Question about PADI E-Learning, and training

[wycacher]

Homestead crater and the like are options, but my mindset on training is that I will not be diving those places with nice clear warm water (homestead, bluehole, seabase) but once or twice a year, and diving local holes frequently. I would prefer to train in the 60-65deg water with 10' vis and a 7mm suit with an instructor and get that experience now. That is a big reason why I have been trying to juggle this around. I did realize there are more licensing agencies than PADI ( I heard the resounding thunk as my head popped out) and have spoken with an SSI shop in Ft. Collins that can set me up with everything I need at the one shop. They have the option for homestead, but definitely agreed with me on my mentality of training for the conditions where I will be diving the most. I just want to thank everyone again for all the posts looking to help out a FNG, and the main reason I joined this board is all that I have heard about the good advice and conversations you can experience here. Look forward to talking with everybody more. I keep updated with my training experiences!

 

[windapp]

One of your local dive shops should be able to work out something with you so that you can fit the classroom work to your own schedule. Most of the knowledge stuff can be done through self study using the open water manual, and then just verified by the instructor. E-learning will basically tack on $150 to your overall cost with very little benefit.

 

[wycacher]

One of your local dive shops should be able to work out something with you so that you can fit the classroom work to your own schedule. Most of the knowledge stuff can be done through self study using the open water manual, and then just verified by the instructor. E-learning will basically tack on $150 to your overall cost with very little benefit.

The one I am working with now (SSI) has free online training which I have already completed. It took about 6 hours. I have been reading diving manuals and such since I was 20 so that helped though. Now I have to get my mandatory kit (book, tables, and DVD) from the shop and start jumping in the pool! I am really glad I took one extra day and researched a little more.

 

[oly5050user]

The one I am working with now (SSI) has free online training which I have already completed. It took about 6 hours. I have been reading diving manuals and such since I was 20 so that helped though. Now I have to get my mandatory kit (book, tables, and DVD) from the shop and start jumping in the pool! I am really glad I took one extra day and researched a little more.

Will not add that much..A required crewpack tha has text/log book/eRDPml costs $67. A dvd is $35..So now you have about $105..Elearning is $130..works out to a $25.-$30. difference..Figure the extra cost of $30. is for the convience and instant gratification for getting it done.

 

[wycacher]

Will not add that much..A required crewpack tha has text/log book/eRDPml costs $67. A dvd is $35..So now you have about $105..Elearning is $130..works out to a $25.-$30. difference..Figure the extra cost of $30. is for the convience and instant gratification for getting it done.

And right now it is free e-learning on the SSI website, the LCD quoted me 90 for my pack, so I am doing pretty good so far I think.