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The Truth Will Set You Free

The “Open Water Diver” scuba certification course, as sanctioned by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) requires all affiliated dive companies to adhere to certain standards by which the course must be conducted. Unfortunately, as you will learn, these standards sometimes get sacrificed at your expense. To further complicate matters, PADI has little control over how a dive business markets the course to the general public, and prospective certification students can encounter confusing and misleading advertising information.

Scuba Gods is here to set the record straight. We’ll tell you the truth about the “Open Water Diver” scuba certification course, and reveal insider information only instructors know. What you learn may surprise you, but will ultimately help you make a more informed decision about choosing the right dive company. Let’s begin, by blowing apart the most common misconception people have about getting certified.