About the Course

Enriched Air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. Enriched Air Diver is the most popular in PADI specialty.

What You'll Learn

  • Dive with nitrox
  • Set your dive computer
  • Use an oxygen air analyzer

Certification Requirements

  • Prerequisites - PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
  • Time - PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours | Entire Course: 1-2 days
  • Age - 12 years or older
  • Health - Good physical health

How to Earn an Enriched Air Nitrox Certification

Learn why nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive nitrox safely through online independent study. Meet with your PADI Instructor for hands-on practical exercises, then make two (optional) dives.

Course Steps

  • Step 1 - PADI eLearning

    Online learning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device and get connect with our qualified instructor whenever you have a questions.

    eLearning time commitment: 2 - 4 hours
  • Step 2 - With Qualified Instructor

    After finishing your independent study, you'll learn how to analyze a tank, fill out an enriched air log and set your dive computer for nitrox.

    Total time commitment: 4 - 6 hours