Deep Diving

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!

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.

The SSI Open Water Diver course is an introductory course to the world of scuba diving and is designed for beginners who have no previous diving experience. During the course, participants learn the basics of diving, such as proper equipment, diving techniques, diving physics and physiology, and safety regulations. The course includes theoretical lessons that teach the basics of diving, as well as practical exercises in the water to apply what they have learned. Participants also complete open water dives to improve their skills and confidence under the supervision of their experienced instructors. Upon successful completion of the SSI Open Water Diver course, participants receive a certificate that entitles them to dive to a depth of 18 meters worldwide. This course lays the foundation for further diving training and enables participants to explore the fascinating underwater world.

In the SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty course you will learn how to dive with rays and distinguish between different rays. You will learn about the important role of rays in the marine ecosystem and why these noble animals need our protection. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career. Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.

The Manta & Ray Ecology course provides in-depth knowledge about the fascinating world of manta rays and rays. These elegant sea creatures play a crucial role in marine ecosystems and are at the same time highly endangered by human influences. In this course, participants learn about the most important species of manta rays and rays, their biological characteristics, their behavior and their role in the marine food web. Special focus is placed on their reproduction, their migratory movements and the ecological relationships that ensure their survival. Another focus is the protection of these animals. Topics such as overfishing, bycatch, habitat loss and the international trade in gill traps are covered, as are current conservation programs and sustainable management approaches. Participants will learn how research, tourism and responsible diving can actively contribute to the protection of manta rays and rays. The course is aimed at divers, freedivers and people interested in the sea who want to deepen their knowledge and develop a better understanding of these extraordinary animals. It combines scientifically sound content with practical relevance for diving and marine conservation.