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This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

If you want to dive anywhere you want, with anyone you want, the Open Water Diver program is your international certification to be part of an exclusive group of underwater explorers that most people only dream about joining.

The SSI Explorers program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them.Besides fun for the whole family, your children who have not yet achieved the minimum age for scuba diving will learn important life skills. These underwater adventures will enable young divers to acquire maturity, self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility. Contact your local SSI Training Center for information on how to get started today!SSI Explorers takes kid’s diving to a whole new level. Combined with the guidance and supervision of qualified SSI Explorers Instructors, this program includes a comprehensive printed Explorers manual to help your child learn the knowledge and skills they need to safely participate in snorkeling, mermaid, freediving, and scuba in a pool or confined water environment. The manual is very engaging, with colorful cartoon drawings and authentic ocean images for this young audience.Join Emma and Nico on exciting underwater adventures as they guide your children through the educational content in a fun and engaging way, using Spike the shark as their equipment expert and Shelly the sea turtle as the ocean environment champion.

A Scuba Skills Update provides you with the opportunity to review and practice necessary scuba skills that you learned in your original Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI Dive Professional. The Scuba Skills Update is often a required for continuing your diving training after a long period of time away from the sport. You will be issued an SSI Scuba Skills Update recognition card.

Become a certified SSI Coral Identification diverCoral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives.In this coral dive specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.

Become a certified SSI Fish Identification diverThe world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

Become a certified SSI Shark Ecology diverIn the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviours, why they are often misunderstood and how dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and no doubt become an avid shark diver. Start today!

Become a certified SSI Marine Ecology diverIn the SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems.With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

Become a certified SSI Manta & Ray Ecology diverJoin the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you will learn how to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection.Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.

Are you concerned about the state of our oceans and want to make a difference? Look no further than SSI’s Blue Oceans program. As the world faces the challenges of plastic pollution, climate change, and overfishing, it’s more important than ever to take action and protect our oceans.Join the Blue Oceans MovementThe Blue Oceans program is a comprehensive, free educational resource that anyone can access.Whether you’re an experienced diver or a beginner, you can benefit from the program’s four core topics and learn about the challenges facing our oceans. Plus, with the program’s emphasis on sustainability and responsibility, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to protect and preserve our ocean home for generations to come.By joining the Blue Oceans movement, you’ll gain access to resources and tools that will help you become a sustainable diver and a responsible citizen.You’ll learn about the impact of human activities on our oceans and discover ways to minimize that impact. You’ll also learn about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and the role they play in sustaining life on our planet.Protect Our Oceans for Future GenerationsAs a diver, you have a unique connection to the underwater world. You’ve experienced the beauty and wonder of coral reefs, the majesty of sharks, and the diversity of marine life. But with that connection comes a responsibility to protect the ocean for future generations.By participating in the Blue Oceans program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become an ocean protector and advocate. You’ll learn about the threats facing our oceans and how you can take action to protect them.You’ll also learn about the benefits of marine protected areas and how they can help conserve marine ecosystems.Small Actions, Big Impact: How You Can Make a DifferenceYou might be wondering, "What can I do to help? I’m just one person." But small actions can have a big impact. By making small changes in your daily life, you can help protect our oceans and preserve them for future generations.Here are some simple actions you can take:Reduce your plastic consumption by using reusable bags, water bottles, and containers.Dispose of waste properly and recycle whenever possible.Choose sustainable seafood options and avoid shark fin soup.Support organizations that are working to protect our oceans, such as the Blue Oceans Foundation.By taking these small actions, you’ll contribute to the larger effort of ocean conservation. You’ll also inspire others to take action and create a ripple effect of change.In conclusion, the Blue Oceans program is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to become an ocean protector and advocate. By joining the Blue Oceans movement, you’ll gain access to resources and tools that will help you become a sustainable diver and a responsible citizen. You’ll learn about the impact of human activities on our oceans and discover ways to minimize that impact. Together, we can protect our oceans and preserve them for future generations.

SSI specialization is the best way to improve buoyancy and increase diving enjoyment. Buoyancy control is a key skill, but any diver will tell you that perfecting it takes time. The Perfect Buoyancy specialization will teach you advanced techniques and ways to control buoyancy so you can improve your buoyancy faster. This will allow you to truly relax on your underwater adventures! In this developing training course, you will become familiar with skills that protect the environment and will work in any situation. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty certificate. With improved buoyancy control, you'll be able to hover effortlessly in the depths and take the underwater photos of your dreams!

Continue your adventures and get the skills and experience you need to dive the world’s best dive sites, with SSI advanced training programs. Whatever your passion is, we have an SSI Specialty for your needs, because you can choose from over 20 individual programs. When you complete a certain number specialties, you’ll also automatically earn the SSI Specialty Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver and SSI Master Diver ratings. These ratings display your competency and build a solid base for more adventures to come.

The SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Specialty Program, this allows limited penetration within the daylight zone into wrecks with an overhead environment. The training required for this type of diving is overhead buoyancy control, new finning techniques, optional laying safety line and the proper use of a light.The program can be completed wearing a single cylinder with either a pony cylinder or H/Y valve. You will earn the SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Unlock your dive computer’s full potentialSSI designed the Computer Diving program to help certified divers become familiar with the features and benefits of using a dive computer. By understanding and knowing how to use all the functions of a dive computer, you will not only increase your dive safety but also make planning and executing your dive easier.The SSI Computer Diving program explores the functions and capabilities of different dive computers and explains how to use these functions before, during, and after your dive. Often, divers purchase a computer and only use it for its basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning to use your dive computer to its full potential.Start your SSI Computer Diving specialty online today!

Many exciting dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18 meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training. You will earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification. after completing this program

This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive while using a dry suit. You will learn the special requirements for dry suit diving, how to use your new equipment, the benefits of a dry suit, and how to deal with emergency situations that are unique to dry suit diving. You will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.

Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the ocean floor? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. You will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.

Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue situations. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress, prevent accidents and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers. You will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification after completing this program.

In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim improve effortlessly. By using less energy you may reduce your gas consumption so you can make the most of your dive time. With better buoyancy control, easier access to your valves and more redundancy as well, sidemount diving offers safety and peace of mind. This is the best sidemount diving course to discover and enjoy the enticing advantages of this dive style. You learn all the skills and knowledge you need to safely and comfortably dive with a single or two-cylinder sidemount equipment configuration.

Become a Certified Extended Range Sidemount with SSIExploring overhead environments like caves and wrecks is an exciting endeavor. However, squeezing traditional dive equipment into the tight spaces found within these areas can be challenging. Improving your diver trim and streamlining by using a sidemount configuration allows you to explore more constricted places than ever before.The Extended Range Sidemount program trains you to dive in a sidemount configuration, and the techniques required to use multiple stage cylinders carried for decompression diving efficiently and effectively. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Sidemount certification after completing this program and can then apply that configuration to all other extended range programs.

Earn your Dive Guide certification with SSI The Dive Guide course is the start of an exciting adventure. Learn to safely lead dives for certified divers in a variety of environmental conditions. By conducting briefings, assessing conditions at the dive site, and leading dives smoothly, you’ll become a confident dive guide. Start your career working as a Professional Dive Guide or advance your qualifications to the Divemaster level.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

Become a Certified Dive Guide with SSIThe Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.

SSI Training Pool – Norway Diving Center Start your diving journey in a safe and controlled environment. We invite you to SSI training pool sessions at Norway Diving Center, designed for both beginners and certified divers who want to start or continue their training. What We Offer Recreational diving courses conducted according to SSI standards Extended Range (XR) training and skill development Sidemount configuration training SSI Explorers pool sessions for children All sessions are led by certified SSI professionals, with a strong focus on safety, correct technique, and individual progress. Why Pool Training? Pool training allows divers to: gain confidence and water comfort, practice skills in a controlled environment, improve buoyancy, trim, and equipment handling, prepare effectively for open water dives. Location Norway Diving Center Frosta, Trøndelag, Norway Registration Advance registration is required. Please contact us for available dates and booking details.