Computer Diver
Modern dive computers give divers safer, more flexible, and more accurate control over their dive profiles. The SDI Computer Diver course teaches you how to use your computer with confidence—whether you're brand new to computers or want to get more out of the one you already own. You’ll learn how your device tracks depth, time, ascent rate, no‑decompression limits, and safety stops so you can plan and execute dives more effectively.
This is a non‑diving specialty with optional open water dives available. Open to certified divers ages 15 and up (or 18 depending on computer model).
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COMPUTER DIVER
Who This Course Is For
- New divers who want to understand their computer beyond the basics
- Divers transitioning from tables to computer‑based planning
- Anyone who wants safer, more accurate dive planning and tracking
- Divers preparing for advanced or specialty training
Program Overview
This is a non‑diving specialty focused on understanding and using your personal dive computer. Training includes eLearning or classroom instruction plus a hands‑on workshop with your device. Optional open water dives may be added to apply skills in real conditions.
Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent; minimum age 18, or 15 with parental consent.
Required gear: A personal dive computer (required), plus standard scuba gear if optional dives are added. Please see “What’s Included” for full details.
Gear packages and rental options are available:
Continuing Education Diver Add On Options
What You’ll Learn
The Computer Diver specialty teaches you how to use your dive computer as your primary planning and tracking tool, including:
- Understanding displays, menus, and modes
- How computers calculate no‑decompression limits
- Ascent rate monitoring and safety stop prompts
- Planning dives using your computer’s planning mode
- Nitrogen loading and surface interval tracking
- Alarms, warnings, and lockout conditions
- Logging dives and reviewing post‑dive data
- Differences between air, nitrox, and gauge modes
Where Training Takes Place
Training for the Computer Diver specialty is conducted at the shop. Optional open water dives may be scheduled when available.
What Comes Next
Computer Diver pairs well with specialties that expand your planning, buoyancy, and environmental awareness. Many divers continue with:
- Computer Nitrox Diver
- Advanced Buoyancy Diver
- Deep Diver
- Equipment Specialist
- Advanced Adventure Diver
This specialty also supports progress toward the SDI Master Scuba Diver rating.
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