PADI eLearning and fully online classes?

[Ulfhedinn]

What class's are out there that you can take that get you a PADI card but only require E-learning and a Web/Zoom class to complete? I am assuming that these would all be specialty courses. Should be at least one that is both fun and educational?

 

[tursiops]

The only PADI Specialties that do not require dives are Project AWARE, Coral Reef Conservation, Equipment Specialist, Emergency O2 Provider, and Enriched Air. The last two require some in-person hands-on stuff, but no dives. There may be some distinctive specialties, but you'd have to check with individual instructors and dive shops about what they may have,

 

[boulderjohn]

As an example of a distinctive specialty, I teach one called Understanding Overhead Environments. It can be done online, although I have never done it that way. It took a lot of effort to get even the idea of the course approved, and there is no diving except for optional pool sessions on non-silting kicks. In the simplest possible terms, the purpose of the course is to explain the vast difference between a simple, short swim-through that requires no special training and a cave, which requires significant special training. Of course, there are many points in between.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

The only PADI Specialties that do not require dives are Project AWARE, Coral Reef Conservation, Equipment Specialist, Emergency O2 Provider, and Enriched Air. The last two require some in-person hands-on stuff, but no dives. There may be some distinctive specialties, but you'd have to check with individual instructors and dive shops about what they may have,

Yep Distinctive was what I was looking for. Like @boulderjohn above. Anyone else have any or recommend any? Would be fun to see what's out there.

 

[tursiops]

Yep Distinctive was what I was looking for. Like @boulderjohn above. Anyone else have any or recommend any? Would be fun to see what's out there.

There is no comprehensive list I am aware of.
Every once in a while you'll find some listed, like here: PADI Distinctive Specialty Courses