Classified Diving Instructor - Professional Crossover / Courses

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please contact us to confirm pool training dates. This course includes 2 parts- Academics followed by 2 pool sessions where you learn the skills of perfect buoyancy. Diving in the open water is optional and incurs additional fees. Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license (actual card for extra fees), pool rent, equipment rentExcluded: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins, Wetsuits

The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please contact us to confirm pool training dates. This course includes 2 parts- Academics followed by 2 open water dives where you learn the skills of diving in limited visibility conditions and night. . Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license, pool rent, equipment rent, lights Excluded: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins, Wetsuits)

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, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please contact us to confirm pool and open water (sea) training dates. This course includes 2 days of academics where we go through through stress in all its shapes and how to prevent it and treat it. We will also discuss self and others rescue. followed by 2 pool sessions where you learn how to be confident diver and master self rescue skills. You will also learn about others help and rescue. Then all these skills will be practiced in the open water to increase your level of confidence and comfort. Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license (actual card for extra fees), pool rent, equipment rentExcluded: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins, Wetsuits)

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.The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please contact us to confirm pool and open water (sea) training dates. This course includes 2 days of academics where we together discuss what it means to be in the sea and how we adapt to the aquatic environment and the marine life. followed by 2 pool sessions where you learn the awesome skills of scuba diving and then 2 days of actually applying those awesome skills in a safe sea environment. Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license (actual card for extra fees), pool rent, equipment rentExcluded: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins, Wetsuits)هذا البرنامج هو بداية طريقك لمغامرة ستدوم مدى حياتك كغواص سكوبا مؤهل. ستحصل على تدريب ملائم لقدراتك بالإضافة إلى جلسات تدريب في الماء  لتعلم وممارسة المهارات والحصول على الخبرة اللازمة ليس لأن البرنامج مصمم لتتمكن من الغوص فقط. إنما لتتمكن من  الغوص بكل ثقة وراحة. ستحصل على رخصة غواص مياه مفتوحة من إس إس آي في نهاية هذا البرنامج عند اجتيازك المهاراتالتواريخ المذكورة هنا هي أول يوم للتسجيل في الدورة. يُرجى التواصل معنا لتأكيد مواعيد التدريب في المسبح والمياه المفتوحة (البحر). تتضمن هذه الدورة يومين من المحاضرات النظرية حيث نناقش معًا معنى التواجد في البحر وكيفية التكيف مع البيئة المائية والحياة البحرية. يلي ذلك جلستان في المسبح لتعلم مهارات الغوص الرائعة، ثم يومان من التدريب العملي على تطبيق هذه المهارات في بيئة بحرية آمنة. هدفنا هو أن تصبح غواصًا آمنًا وسعيدًا. يُرجى إحضار زجاجة الماء الخاصة بك لملئها. مركزنا خالٍ من البلاستيك، ونسعى جاهدين لتحقيق رحلات خالية من النفايات. مشمول: الكتب الرقمية، الرخصة الرقمية، استئجار المسبح، استئجار المعدات غير مشمول: المعدات الشخصية (النظارة، القصبة ، جزمة الغوص، الزعانف)

Underwater photography has some challenges not found on land, but with the SSI Photo Video specialty program, you will soon learn how to capture your amazing underwater experiences. This program provides the in-depth knowledge you need to dive with an underwater camera and properly use, maintain and store your equipment. You will develop your skills and learn techniques to take underwater images and video safely and easily, plus perfect your diving abilities while using your underwater camera system. Learn how to take high quality images that you can share with everyone and earn your SSI Photo Video specialty certification. Get started today!...The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please contact us to confirm pool training dates. This course includes 2 parts- Academics followed by 2 pool sessions where you learn the skills of taking great images. Tell us about your camera and setup before you come. Bring your camera. We will try different setups in the pool and how to maximize on getting great images. Diving in the open water is optional and incurs additional fees. Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license (actual card for extra fees), pool rent, equipment rentExcluded: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins, Wetsuits, Camera and lights

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. This is your entry to the professional world of scuba divers. 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 and learn how to organize scuba diving trips and how to become a productive member in a very busy scuba center. You can also get another certification and become training specialist and teach beautiful courses about the ocean and the marine life. This course also qualifies you to enter instructor training course.This course can be for any diver who wants to become more confident and has environmental awareness, and not necessarily make a career out of it. You will be able to assess dive sites, analyze divers and lead friends if you want to. The course is composed of academics (read before you come), 2 pool training sessions to sharpen your open water and rescue skills. Your rescue skills need to be top-notch (do not worry we will work on that). Shore diving to learn about safety, connections and guiding, and also a boat trip to learn more about preparations, control and guiding in bigger environments. Do call us to confirm actual dates as schedule only reflects registerations intake dates.Included: Digital educational materials, Digital license, SSI professional registration fees, pool rent, one boat trip, Tanks Excluded: All other equipment

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. You want to do this slowly to enjoy the journey and have experience before becoming an instructor, actually that is a good plan. You can pace your self and your budget. You can then participate with us in teaching different courses and whenever you feel ready, take that next step to become an instructor.

Professionals are expected to read the materials before starting the course. Commitment to the time table is of outmost importance. The IE scheduling will be discussed after 2 weeks from course commencement to ensure progress and adequate preparations.The course fees does not include the digital materials, SSI registration and exam feesProfessionals are expected to have their full gear. Tanks will be provided.

In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they are often misunderstood and how to dive with sharks. This is an ideal course for shark lovers and divers who are worried about sharks but want to overcome their fears. Upon completion of this program, you will have your own certification for the SSI Shark Ecology Specialty and will undoubtedly become an enthusiastic shark diver. Get started today!The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please, contact us to confirm dates. This course includes 3 parts, and in the last part, we discuss and analyze global shark attacks to give you more understanding about these magnificent creatures. Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital licenseThis course can be done in person or on-line

Coral reefs are highly regarded among divers, and rightly so; wandering over healthy coral reefs filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and SSI Coral Identification is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this Coral Diving Specialty program, you will learn how to identify different types of coral reefs and earn your SSI Coral Identification certification.The dates listed here are the first day of course registration. Please contact us to confirm dates. This course is part of our Saving Blues Path. We will be very happy to talk to you about this as well. We highly encourages you to take a trip with us to one of the beautiful islands of Jubail to pair knowledge with real marine experience. Diving in the open water is optional and incurs additional fees. Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license.Excluded: Trip, Equipment Rent, Slates 

It's easy for scuba skills to rust and lose confidence when you haven't dived for a while. With SSI's Scuba Skills Update, we'll get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This Scuba Skills Update course allows you to review and practice the diving skills you learned in the Open Water Diver program, under the supervision of an SSI professional. This is a great course to take before your diving vacation, so you can spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, Scuba Skills Update is perfect for practicing your diving skills before your open water training dives. This course has no fixed format because it can be tailored to your needs and the skills needed to be reviewed (for example, rescue, dive guide or simply open water skills). The fee is based on 3 parts, one day of knowledge update, a pool training session, and one open water session to bring all those skills to life. Extra training incurs extra feesPlease call us to confirm dates and discuss your needs so we can structure your experience accordingly  Our goal is to get you to be a safe and happy diver. Please bring your water bottle to fill. We are plastic-free center. We are aiming for zero-waste trips.Included: Digital educational materials, digital license, pool rent, equipment rentExcluded: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins, Wetsuits

SSI's Computer Diving program is designed 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 dive safety, but also make dive planning and execution 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 a dive. Too often, divers buy a computer and use it only 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 specialization online today!Bring your computer with you or buy a computer from the center (please call us to check availiblity) we carry Mares and Garmin. If you like to take your new knowledge into actual practice in the open water (we do encourage that) additional fees incurs

In this specialized program, you'll gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a given point, as well as basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of this enhances your underwater observation skills, improves the safety of your dives and helps you get the most out of each dive. Upon completion, you will be awarded the SSI Navigation Specialty Certificate. The program is 2 parts - Academics: 1 day we learn about natural and compass navigation. Open Water: 1 day where you learn the skills to navigate in the sea Included: Digital materials, Digital license, Equipment rentNot included: Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving shoes, Fins)

The SSI Extended Range Foundations program provides you with an opportunity to enhance your advanced diving skills in a workshop environment. Learn more about using tec diving gear with any total diving system you are certified to use and build upon your basic skill set to master buoyancy, trim, finning techniques, positioning, and communication. The Extended Range Foundations program provides supplementary training to existing certifications to increase your confidence and in-water control. All in-water sessions are completed in a pool/confined water environment at depths less than 12 meters. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Foundations certification after completing this program.Take your skills and buoyancy to the next level. If you are thinking to go technical or do decompression diving or simply enjoy the water with a great set of skills, this course is for you. You will be surprised how your air consumption will start to improve.This course is all about practice practice practice. We will do one day in the pool to set the basics then we are going to spend 2 days in the open sea Included: Digital material, Digital License, Pool rent, Equipment rentExcluded: Personal Equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving Shoes, Fins)

The 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.We highly recommend combining this course with real diving. There will be 2 open water shore dives where knowledge meet actual fish Included: Digital materials, Digital licenseNot included: Equipment rent, Personal equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Diving shoes, Fins), Slates