The PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty Course is designed for experienced divers who want to develop the skills needed to safely dive without a buddy — while still valuing the buddy system.
 
Course Overview:
•⁠  ⁠Duration: 2 days  
•⁠  ⁠Dives: 3 open water dives  
•⁠  ⁠Prerequisites:  
  - Advanced Open Water Diver  
  - Minimum 100 logged dives  
  - Minimum age: 18  
 
What You’ll Learn:
•⁠  ⁠When diving alone is appropriate  
•⁠  ⁠Risk management and self-rescue skills  
•⁠  ⁠Redundant equipment setup (extra air, cutting tools, computer)  
•⁠  ⁠Dive planning and gas management  
•⁠  ⁠Psychological discipline of diving solo  
 
Why Take It?
•⁠  ⁠Boosts confidence and self-sufficiency  
•⁠  ⁠Prepares you for underwater photography, tech diving, or dive professionals  
•⁠  ⁠Enhances safety, even when diving with others  
 
This course helps you become a more capable and independent diver — ready for any situation.