Open Water Diver

Lost items are now a thing of the past with the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty course. In this fascinating course you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will learn how to use search patterns, special dive plans and underwater communication skills and practice using special equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search techniques and practicing search procedures in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver during this course. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty certification.

With Nitrox you no longer have to choose between safety and longer bottom time. In addition to the practical application, you will learn how to plan and carry out your Nitrox dives safely. This program also meets the basic requirements for participating in technical diving later on.

Night dives require very different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques required to make you a safe and confident night diver. This course 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 learning 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.

This specialty course 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 given 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.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course is the best way to improve your buoyancy and experience perfect dives. Buoyancy control is one of the most important diving skills, but as any experienced diver will tell you, it takes time to perfect. 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 course, you will also learn new skills to protect the underwater world that can always be used. At the end of the course 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.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course is the best course to learn how to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, avoid accidents and apply 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 & Rescue Specialty certification.

Choosing and buying your own diving equipment is probably the biggest and most important investment you'll 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 course 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.