Get SCUBA Certified!
If you have always wanted to learn to scuba dive so you can experience the unparalleled adventure of the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The entry course to learn to scuba dive is called Open Water Scuba Diver. In just a few short online classroom sessions, pool lessons, and open water dives you can take on this great new hobby. Are you still a little hesitant? Then stop by a Force-E Scuba Center and talk to one of our highly trained instructors.
Academics:
Before you jump in the water you will need to learn basic principles of diving. The academics are done online at your own pace and is designed to teach you everything you need to succeed. Once you are with your instructor, they will review what you have learned.
Pool:
The Confined Water Dives is where you get acquainted with all your dive gear and learn basic diving skills. Your Force-E instructor will take you to a pool and help prepare you for the open ocean. The pool is shallow and safe, and your instructor will be right beside you the entire time.
Open Water:
Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for! Your Force-E Instructor will take you out on the boat or from shore and guide you through the required skills so you can become scuba certified as you dive into the great Atlantic Ocean. Here you can put your new skills to the test in a safe instructor lead adventure!
Open Water Plus Group Course 2025
March 1, 2, 8, 9
April 9-13
May 10, 11, 17, 18
June 11-15
July 5, 6, 12, 13
Aug 6-10
Alternating Schedule Each Month
One Week Course
Wednesday thru Sunday
OR
Two Weekend Course
Sat/Sun back to back Sat/Sun
Open Water Plus Group Course 2025
March 5-9
April 5, 6, 12, 13
May 7-11
May 31, June 1, 7, 8
July 9-13
Aug 2, 3, 9, 10
Alternating Schedule Each Month
One Week Course
Wednesday thru Sunday
OR
Two Weekend Course
Sat/Sun back to back Sat/Sun
Open Water Plus Group Course 2025
Feb 15, 16, 22, 23
March 22, 23, 29, 30
April 26, 27-May 3, 4
May 24, 25, 31-June 1
June 21, 22, 28, 29
July 19, 20, 26, 27
Offered as Two Weekend Course
Sat/Sun back to back Sat/Sun
Open Water Plus Group Course 2025
March 13-16
April 12, 13, 19, 20
May 14-18
June 7, 8, 14, 15
July 16-20
Aug 9, 10, 16, 17
Alternating Schedule Each Month
One Week Course
Wednesday thru Sunday
OR
Two Weekend Course
Sat/Sun back to back Sat/Sun
Open Water Plus Group Course 2025
Feb 19-23
March 15, 16, 22, 23
April 2-6
May 10, 11, 17, 18
June 11-15
June 21, 22, 28, 29
Alternating Schedule Each Month
One Week Course
Wednesday thru Sunday
OR
Two Weekend Course
Sat/Sun back to back Sat/Sun
Shore Dive Only Course Schedule 2025
June 21, 28, 29
July 12, 19, 20
Sept 13, 20, 21
Additional dates available
Orientation & Pool Session on first Saturday
Beach Dives 1 & 2 on 2nd Saturday in the morning
Beach Dives 3 & 4 on Sunday in the morning
In the Force-E Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a regulator, buoyancy control device, dive computer and tank. We require students use or purchase their own mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit for the course to assure comfort and familiarity with your gear. When you enroll in a Force-E course, students receive a 10% discount towards any purchase in store while they are training.