Carolina Dive Center offers scuba lessons from beginner thru instructor.
We offer both NAUI and Scuba Diving International (SDI/TDI) training programs.

Our class schedules are flexible and designed to fit your busy schedules. With our on-line training program YOU can pick your own schedule for starting classes.

Scuba Diver/Jr. Diver- Your underwater adventure begins! Imagine watching the water level move up your mask as you slowly go below the surface - and continue to breathe! It's the most exciting feeling imaginable and yours when you become a Scuba Diver

Scuba Diver is our entry level scuba certification course during which you will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills to safely scuba dive in open water. When you complete your class you and your buddy will be free to explore and discover the many wonders of the underwater world…and, you will have earned a Scuba Diver certification card. Click Here For More Details About Scuba Dive Classes

Advanced Diver- Let your underwater adventure continue! Apply your scuba skills as you explore new dive sites and activities under the supervision and training of your NAUI Instructor. Learn which diving specialties interest you, and what type of diving you enjoy most. Gain more confidence and capability. Begin to consider the direction diving will take you, as you go for everything it has to offer.

The Advanced Scuba Diver course is an enjoyable certification course for 12-year-old (or older) certified divers who desire additional training, have moved from one diving area to another and desire local orientation, do not have, but wish to obtain, NAUI certification, or who desire orientation to a variety of diving sites and conditions. 

Enriched Air Nitrox Diver- This is course is to provide the diver with the information necessary to utilize EANx as a breathing medium. The course may be taught as a stand-alone specialty course to certified divers or the knowledge and skills training may be integrated into the NAUI Scuba Diver course.

Master Scuba Diver- Gain the in-depth knowledge that will establish you as a recognized authority in your diving club or group. Thrill to the adventure of open water dives in settings that will test your abilities to their limit while expanding your diving capabilities and experience. Then proudly carry the most coveted and respected certification card in recreational diving - that of the NAUI Master Scuba Diver.

The Master Scuba Diver course is a continuing education certification course for divers who wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of diving. This course is an excellent progression toward NAUI Leadership roles.

Rescue Diver- This course trains divers in the knowledge and skills needed to manage risks and effectively handle limited in-water problems and diving emergencies. Included are: assists, transports, surface rescues and rescues from depth involving both boat and shore based skin and scuba divers. The course meets the prerequisite rescue training for Skin Diving Instructor, NAUI Assistant Instructor, Divemaster, and Instructor certifications. Note: Adult CPR training (approximately four hours) meets the requirement for Scuba Rescue Diver certification. However, additional CPR training that includes two person CPR and the use of rescue breathing barrier devices, e.g. pocket mask®, face shield, is required to meet the requirements for NAUI leadership certification.

SDI Training Courses

We offer a variety of certifications through Scuba Diving International. These training classes are ideal for individuals who would prefer to complete the classroom sections of training on-line instead of in our classroom. These classes allow you to complete your classroom training in the comfort of your home or while you are traveling for work. For more information or to sign up for one of our on-line classes Click Here

Dive Professional Training Courses

Thinking of working in the Scuba Industry? Our professional training department offers a wide variety of professional accreditations including Dive Master, Assistant Instructor, and Instructor. Call us at (919) 341-2787 for more information .