Basic Freediver

The ocean is full of dive sites, but many of the best are only accessible by boat. If you want to explore these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn to dive with confidence and trust from different types of boats. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract school pelagics and marine megafauna not close to shore. You can experience the thrill of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, filling your day with dives away from the crowds and sailing off into the sunset. Using online training and open water dive sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal boats and liveaboards. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialist certification. Start today!

Many of the ocean's best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract an unusually high density of marine life and give you the chance to immerse yourself in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and SSI Wreck Diving expertise will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. Through a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely dive around wrecks and artificial reefs to depths of up to 30 meters. You will also develop your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All this will enable you to enjoy wreck diving safely and get the most out of every dive. After completing this program you will receive your SSI Wreck Diving specialist certificate. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Start online today!

In the SSI Shart Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behavior, why it is often misunderstood, and how to dive with sharks. This course is an excellent option for shark enthusiasts and divers who are concerned about sharks but want to overcome their fears. Once you complete this program, you will receive your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and will undoubtedly become an avid shark diver. Start now!

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, prevent accidents and learn practical techniques to provide rescue and emergency care. Through a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will be well prepared and confident in dealing with emergency and rescue situations. On completion, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certificate.

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely manage certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, conducting site assessments and leading dives, you will soon become a confident Dive Guide. Start your diving career as a Professional Dive Guide or continue on to Divemaster qualifications.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to start 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 you need to become truly comfortable underwater. After these steps, you will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.