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The SSI Scuba Diver program, which utilizes online instruction, confined space dives and open water dives, is the perfect foundation for gaining diver confidence and safety. With an SSI professional, you'll learn everything you need to dive in open water to depths of up to 12 meters. In this program, you will complete almost half of the training in the Open Water Diver course and can easily increase your certification. Just complete the remaining academic lessons and confined water training and two open water training dives.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving down to 12 meters with an SSI professional. It's a great way to try scuba diving and explore the underwater world around you more thoroughly. The entire Basic Diver program can be counted towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs over the next 6 months, so you can easily continue your diving adventure.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You'll dive in confined water where you'll be well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy an unforgettable first breath underwater and the magic of diving. At the end of this short course, you'll get your first SSI Try Scuba card and be guaranteed to want to dive again. There are endless diving adventures awaiting you and this course is the start of what's to come. Let's get started today!

The SSI Snorkel Diver program is the first step to discovering your inner mermaid. It's the best way to learn to snorkel and develop your confidence in the water so you can go snorkeling and explore the fascinating scenery and underwater life. You don't need to be a proficient swimmer to take part in the Snorkel Diver programme and there is no minimum age. You just need to feel comfortable in the water, be able to maintain buoyancy and be ready to start the adventure of a lifetime! In this program you will learn about the equipment and skills you need to snorkel safely. Get your SSI Snorkel Diver license today!

This globally recognized training program is the best way to start your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. One-on-one instruction is combined with in-water training, giving you the skills and experience needed to feel truly comfortable underwater. Upon completion of the course, you will be certified as an SSI Open Water Diver.

React Right SSI is a first aid course that provides you with the training and knowledge needed to provide first aid in the event of a medical emergency. In this flexible diving program, you can choose which topics you want to learn, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about administering oxygen in diving emergencies and the basics of using an automated external defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theoretical sections and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need to respond in emergency situations. By the time you gain certification, you will be able to act as a paramedic, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn certification for the SSI React Right specialty. 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.

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in confined water without any worries and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and can hardly wait for your next dive. Because there are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

If you can't decide which specialty is the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! In this program, you can try out different specializations before deciding on the fully specialized programs. It's a great way to get a feel for what advanced diver training entails and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specializations. In each specialization, you will complete one open water training dive after a detailed briefing with an SSI instructor. With this trial program of specializations, you will have complete freedom when diving. At any time in the future, you can take the complete specialization programs and count your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Many of the best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive objects attract an unusually high concentration of life and give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in living history during your dive. There's nothing like wreck diving, and SSI Wreck Diving's specialization will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and confined water diving, you will learn how to safely conduct non-penetration wreck dives to depths of up to 30 meters. You will also practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All this will ensure that you enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!

SSI's specialized Diver Stress and Rescue program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, how to prevent accidents, and learn practical techniques for performing rescue procedures and providing emergency assistance. Through a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well prepared and confident in dealing with emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

The SSI Night & Limited Visibility Specialty program teaches you the knowledge and practical skills needed to dive safely and confidently in low-light and limited visibility conditions.During the course, you will learn how to plan and conduct night dives, communicate effectively underwater, navigate in the dark, and use your dive light correctly. Discover a whole new underwater world as nocturnal marine life comes to life after sunset.Night diving means excitement, adventure and fascination all at once. Discover a completely different underwater world after dark and boost your confidence in lower-visibility conditions.

Ever wished for longer no-decompression limits? Nitrox reduces nitrogen exposure and increases safety. Take the theory, learn how to analyse your tank and set your computer into the right mode. Nitrox course is a theory-based course. So think about booking your first fun-dive on Nitrox, or combine it with a course dive.

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.

SSI Specialty Instructor certification is very easy. The training is the same as for the instructor level, except that you register for each specialty seminar you would like to teach. You can also teach your desired specialty program with an experienced instructor, or you can ask SSI directly to review your experience. If you teach enough specialization programs, you automatically qualify for Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your diving buddies and become a diving ambassador by completing the Divemaster program. All you need to get started is 40 logged/verified dives and certification in deep diving, navigation, night diving & limited visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dive experiences in each area plus dive load & rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a dive guide. If you are interested in turning your passion into a profession as a certified dive guide, teaching environmental programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is to upgrade to Divemaster with a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or anytime later by self-studying the Science of Diving materials and passing the digital final exam that will make you an SSI professional. There are thousands of job opportunities around the world for the next generation of highly skilled divers.