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Even though Big Al's Scuba isn't a brick-and-mortar building, Allen's goal as an independent PADI instructor is to offer classes, instruction, and certification for all levels of diving and provide a level of service that divers expect and deserve.  He concentrates on doing four things; providing the best scuba diving instruction and experience to his customers, creating lasting friendships, and having FUN! Read more.....

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Learn To Scuba Dive

3 EASY STEPS

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Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire
The questionnaire will need to be filled out before signing up for Step 2.
To get started click the link below.

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In-water Training Sessions
You'll complete your confine water dives in a pool like setting learning skills and practicing what you learned on e-Learning
After mastering your skills then you'll complete your open water dives
 in open water testing those skills.

PADI eLEARNING
Online e-Learning allows you to
complete all the classroom work at
your own pace at HOME.

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New Programs Offered

Upgrade to the PADI Open Water Diver Course

If you are a certified PADI Scuba Diver and would like to complete your training to earn the PADI Open Water Diver certification then this is the class for you. 

Here are the steps to complete your training:
Step 1. Download and fill out the
medical form and email it to
Big Al's Scuba before signing
up for the training.

Step 2. Complete the last two sections and the final exam of the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning course
Step 3. Complete the last two confine water dives
Step 4. Complete the last two open water dives
Complete all the steps and your now a Open Water Diver.

Price includes:
Rental Gear, entry into Blue Water Park, and certification processing

PADI ReActivate Scuba Refresher Program

Haven’t been diving lately and want a quick scuba refresher? The ReActivate™ program is the perfect way to update your dive skills and knowledge from the PADI Open Water Diver Course before jumping back into the water. Whether you want a few reminders or need to go over the basics, ReActivate is personalized for you: You conveniently review scuba concepts on your tablet, mobile device, or computer, then go diving with a PADI Professional. It’s quick and easy, and a good way to prepare for your next PADI course or get ready for a diving vacation. The best part is, that divers who complete both the knowledge and in-water skill refresher receive a replacement certification card with a ReActivated date on it.
Price includes:
ReActivate eLearning course
in-water skill refresher
New certification card with ReActivate date on it.

PADI Open Water Diver Certification Card Upgrade

Are you over the age of 15 and still have a Junior Open Water Diver certification? Upgrade your PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification to the PADI Open Water Diver certification with just a few clicks.  Just purchase, sign up and email or text a photo of your Junior Open Water Diver card and a new photo of yourself for your new Open Water Diver Card. Once Big Al's Scuba receives your information along with payment your card will be processed and you'll receive an email with a 90-day temporary card. You'll receive by mail your Open Water Diver card in about 2 to 3 weeks from PADI.

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Dive Courses

Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver

As a certified scuba diver you’ve already experienced the thrill of exploring parts of the underwater world, but know there’s more to discover. Whether you’re looking for new dive adventures, to improve your scuba skills, or both at once, taking another PADI dive course will help you gain more confidence and meet more dive buddies.

Specialty Courses

If you already know what type of specialty diving interests you – underwater photography, wreck diving, deep diving etc. – then sign up for that PADI Specialty Diver course. Specialty diver courses teach you the right way to  have special dive adventures, so you don’t have to learn on your own.

GO PRO

Divemaster Program

Be a leader who mentors and motivates others. Gain dive knowledge, supervision abilities, and become a role model to divers around the world. Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you'll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career.

Whether you want to hone your skills and dive like a pro or turn your passion into a career, you can start your journey towards PADI Divemaster now - for free! The PADI Introduction to Divemaster program introduces you to the concepts, skills, and knowledge necessary to join the ranks of PADI Professionals worldwide. You can then decide if you want to complete your training at Big Al's Scuba, with Allen your favorite PADI Instructor.

When you are ready, click the link below to enroll in the course and get your Divemaster training materials.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER

CPR/FIRST AID

Emergency First Response training focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Course participants learn simple to follow steps for emergency care and practice applying skills in a nonstressful learning environment

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TRAINING
LOCATION

Big Al's Scuba conducts all in-water training sessions at Blue Water Park located at 100 Industrial Park Drive in Pelham, Alabama.

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We dive not to escape life, but for life not to escape us

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GET IN TOUCH

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