB deployment in open water
- Square, triangle and reciprocal navigation in open water
Speaking skills
- A full dive briefing using your agency's divemaster slate
- Working knowledge of Boyle's and Dalton's laws
- Gear setup with proper pre-dive checks
- A confident presence in the water and in front of a group
Bring with you
- Medical clearance from a physician on our form (valid 1 year)
- Proof of 100 dives in varied conditions
- Divemaster certification from any agency
- Current EFR and oxygen provider certification
- Your own gear
Learn more
Learn to train divers from Open Water all the way up to Divemaster.
How it works
- Two weeks long
- Run twice a year in New York City and Fort Lauderdale
Included
- The IDC
Not included
- SDI instructor kit (includes eLearning)
- Agency registration
- Instructor Examination: $700
Not sure which class is right for you?
Give us a call and an instructor will help you figure out your next step.