Hurghada is the perfect place to have a diving course. The diving centers offer courses for the most popular titles: PADI, NAU II, SSI and CMAS. The prices for an Open Water PADI course are between 300 and 400 USD. If you have never dived and want to try it first, there are introductory dives at 45-60 USD. Most centers also offer advanced courses, like the advanced Open Water (300 USD), Medic First Aid (150 USD) and Divemaster (600 USD).
All visitors to this area should get a full tourist visa before arriving in Egypt. It is possible to get a mini visa at the airport, but this visa is not valid to dive at certain areas. If you have already scuba dived before it is important to bring your valid certification card and an up to date log book. It is also recommended to bring a letter from a doctor stating that your health is good enough to dive and a diver insurance.