Intro to Technical Diving
The bridge from recreational to technical diving.
About The Course
Technical diving begins long before the first stage cylinder — it begins with control. Intro to Technical Diving rebuilds your fundamentals from the ground up: rock-solid buoyancy, horizontal trim, efficient propulsion and a configured rig that works with you, not against you.
It is the single most important course you will take, and the foundation for everything that follows. Whether you are crossing over from recreational diving or knocking the rust off before a deco course, this is where good technical divers are made.
What You'll Learn
- Precise buoyancy and horizontal trim
- Frog, modified frog, modified flutter and back kicks
- SAC rate and minimum gas-reserve planning
- Twinset and sidemount configuration
- Team awareness, communication and signals
- Basic valve drills and failure response
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 18 (15 with parental consent)
- Open Water certification (SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent)
- 25 logged open water dives
Minimums from the TDI Standards and Procedures (2026). Equivalent certifications from other agencies are accepted — we confirm yours with you before you book.
What's Included
- Expert instruction in small teams
- Rig configuration and trim coaching
- Tanks, weights and gas
- Certification processing
Course Price
Per diver, and your certification is included. Helium, equipment rental and boat fees are separate unless bundled into a package. Ahmed Gabr Signature is the same course, taught personally by Ahmed Gabr.
Your Next Step
Train Intro to Tech With A World-Record Team
Tell us your certification level and goals — we'll confirm prerequisites, dates and the right pathway for you. No obligation.