Courses | Fins Up Scuba | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Who is PADI?

The World’s Most Popular Diver Training

PADI is the #1 training organization and has the world's largest dive educational catalog - offering courses that provide transformational opportunities and a life-long passport to seeking adventure and saving the ocean.

Why 30 million choose PADI:

offered in 180+ countries
available in 27 languages
over 94 courses available
for ages 8 and older

Advanced Open Water

Do you want to be a better diver? Get some street cred as a diver? Advanced Open Water is the Program for you. “AOW” or “Advanced” (as the pros say). For more information on specialty certifications, call the shop! Fins Up Scuba is proud to offer small classes and focus on the training you need and want!

Specialty Diver

So many specialties are available. You are sure to find the courses you are interested in to be a better & safer diver!!

Open Water

The Open Water Program (“OW” as the pros say) is where most people start their scuba diving adventures! The program is divided into four key parts: Self-Study, Classroom, Pool Dives, & Open Water Dives.

**Here is a sample schedule so you can plan for your time commitment (other schedules are available).**

Class and Pool Weekend

Saturday 8a – 12p. Shop. Corrective Sessions, Exam (if not done ahead of time), Rental Equipment sizing, Equipment Assemblies.

Sunday 8a- 4p. Pool is at a Scottsdale Aquatics Center. Please bring water, snacks, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, etc... Everything you need for a day in the Arizona sun (or rain). We will take short breaks but there isn't anything close and we are on a time schedule so packing snacks is your best option.

Lake Weekend

Saturday 8a- Noon. Lake Pleasant. Dives 1 & 2.

Sunday 8a- Noon. Lake Pleasant. Dives 3 & 4.

Rescue Diver

“Rescue” is the first program you take as a diver where the emphasis isn’t mainly on your diving skills. The program teaches you how to handle common (and some not so common) issues that can happen while diving and focuses on problem solving skills. Through this program you will become a more confident diver and have a whole new skill set that makes you an invaluable buddy! The program consists of Self-study, Classroom (as necessary), Pool Training, and Open Water Dives...