Divemaster - Professional Crossover / Courses

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

further dates on request / If you can't yet decide which specialty programs are right for you, take part in an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! This program allows you to learn about different diving topics before deciding on a full specialty program. It's a great way to learn what your Advanced training is all about and how valuable it can be for your diving adventures. In the Advanced Open Water Diver program you have the opportunity to try out five specialties. After a detailed briefing with your SSI instructor, you will complete one open water training dive for each specialty. This gives you the opportunity to discover all specialty programs. You can complete all specialty programs at a later date at any time and have your Advanced Open Water Diver training dive credited towards this.

Further dates on request / You want to dive without a buddy? Would you like to know what it takes to be able to dive alone? Then this course is just right for you. Prerequisite: min. 100 logged dives

Further dates on request / This specialty program provides you with the knowledge and advanced skills you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distances, leaving and returning to a specific point and simple navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to optimize your diving experience. All of this will sharpen your underwater observation skills, increase your diving safety and help you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

additional dates on request / The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty program is the best course to learn the skills necessary to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and learn 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 and Rescue Specialty certification.

further dates on request / As a dry suit diver you can dive warm and comfortable in cold waters all year round. Only dry suit diving opens up the special underwater landscapes of cold water, such as dives on icebergs in the remote Arctic or fascinating places teeming with life despite the cold. Dry suits are also great if you dive several times a day. Instead of struggling to get out of the cold, wet wetsuit each time, the dry suit diver simply leaves his suit on. The best way to dry suit dive is the SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty program. Here you will gain the necessary knowledge and learn all the skills to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. This includes how to use the special equipment and how to deal with difficult situations and problems with the dry suit. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification.

further dates by arrangement / The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy to experience perfect dives. Buoyancy is one of the most important diving skills, but any experienced diver will tell you that perfecting it takes time. In this course you will learn advanced buoyancy skills and techniques to help you master your buoyancy faster. By improving your water position and optimizing your buoyancy control, you can reduce your air consumption and increase your bottom times. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills to protect the underwater world that can always be used. At the end of the program you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. Well-balanced, you will soon be gliding calmly through the water, taking the underwater photos you've always dreamed of or simply enjoying the weightlessness.

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SSI has developed the Computer Diving Program to help certified divers become familiar with the features and benefits of a dive computer. Knowing and using all the features of a dive computer will not only increase your diving safety, but also make it easier to plan and conduct your dive. The SSI Computer Diving Program shows you the features and capabilities of various dive computers and explains how to use these features before, during and after your dive. Often divers buy a computer and only use it for basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning how to get the most out of your dive computer. Start your SSI Computer Diving Specialty online today!

Further dates on request / Night dives require completely different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty program is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques necessary to make you a safe and confident night diver. This program 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 lessons 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.

additional dates on request / The SSI Science of Diving Specialty program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. The program is the foundation for most SSI Professional programs as well as some Extended Range programs and is an essential part of deepening your diving knowledge. You can complete your SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification online from the comfort of your own home. Upon completion of the course, you will be halfway to the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and receive your Science Of Diving certification.

additional dates on request / This certification program is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a certified Scuba Diver and begin an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and hands-on training ensures that you have the skills and experience to dive safely and with confidence. At the end of the course you will receive your SSI Open Water Diver certification and the suggested dates are start dates. The remaining dates are arranged individually with the customer, other dates on request.

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additional dates on request / Join the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty program and discover how marine organisms interact with each other and their environment, how energy flows through communities and how different marine ecosystems influence each other. With this newfound knowledge, you will probably appreciate marine life even more. Upon completion of the program, you will receive your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

further dates on request / Choosing and buying your own diving equipment is probably the biggest and most important investment you make as a diver, but it's easy to get it wrong. We want you to put together the best diving equipment for you and also know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most out of your investment and enjoy safe and worry-free dives for many years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques Specialty is the best specialty to learn all about the selection, maintenance and correct storage of your diving equipment. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn detailed information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a basic understanding of your diving equipment. Through preventive maintenance of your equipment, you will get the maximum performance and longevity out of your diving equipment.