PADI Beginner to Pro Course in Littlehampton
beginner to pro Course with PADI Dive Centre Based at Littlehampton Marina
From Your First Breath Underwater to Professional Diver
£2,250 for the full beginner pathway
Embark on the ultimate scuba diving journey, our Beginner to Pro package is designed to take you from novice to certified PADI Divemaster in one seamless, cost-effective training pathway. Perfect for those ready to turn their passion into a profession, this package includes everything you need to go from zero to hero with expert guidance every step of the way.
What to Expect:
Knowledge Development
Progress through a series of engaging online and classroom-based learning sessions. Starting with the fundamentals in your Open Water course, you'll build on this foundation with Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, and finally, Divemaster theory. Learn about dive planning, emergency procedures, leadership, and environmental awareness with official PADI eLearning materials, supported by our experienced instructors.
Confined Water Dives
Develop your core diving skills in the safety and comfort of our on-site heated pool. From mastering buoyancy and trim to perfecting rescue techniques and assisting others underwater, these pool sessions build confidence and competence throughout each stage of your training. As you progress toward Divemaster, you’ll also assist on real student training sessions in the pool, gaining hands-on leadership experience.
Open Water Dives
Explore a variety of dive sites across the UK, from sheltered training lakes to exciting coastal locations. With each course level, your skills, confidence, and comfort in open water will grow. Whether it’s deep dives, navigation challenges, or responding to simulated emergencies, every open water dive adds depth (literally and figuratively!) to your training. You’ll also lead real divers under supervision during your Divemaster course, getting a taste of professional responsibility.
Certification
Upon completing the full program, you’ll hold multiple internationally recognised PADI certifications:
PADI Open Water Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Emergency First Response (Primary & Secondary Care)
PADI Rescue Diver
PADI Divemaster (Professional Level)
This pathway opens the door to dive employment worldwide, whether you're guiding ocean dives, assisting instructors, or continuing on to become a scuba instructor.
Why Choose Us
Expert Mentorship from Day One
Train alongside our experienced team of PADI-certified instructors and divemasters who are dedicated to your success. From your very first breath underwater to becoming a certified PADI Divemaster, you’ll be supported by passionate professionals who live and breathe diving.
Progress at Your Own Pace
With small group sizes throughout every course level, you’ll receive personalised attention and hands-on guidance. We tailor each stage of your journey to your pace and goals—ensuring you grow in confidence, knowledge, and ability every step of the way.
Top-Quality Facilities & Gear
Learn and train in our modern dive centre featuring a heated indoor pool, well-equipped classrooms, and access to high-quality scuba gear. Our purpose-built environment ensures your training is safe, comfortable, and focused.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Join a thriving dive community that welcomes you at every level. Whether you're completing your first pool session or planning dives as a certified pro, you’ll build friendships, share experiences, and become part of the Abyss diving family.
Course Prerequisites
No previous diving qualification required for the full beginner pathway
Minimum age: 18 years to begin Divemaster training
Meet the UK’s HSE diving medical requirement
Float or tread water for 10 minutes without assistance
Swim 200 metres without swimming aids, or 300 metres using a mask, snorkel and fins, without a time limit
Meet the entry and completion requirements for each stage of the package
You must have at least 40 logged dives before starting Divemaster training and at least 60 before Divemaster certification. Completion is subject to successfully meeting all required knowledge, water skills and practical assessment standards.
Pricing
£2,250 per diver for the full beginner pathway.
Already qualified? Select your current certification level to see the price for your remaining training.
Included
Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver and Divemaster training for the full beginner pathway
PADI and EFR learning materials for the included courses
Equipment rental during the courses
Recreational course certification fees
Air fills during the courses
Personal guidance and progress reviews
Divemaster crew pack
Not Included
PADI Divemaster application fee, payable separately on completion
Dive site entry fees
Transport to and from the training venues
Overnight accommodation, where required
Personal scuba equipment purchases
How To Book
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