If you’re looking for an unforgettable diving experience, Hurghada is the place to be! With its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, it’s a diver’s paradise.
Choosing to do your course with Ibrahim means learning from an experienced, patient, and passionate PADI instructor who prioritizes both safety and fun. Ibrahim’s teaching approach focuses on clear, step-by-step guidance, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable every step of the way. His deep knowledge of dive theory, combined with hands-on training in real dive environments, creates a supportive atmosphere where you can truly absorb the skills you need. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, Ibrahim’s personalized attention will make your Open Water certification a memorable and rewarding experience. Dive with confidence—dive with Ibrahim!
If you're ready to take the plunge and want more information about booking a scuba diving instructor, feel free to reach out! Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, I’m happy to provide details about available courses, schedules, and recommendations.
Open Water and Advanced Open Water
The Open Water Diver course is your first step into the world of scuba diving. It covers essential skills, safety procedures, and underwater navigation, combining theory, confined water training, and open water dives. By the end, you’ll be certified to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 metres, with the confidence to explore the oceans safely.
Here’s a clear step-by-step breakdown of the Open Water Diver course:
1. Sign up for the course and complete necessary paperwork.
2. Theory: Learn about diving principles and safety.
3. Confined Water Training: Practice basic skills in a pool or shallow water.
4. Open Water Dives: Complete four dives in the ocean under instructor supervision.
5. Final Exam: Test your knowledge and skills.
6. Certification: Receive your Open Water Diver certification!
The entire course typically takes 3-4 days to complete, depending on the schedule and location, and is designed to give you the skills and confidence to explore the underwater world safely.
The Advanced Open Water Diver course builds on this foundation, offering divers the opportunity to refine their skills and explore new diving experiences. It includes five adventure dives, such as deep diving, navigation, and possibly wreck or night dives. With this certification, divers can explore deeper depths (up to 40 meters or 130 feet) and gain more confidence in varied underwater environments.
Here’s a short, step-by-step breakdown of the Advanced Open Water Diver course:
1. Prerequisites & Enrollment
• Be an Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
• Sign up for the course and complete necessary paperwork.
2. Theory Learning
• Study advanced diving topics like deep diving, navigation, and dive planning.
• Complete knowledge reviews.
3. Choose Your Dives
• Mandatory Dives:
• Deep Dive (18-30m/60-100ft)
• Underwater Navigation Dive
• Three Optional Dives: Choose from options like night diving, wreck diving, or peak performance buoyancy.
4. Open Water Dives
• Complete five dives in real dive environments, practicing skills from theory and specialized dives.
5. Final Exam & Knowledge Review
• Take a short exam or review to ensure understanding of the material.
6. Certification
• After completing the course, receive your Advanced Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive to 30m (100ft).
The course typically takes 2-3 days to complete.
Rescue, EFR, Divemaster
The Rescue Diver course teaches essential skills to prevent and manage diving emergencies. Here’s a brief step-by-step:
1. Prerequisite: Complete Open Water and EFR courses.
2. Theory: Learn about emergency procedures, stress management, and rescue techniques.
3. Pool/Confined Water Training: Practice rescuing a diver in controlled conditions.
4. Open Water Training: Perform rescue scenarios in real dive conditions.
5. Final Assessment: Demonstrate rescue skills and pass a written test.
6. Certification: Receive your Rescue Diver certification.
The Emergency First Response (EFR) course teaches basic life-saving skills, focusing on CPR, first aid, and primary care. Here’s a brief step-by-step:
1. Sign Up: Choose a recognised EFR provider.
2. Learn Theory: Understand the principles of emergency care.
3. Practical Skills: Practice CPR, wound care, and first aid techniques.
4. Simulation: Respond to realistic emergency scenarios.
5. Certification: Receive your EFR certification upon successful completion.
The Divemaster course is the first professional level in scuba diving, preparing you to guide and assist divers. Here’s a short step-by-step:
1. Prerequisite: Complete Rescue Diver and have at least 40 logged dives.
2. Theory: Study dive leadership, dive planning, and dive site management.
3. Skills Development: Learn how to guide divers, assist instructors, and handle emergencies.
4. Practical Training: Gain hands-on experience with leading dives and assisting in courses.
5. Final Assessment: Demonstrate leadership, diving skills, and knowledge.
6. Certification: Become a certified Divemaster, ready to lead dives and assist with courses.