Most shops rush you through a set number of dives to get you certified. We train you until you are ready.

At CT Scuba Academy, we follow the CMAS philosophy of Progressive Training. This means your advancement isn't based on a number of hours in a classroom or a number of dives in a logbook—it is based entirely on your skill level and comfort.

• Competency-Based: You move to the next level only when you have truly mastered the current one.

• Free Premium Gear: Use our high-end BCDs, regulators, and computers for your course—at no extra cost.

• Zero Pressure: We don't sell gear; we build capable, confident divers.

Select the SDI Open Water course below. You will receive your eLearning access code within 24 hours, allowing you to start learning immediately on your phone, tablet, or computer—at your own pace.

2. Master Your Skills

Once your theory is done, check our schedule to book your Classroom & Pool sessions. unlike standard shops, we prioritize extended water time, giving you extra practice to ensure you feel completely weightless and confident before heading to the ocean.

Join us for your four Open Water certification dives! We host monthly dive weekends right here in New England. Prefer warm water? You can do your training with us and finish your dives on your next tropical vacation