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If you're having trouble deciding which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver program! This program allows you to try a variety of specialties before enrolling in full specialty programs. It's an excellent opportunity to experience what advanced dive training is all about and discover how valuable it can be in your underwater adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specialties. For each specialty you choose, you'll do a full briefing with your SSI Instructor and then conduct an open water training dive. In this specialty-focused tryout program, you'll have total freedom to explore. This program will allow you to take full specialty programs at any time and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training during enrollment.

React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!

Through online learning and open water and confined water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver course provides you with the perfect foundation to become an independent and safe diver. You will learn everything you need for open water dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters together with an SSI Professional. With this course you will complete about half of the Open Water Diver course and can upgrade your certification later. All you have to do is complete the remaining theory and limited open water units as well as two open water training dives.

Your first diving certification that allows you to dive anywhere in the world to a depth of 18 meters. Theory, training and 4 spectacular dives await you on Lanzarote. // Day 1: 08:00 theory | 14:00 exercises Day 2: 08:00 training | 14:00 theory Day 3: 08:00 2 dives 12 m | 14:00 theory Day 4: 08:00 2 dives 18 m // Included: Complete diving equipment, activity insurance, diving certificate, Pura Vida gift, access to special offers // Prerequisites: +At least 10 years old, medical certificate valid for one year, no previous diving license required.

Night dives require very different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques required to make you a safe and confident night diver. This course will give you all the knowledge and skills to dive safely and relaxed at night or in limited visibility conditions. In a balanced mix of online learning and open water dives, you will learn how to use special equipment, the correct entry and exit techniques and how to communicate with your dive buddy at night and in limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to dive into the dark with confidence.

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and 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. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

This SSI Open Water Course takes place at Barbarian Diving in Los Cristianos, South Tenerife. The program combines academic learning, confined water training, and a minimum of four open water dives in the ocean, always conducted according to official SSI standards and under the direct supervision of certified instructors.We operate with small group sizes to ensure safety, personalized attention, and a relaxed learning environment, especially for beginners with no prior diving experience. All complete diving equipment is included and professionally prepared, handled, and transported by our team.Daily schedules may be slightly adjusted depending on sea and weather conditions, always prioritizing safety and the best possible diving experience. Training is available in English and Spanish, with other languages potentially available upon prior request.Guests can expect a friendly, professional, and safety-focused atmosphere where every step of the learning process is explained clearly, allowing them to enjoy the experience with confidence while earning their internationally recognized SSI certification.

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.

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 Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You will dive in confined water accompanied by an instructor, who will be by your side at all times so you can enjoy this unforgettable underwater experience and let the magic of scuba diving take you away. When you complete this short course, you'll get your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and you'll no doubt be looking forward to diving again. There are a lot of dive experiences waiting for you out there and this program is just what you need to get started - get started today!

As a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's best dive sites and most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

Upon completion of the program, you will earn theofficial Marine Ecology certificationThe SSI Diver Certification Program, an international recognition that supports your competencies and makes you an informed diver committed to marine conservation. This course is ideal for divers, marine biology enthusiasts and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the science behind the ocean and its extraordinary life.Go one step further in your training and become a true ocean explorer:start your SSI Marine Ecology program today!and transforms every dive into an educational and conscious experience.You may combine other Specialty courses while taking this Program. Any of the Ecology Specialty Programs are perfect.

As a Nitrox Diver, you'll be able to increase your bottom times and safety margins and reduce surface intervals, so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting. In this program you will learn new skills and increase your dive knowledge. In addition, you will learn how to plan and safely dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% and 40% certification.

If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving specialty certification and be able to dive up to 30 meters deep with a scooter or DPV.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply practical techniques for performing rescues and emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well and safely prepared to deal with emergency and rescue situations. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification.

Take an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course if you want to shorten your surface intervals and extend your dive time. You'll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! With the course you will expand your diving knowledge to plan safe dives with enriched air mixtures up to 40% oxygen. After completing the course, you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 32% or 40%.

With SSI's Diver Stress & Rescue specialty program, you'll learn the skills necessary to protect yourself and your fellow divers. Not only will you learn how to identify stress and avoid accidents, but we'll also teach you practical techniques for conducting rescues and providing assistance in emergency situations. By combining practical sessions in the pool and in open water, this program prepares you perfectly and enables you to handle emergency and rescue situations with confidence. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certification.

If you're having trouble deciding which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver program! This program allows you to try a variety of specialties before enrolling in full specialty programs. It's an excellent opportunity to experience what advanced dive training is all about and discover how valuable it can be in your underwater adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specialties. For each specialty you choose, you'll do a full briefing with your SSI Instructor and then conduct an open water training dive. In this specialty-focused tryout program, you'll have total freedom to explore. This program will allow you to take full specialty programs at any time and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training during enrollment.

Con el uso de Nitrox, podrás aumentar tus tiempos de fondo y los márgenes de seguridad, además de reducir los intervalos en superficie, por lo que podrás pasar más tiempo buceando y menos tiempo esperando. En este programa aprenderás nuevas habilidades y aumentarás tus conocimientos de buceo. Además, aprenderás a planificar y a bucear con seguridad con mezclas de aire enriquecido de hasta el 40 % de oxígeno. Al finalizar, obtendrás la certificación de Enriched Air Nitrox 40 % de SSI.

Con el programa de especialidad de Diver Stress & Rescue de SSI, aprenderás las habilidades necesarias para protegerte a ti y a tus compañeros. No solo aprenderás a identificar el estrés y a evitar accidentes, sino que también te enseñaremos técnicas prácticas para llevar a cabo rescates y proporcionar asistencia en situaciones de emergencia. Al combinar sesiones prácticas en la piscina y en aguas abiertas, este programa te prepara perfectamente y te permite gestionar situaciones de emergencia y de rescate con confianza. Al finalizar, obtendrás la certificación de especialidad de Diver Stress and Rescue de SSI.

El buceo nocturno requiere habilidades diferentes a las del buceo diurno. La especialidad de Night Diving and Limited Visibility es perfecta para aprender a bucear de noche y practicar las técnicas necesarias para convertirte en un buceador nocturno seguro y que inspira confianza. En este programa aprenderás todas las habilidades y los conocimientos necesarios para bucear con seguridad y comodidad de noche o con visibilidad limitada. Gracias a la combinación del aprendizaje en línea y las inmersiones de formación en aguas abiertas, aprenderás a entrar y salir del agua, utilizar equipo especializado y comunicarte con tu compañero de noche o con visibilidad limitada. Al finalizar, obtendrás la certificación de especialidad de Night Diving and Limited Visibility de SSI y estarás preparado para bucear de noche o con visibilidad limitada.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the combined Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program qualifies you to independently teach several key SSI programs, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and flexible schedule.

DIVEMASTER COURSE Your first professional step into the amazing world of scuba diving. The Dive Master course at Pura Vida Pro has a duration of 4 weeks with three different sections:* Dive Theory: You will learn all about recreational diving, we prepare you to increase your knowledge by giving you readings from each section of the diving encyclopedia and a final exam.* In-water practice: We do several circuits of exercises for you to achieve the mastery of a professional in order to facilitate the learning process for anyone who wants to enter the underwater world. We also prepare you for the aquatics and physical training of the course.* Course assistance: You will accompany our Instructors as an Assistant in the Open Water, Advanced, First Aid and Rescue courses, this way you will prepare yourself for your next professional step, Assistant Instructor. You will also accompany our Dive Masters, leading recreational dives and Scuba Update courses. Attending real courses is the way to get real experience, so you will be better prepared for your future.* Navigation and Oceanography: Dives and more dives with your buddies guiding in Lanzarote's dive sites, discovering the seabed and giving you safety and comfort underwater, mastering and controlling the compass with the help of natural orientation.Requirements for the course: Minimum age: 18 years old Medical certificate Advanced First Aid Certification with Oxygen Administrator Rescue Certification If you are missing any course you can do it at Pura Vida Diving without any problem. Includes: Nitrox Specialty Deep Diving Specialty Night Diving Specialty Navigation Specialty AOWD SSI 1 T-shirt as a gift Unlimited dives during your course.

The SSI Assistant Instructor course is the preparation course for SSI Assistant Instructor. At Pura Vida Pro we have the right course for you, so you can leave as a recreational dive professional. In our 4-day intensive course you will be prepared and ready to work as an Assistant Instructor. * Prerequisites before starting the course: Minimum age: 18 years. You must have 60 demonstrable dives in your log book. You must have the Divemaster certification or equivalent. Computer or Tablet to be able to follow the classes. Medical examination of less than one year of validity.* Summary: Course Duration: 4 Days.Evaluation: 1 Day. Total Course Duration: 4 Days.Duration in Hours: 24 hours approx. Schedule: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Price: 475 € (SSI fees and materials included).

Become a professional Dive Guide/Dive Master. First we will run the professional Dive Guide program, followed by all requirements to certify as a Dive Master. Program duration is 8 weeks.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the combined Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program qualifies you to independently teach several key SSI programs, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and flexible schedule.

After becoming a Divemaster, the Assistant Instructor qualification is the next step in a dive instructor's career path. This program allows you to gain teaching experience, practice briefings and provide in-water and classroom training. If you want to advance your career as a dive professional, you can take the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

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.

The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will teach you how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver StressRescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact us to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with Tenerife Diving Academy to explore your options.You will have to attend an Instructor Evaluation after the course, which is billed separately.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the combined Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program qualifies you to independently teach several key SSI programs, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and flexible schedule.

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academics and conduct in-water training. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, giving you valuable experience along your scuba diving instructor pathway. When ready, you can finish the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey to create scuba diving instructors today.

Become a professional Dive Guide/Dive Master. First we will run the professional Dive Guide program, followed by all requirements to certify as a Dive Master. Program duration is 8 weeks.

In fall 2026, you can travel with us to the Canary Island of Fuerteventura - the island with probably the most beautiful beaches in the entire archipelago. The year-round pleasant climate, the impressive landscapes and the varied diving spots make this trip a very special experience. Diving is done on steep walls, in caves, on reefs and along fascinating volcanic formations that are home to a rich variety of species. This trip is accompanied by: Iris, Dive Point Karin, Yoga Instructor Price CHF. 2150.-