Open Water Diver

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

The Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most out of every dive. Buoyancy is an essential diving skill, but any diver will tell you that it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy Specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy faster and enjoy more relaxed diving adventures. In this fascinating program, you'll also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in all diving situations. Upon completion of this course, you'll earn the Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty certification. With improved buoyancy skills, you'll soon be able to glide with ease and take the underwater photos you've been dreaming of!

Discover SSI's Perfect Buoyancy specialty and transform the way you dive! ✨ Become a Buoyancy Expert Ever seen divers who seem to fly underwater, gliding effortlessly over reefs? It's not magic, it's the mastery of buoyancy. This course gives you the keys to achieving it. You'll learn to control your position, use your breath to ascend or descend, and reduce your air consumption for longer, more enjoyable dives. Why this specialty is essential Perfect buoyancy isn't just a matter of comfort, it's a fundamental skill. It allows you to protect the environment by avoiding contact with the bottom or reef, to take stable photos, and to feel more relaxed and secure underwater. This program is designed for divers of all levels who wish to perfect their technique and explore the seabed with unrivalled ease.

Dive longer with Nitrox Discover the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver specialty and save time underwater! ⏱️ Why Nitrox? Nitrox, or enriched air, is a diving mix that contains more oxygen and less nitrogen than standard air. By reducing the amount of nitrogen your body absorbs, you can increase the duration of your dives, extend your no-decompression time and shorten your surface intervals. It's the ideal option for divers who want to maximize their exploration time, especially on successive dives over several days. What you'll learn This quick and easy-to-follow course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of nitrox diving. You'll learn how to analyze your mix, plan your dives safely and use your dive computer for nitrox parameters. Join the world of nitrox divers and enjoy every minute underwater!

### Discover the **SSI Underwater Navigation Specialty** and become a master of navigation!

Explore the Coral Gardens Discover the SSI Coral Identification Specialty** and discover the secrets of the ocean's architects!

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 calculations to get the most out of your deep dives. At the end of this course, you'll receive your Deep Diving SSI Specialty certification and be able to explore magnificent deep dive sites wherever you like. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for certain additional training courses, making it the next logical step in your diver training.

Using online learning, confined and open water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver program is a perfect foundation to become a confident and safe diver. You will learn all you need to scuba dive in open water up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. In this program, you will complete almost half of the Open Water Diver course training and can upgrade your certification easily. You just need to complete the remaining academic and confined water sessions, plus two open water training dives.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.