Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

In the Shark Ecology SSI program, you'll learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they're often misunderstood and how to dive with them. It's the perfect course for shark fans and divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you'll earn your Shark Ecology SSI specialty certification and undoubtedly become a diver with a passion for sharks. Get started today!

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First professional level. You'll learn to guide divers, lead a snorkeling trip or assist an instructor.

Coral reefs are very popular with divers, and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with vibrant marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program 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'll learn to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.

The world's oceans are home to thousands of species of fish, and you'll meet many of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you'll learn all the skills and concepts you need to identify the common reef fish families of the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. Upon completion of this course, you will receive your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you'll learn to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You'll learn how rays contribute to the health of ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your Manta & Ray Ecology SSI specialty certification.

In the Marine Ecology SSI specialty program, you'll learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environment. You'll learn how energy flows through colonies and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your new knowledge, you'll appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and get your Marine Ecology SSI certification.

Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You'll want to dive with them even more after completing the Sea Turtle Ecology SSI Specialty Program! This specialty program provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems and the threats to their survival. Upon completion of this course, you will be awarded the Sea Turtle Ecology SSI specialty certification.

This world-renowned certification program is the best way to start your adventures of a lifetime as a certified diver. Customized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you the skills and experience you need to be truly comfortable underwater. You'll earn your Open Water Diver SSI certification.

It's easy for diving skills to become outdated and for you to lose confidence when you haven't dived for a while. With Scuba Skills Update SSI, we'll get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This refresher course allows you to review and practice the diving techniques you learned during your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI professional. It's an ideal course to take just before a diving vacation, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you're a non-certified Open Water diver, the Dive Skills Update is ideal for practicing your skills before your Open Water training dives. As the course duration is not fixed, you can take your time and concentrate on the skills you need help with.

If you can't decide which Specialty programs are right for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You'll be able to try deep diving and l\

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you everything you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mix of theory sessions and open water dives. You'll learn how to safely plan and execute your deep diving adventures, and how to use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most out of your deep dives. On completion of this course, you'll receive your Deep Diving SSI Specialty certification and be able to explore magnificent deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for certain additional training courses, making it the next logical step in your diver training.

The Diver Stress and Rescue SSI specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You'll learn to identify stress, prevent accidents and receive practical techniques for performing rescues and providing emergency care. Through a combination of practical pool and open water sessions, you'll become well prepared and confident in handling emergency and rescue situations. At the end of the course, you'll receive Diver Stress and Rescue SSI specialty certification.

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