Advanced Open Water

PTC's Advanced Open Water Diver course runs monthly from February through November, scheduled the weekend immediately after the corresponding Open Water dates. That alignment makes it straightforward to continue training without a long gap after certification.

The course covers five modules: Deep Diving, Navigation, Boat Diving, Night and Limited Visibility, and a fifth module of choice. In Central Texas, boat diving and night diving take on a specific character — freshwater lakes, lower visibility than salt water, and conditions that vary by season. Getting comfortable in those conditions at the advanced level prepares divers well for travel to more technical environments.

Like all PTC courses, this one is available through SSI and qualifies for GI Bill® reimbursement. Veterans who completed Open Water here can continue directly into Advanced without switching agencies or training centers.

The course is also available as part of bundled packages in PTC's store, grouped with specialty courses for students building toward the Master Diver or specialty diver ratings.