Computer Diver
Modern dive computers give divers safer, more flexible, and more accurate control over their dive profiles, and the SDI Computer Diver course teaches you how to use them with confidence. Whether you’re new to computers or want to get more out of the one you already own, this course helps you understand how your device tracks depth, time, ascent rate, no‑decompression limits, and safety stops so you can plan and execute dives more effectively. The focus is on practical, real‑world use—making your dives safer, smoother, and more enjoyable.
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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
Prerequisites
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Minimum age 18, or 15 with parental consent
What You Will Learn
The SDI Computer Diver course teaches you how to use your dive computer as your primary planning and tracking tool, including:
- Understanding computer 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
- How computers track nitrogen loading and surface intervals
- Understanding alarms, warnings, and lockout conditions
- Logging dives and reviewing post‑dive data
- Differences between air, nitrox, and gauge modes
Skills You Will Practice
- Using your computer to plan a no‑decompression dive
- Monitoring depth, time, and ascent rate during a dive
- Responding to computer alerts and warnings
- Completing safety stops using computer guidance
- Reviewing and interpreting post‑dive logs
Course Structure
- Classroom or eLearning session covering computer theory and functions
- Hands‑on workshop with your personal dive computer
- Optional open water dives to apply skills in real conditions
What’s Included
- Instructor‑led training and computer workshop
- Review of your personal dive computer’s features
- SDI Computer Diver certification upon completion
What’s Not Included
- Personal dive computer (required for the course)
- Open water dives (if added)
Why Learn Computer Diving?
- Safer, more accurate dive planning
- Better understanding of nitrogen loading and limits
- Improved ascent control and safety stop compliance
- Confidence using your computer’s full capabilities
- Essential foundation for advanced and specialty courses
Course Requirements
- Demonstrate understanding of computer functions and planning tools
- Complete all knowledge development sessions
- Log any optional open water dives
Ready to Get Started?
Email us to schedule your SDI Computer Diver course or to confirm whether your current dive computer is suitable for training.
