SSI Scuba Diving Courses
Learning to dive is much easier than you think, and the globally recognized SSI Open Water Diver program is the best way to learn.
SSI Basic Diver
In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving.
The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 10
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 1
- Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 1
- Amount of Open Water Sessions: 1
- Maximum Training Depth: 12 m / 40 ft
- Certification Prerequisites: Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
SSI Open Water Diver
This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater.
You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 10
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 6
- Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 6
- Amount of Open Water Sessions: 4
- Maximum Training Depth: 18 m / 60 ft
- Suggested duration (hours): 16-32
- Certification Prerequisites: Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures.
During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor.
By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 12
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 5
- Amount of Open Water Sessions: 5
- Maximum Training Depth: 30 m / 100 ft
- Suggested duration (hours): 10-15
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification
SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive.
Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation.
Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 10
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 4
- Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 2
- Maximum Training Depth: 30 m / 100 ft
- Suggested duration (hours) : 5-10
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification, In combination with Open Water Diver
SSI Nitrox Diver
As an SSI Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals – so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen.
Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 10
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 4
- Maximum Training Depth: 30 m / 100 ft
- Suggested duration (hours): 3-6
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification
SSI React Right Specialty Diver
React Right is SSI’s Emergency First Response Course that provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics.
Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency.
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 12
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 6
- Maximum Training Depth: 0 m / 0 ft
- Suggested duration (hours): 8-12
- Certification Prerequisites: No certification prerequisites
SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers.
You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations.
Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.
Facts and Training Standards
- Minimum Age: 12
- Amount of Academic Sessions: 6
- Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 3
- Amount of Open Water Sessions: 3
- Maximum Training Depth: 18 m / 60 ft
- Suggested duration (hours) : 10-15
- Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification, Valid First Aid certification (not older than 2 years)
