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further dates on request / Diving skills easily become rusty and after a while you lose confidence in your own abilities. An SSI Scuba Skills Update will get you back in the water and back to your old strength in no time at all. In the refresher course, you repeat and practise the diving skills from your Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI professional. However, a scuba skills update is not only a relaxed way to refresh your diving skills, but often also a prerequisite for resuming diving training after a break. If you don't want to worry about your skills on your diving vacation and would rather enjoy the underwater world instead, take the course shortly before your trip. The course is also ideal for Open Water Diver students to consolidate their diving skills before open water dives. The flexible course duration allows you to take your time and concentrate on your weaknesses.

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.

more dates on request / As a deep diver you have the unique opportunity to discover some of the best dive sites in the world and the most sought after marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty teaches you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training programs, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

additional dates on request / Join an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty program 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! The program expands your diving knowledge to include safe planning of 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%.

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.

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.

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This course teaches the basic knowledge of diving in an overhead environment. Behavior, dive planning, learning new swimming and buoyancy techniques, handling a main line, emergency procedures and equipment configurations are essential components of the course. This program can be optimally combined with Advanced Wreck. It is the perfect introduction to cave diving.
The course includes several theory lessons as well as training sessions in shallow water and in caves.

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.

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 a care in the world 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!

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.

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.