PADI Core scuba training starts here. From Open Water through Rescue Diver, Dive With Frank teaches the fundamentals that turn new divers into confident ones.
A clean, welcoming hero image for the PADI Core Courses page at Dive With Frank. Beginner scuba gear is laid out on a dock beside training manuals for Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver, set against calm blue water and open sky. The image represents foundational scuba education focused on skill, confidence, and real-world diving experience.
Below is a high-level overview of PADI Core Courses offered through Dive With Frank.
Use this table to compare prerequisites, age requirements, and training commitments at a glance.
If you are not sure where to start, don’t stress. Many divers move through these courses over time.
Click any course name for full details, scheduling options, and next steps.
| Course | Pre-requisites | Minimum Age | Required Dives | Special Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water Diver | None | 10 |
5 Confined Water Dives 4 Open Water Dives (Over 2 days) |
None |
| Advanced Open Water | Open Water Diver | 12 |
5 Open Water Dives (Over 2 days) |
None |
| Adventure Diver | Open Water Diver | 12 | 3 Open Water Dives | None |
| Discover Local Diving | Open Water Diver | 10 | 1 Open Water Dive | None |
| Discover Scuba Diving | None | 10 | 1 Confined Water (Pool) Session | None |
| ReActivate / Scuba Review | Open Water Diver | 10 | 1 Confined Water Session | None |
| Rescue Diver | Advanced Open Water | 12 |
2 Confined Water Sessions Open Water: 10 Exercises / 2 Scenarios |
None |
| Master Scuba Diver |
Advanced Open Water Rescue Diver 50 Logged Dives 5 PADI Specialties |
12 | No additional dives | None |
| Divemaster |
Advanced Open Water Rescue Diver EFR Primary & Secondary Care (within 24 months) 40 Logged Dives |
18 | Extensive practical training | Full set of personal dive gear recommended |
