Diving certificate levels: a complete pathway guide

A complete guide to diving certificate levels from beginner to instructor, with an explanation of what the diver learns at each level.

Diving certificates are not just paper. They are a map of your skill development and a gateway to new sites and experiences.

Beginner level

What you will learn
Basics of breathing underwater, using basic equipment, equalization, communication signals, and initial safety plans.

Maximum allowed
Diving with a certified instructor to 12 meters only, and not independently.

What you will add
Independent dive planning, air management, safe-ascent techniques, first aid, and diver rescue.

Maximum allowed
Independent diving with a buddy to 18 meters, and with extra training to 30 meters.

What you will add
Underwater navigation techniques, night diving, current diving, and managing greater depths.

Maximum allowed
Up to 40 meters with appropriate training.

Full rescue skills, handling dive accidents, preventing accidents before they happen, and acting in emergency situations.

Here the journey of guiding and teaching begins, and you become part of the system that passes knowledge to a new generation of divers.

Every certificate opens a new world. Invest in your training. It is the best thing you buy in diving.