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New Student Support

eLearning Versus In-Class Academics

In-class academics are no longer taught at Scuba Fusion 🙁

Scuba Diving Lessons Referral Program
Choose what’s best for you!

What is the difference?

In order to get certified you must complete 3 components: academics, pool training, and the four certifying ocean dives. We combine your academic option with our pool schedule so you complete pool and academics in one weekend. With PADI eLearning you complete the academics on your laptop or smart phone. You are excused from class sessions.

1 per diver (academic programs cannot be shared)

How long does the In-Class option take?
4-6 hours of homework combined with approximately 5 hours of in-class work at the school. At the classroom students review their homework, take quizzes and a final exam.

How long does eLearning take?
It is a thorough program and can take 12 or more hours. Each diver can move at their own pace.

Comparison Schedules:

Typical Class Schedule:
Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm class/pool
Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm class/pool

Typical eLearner’s Schedule:
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm store/pool
Sunday: 12:30pm – 5:00pm pool

Please be aware the above schedules are for comparison reasons only.

eLearning is more expensive than In-Class?
The eLearning price is set by PADI. It includes the Access Pass, lifelong online access to the PADI Diver Manual and all needed academic materials.

You can select your academic option during checkout while purchasing your pool schedule weekend training. The Access Pass for eLearning will be sent to you soon after. In-Class divers pick up their study manuals and homework at the store during Orientation.



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About Cold Water Diving

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Instructor’s Advice

Exchange your gear during your training at Scuba Fusion. This ensures that your mask or fins fit before attempting ocean dives. You just cannot know if a mask is going to fit you until your in the water. Buy from the store you are taking lessons with!

Will

Instructor’s Advice

Flippers or fins?  We use diving fins. Flipper is the name of a famous dolphin from the movies.

Flipper

Instructor’s Advice

Should I borrow a mask and fins?  Please don’t.  Showing up with poorly fitted borrowed gear that pre-dates the Mesozoic era is dangerous and and can be uncomfortable. Innovations have been made that increase diver safety as well as comfort. Leave the old gear at home.

expert installing mask rx lenses at Scuba Fusion Daily City
Dexter

Instructor’s Advice Boat

Buy your own BCD bouyancy jacket!  You will master buoyancy faster and dive more often.

Monterey is a popular dive spot where many divers partake in certification classes. The Bay is well protected from ocean waves, making it possible to dive almost every day
Richard

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    • Gifts for Divers
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    • Masks
      • Precription Masks
      • Antifog Mask
      • Prescription Lenses
    • Breathing Regulators
      • Apeks Line
      • Aqualung
      • Atomic
    • Dive Computers
      • Shearwater Line
      • Suunto Eon Core
      • Budget Computer Options
    • Wetsuits Drysuits
      • Bare Dry
      • Neotek Semidry
      • Waterproof Hoods
    • Buoyancy Jackets
      • Apeks Wings
      • Wings Bladders
      • Rogue Buoyancy Jacket
    • Staff Gear Picks
    • Surface Marker Buoys
    • Rental Diving Gear Online Book Reserve
  • Scuba Diving Classes
    • Learn to Dive
      • How to Get Scuba Certified
      • Padi Referral Program
      • Monterey Dive Certification
      • Required Student Gear
      • PADI Refresher Course
    • Learn Drysuit Diving
    • Rescue Diver Program
    • Advanced SCUBA Program
    • Divemaster Course
    • Volunteer Reef Check
    • Shark Diving Specialty
    • Improve Buoyancy Dives
  • Cozumel Trip
  • Monterey Guided Beach Dives
  • Monterey Guided Boat Dives
  • Instructor Recommends
  • Weekend Pool Programs
  • Weeknight Pool Programs
  • Monterey Class Schedule
  • Class Reschedule Retake Menu
  • Scuba Diving Lessons
    • Scuba Diving Lessons
    • Learn to Scuba Dive
    • Monterey Scuba Diving
    • Scuba Refresher Course
    • Required Scuba Gear
  • Dive Gear
    • Prescription Masks
    • In Store
    • What’s Hot
    • Rental Diving Gear Online Book Reserve
    • Gifts for Scuba Divers
    • Air Fills
    • Service Dept is Closed
  • Upcoming Dives
    • Enriched Air Diver
    • Drysuit Specialty
    • Advanced Scuba Certification
    • Rescue Diver Course
    • Reef Check Scientific
    • Shark Diving Class
    • Monterey Boat Dives
    • Monterey Beach Dives
    • Improve Buoyancy Dives
    • Cozumel Mexico Trip
    • Divemaster Course
  • Support for Students
    • New Student Support
    • Orientation
    • Sample Medical
    • Needed Personal Gear
    • Diving in Cold Water
    • Dive Shop Locator
    • Replace Cert Card
    • FAQs
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Join Email List
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