Information Night: Become a Dive Professional

Becoming a certified SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Train as an instructor and register for any specialty instructor seminar you would like to teach. Alternatively, you can teach your desired specialty course together with an experienced specialty instructor or apply directly to SSI for a review of your experience. If you teach enough specialties, you will automatically qualify for your Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

Do you love diving and want to make more of it? Whether you’re just starting to think about taking the next step or already have concrete plans—our information session will give you a comprehensive insight into the world of professional dive training. Discover the opportunities offered by the various training levels—from Divemaster to Instructor—and what your personal path to becoming a dive professional might look like. We’ll explain the prerequisites, the training process, the timeline, and career prospects—both nationally and internationally. The event is aimed at all divers who: * want to further develop their skills * want to take on more responsibility underwater * are pursuing a career in diving * or simply want to find out, with no obligation, whether the pro level is the right step Of course, there will also be time for personal questions and a chance to talk with our team. Learn firsthand what to expect and how we can professionally support you on your journey. Take your hobby to the next level—we’ll show you how

Take an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course if you want to shorten your surface intervals and extend your dive time. You'll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! With the course you will expand your diving knowledge to plan safe dives with enriched air mixtures up to 40% oxygen. After completing the course you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 32% or 40%.

Imagine a week where every day holds new underwater wonders: On our 8-day/7-night Brothers Daedalus-Elphinstone safari, you'll dive legendary reefs, encounter big fish and enjoy life on board in a relaxed community. This route is known worldwide for its impressive shark encounters - including regular sightings of hammerhead sharks, longimanus and other deep-sea sharks. The mixture of exciting drift dives and colorful coral gardens offers ideal conditions for spectacular animal sightings. Thanks to professional organization and a clearly structured daily schedule, you can concentrate fully on the diving and the experience

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by completing the Divemaster program. All you need is 40 verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified dives in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a Dive Guide. If you want to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster upgrade with at least 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or later by studying the Science of Diving materials yourself and passing the Digital Final Exam, which makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers. The course starts with a theory evening where the remaining dates are agreed with the participants.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by completing the Divemaster program. All you need is 40 verified dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified dives in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a Dive Guide. If you want to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster upgrade with at least 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or later by studying the Science of Diving materials yourself and passing the Digital Final Exam, which makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers.