Brownie’s Third Lung · Online Training
Free online training for tankless diving.
Your dive preparation starts here. Take Brownie’s Third Lung online course to build your understanding of surface-supplied air diving before getting in the water.
Free to access. No purchase. No signup code.
Course registration and learning take place on scuba-training.net. Medical statement opens in a new tab.

Get ready for your next dive.
Tankless diving—also called hookah diving or surface-supplied air diving—uses an air supply at the surface connected to the diver by a hose. Understanding the equipment and developing diving skills are essential parts of preparing to use your Brownie’s system.
Whether you own a new system, bought one used, or plan to dive with friends or family, you can access the online course for free.
Register online
Follow the registration button to scuba-training.net and create your course account. There is no course purchase or signup code to obtain.
Complete the course
Work through the online training and review your system’s owner’s manual before using your equipment.
Practice with an instructor
Arrange in-water instruction with a qualified dive instructor in a controlled environment before open-water diving. Online study is only part of your preparation.
Get familiar with your equipment
Watch the Brownie’s setup video.
Use this video alongside your system’s owner’s manual as you prepare your equipment. Follow the instructions for your specific model; components and setup details may vary.
Watch the setup video on YouTube ↗
Also available on the Brownie’s Third Lung YouTube channel. The setup video supplements your owner’s manual and does not replace the online course or in-water instruction.
Before entering the water
Review the diving medical statement.
Download the medical questionnaire and follow its instructions. If any answer indicates that a medical review is needed, consult a physician before diving. Discuss questions about the form with your instructor.
Includes the medical questionnaire and physician guidelines. Opens in a new tab.
Questions about Brownie’s online training
Is the online course really free?
Yes. Brownie’s online training course is free to access, including for used-system owners and people joining someone else’s dive. No equipment purchase or signup code is required.
Where do I register and take the course?
Register on scuba-training.net. The course is hosted on that website, so you will leave browniedive.com to sign up and complete the training.
Does completing the course make me a certified diver?
No. Completion of the online course is not a dive certification and does not replace practical instruction. Arrange in-water training with a qualified dive instructor before open-water diving.
Is in-water instruction included in the free course?
The free offer applies to the online course. Arrange practical instruction separately with a qualified dive instructor and confirm any fees directly with them.
What if I have an older manual that mentions a signup code?
You no longer need a code to register for the online course. Use the registration link on this page to get started.
Start with knowledge. Build your skills.
Take the first step with Brownie’s free online tankless diving course.
Continue to scuba-training.net to register.
