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As a dry suit diver you can dive warm and comfortable in cold waters all year round. Only dry suit diving opens you up to the special underwater landscapes of cold water, such as dives on the 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.

The SSI Science of Diving Specialty program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. The program is the foundation for most SSI Professional programs as well as some Extended Range programs and is an essential part of deepening your diving knowledge. You can complete your SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification online from the comfort of your own home. Upon completion of the course, you will be halfway to the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and receive your Science Of Diving certification.

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.

SSI has developed the Computer Diving Program to help certified divers become familiar with the features and benefits of a dive computer. Knowing and using all the features of a dive computer will not only increase your diving safety, but also make it easier to plan and conduct your dive. The SSI Computer Diving Program shows you the features and capabilities of various dive computers and explains how to use these features before, during and after your dive. Often divers buy a computer and only use it for basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning how to get the most out of your dive computer. Start your SSI Computer Diving Specialty online today!

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 the 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%.

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty shows you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational diving system and a single decompression tank. You will learn and practice how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, such as gas change or gas integration, as well as the remaining air time and ascent time. Using these computer features will quickly become second nature to you, allowing you to perform safe dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and will be able to explore breathtaking deep dive sites or large wrecks without the limitations of no-decompression limits. The chances of expanding your diving adventures have just increased!

If you can't decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation as well as 3 other specialty areas before deciding on a full specialty training. It's a great way to experience what Advanced Open Water Diver training is all about and how valuable it can be for your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program you will learn about 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a detailed briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this program, you have complete freedom to explore everything. You can complete the entire specialty training at any time and receive credit for your Advanced Open Water Diver training.

Becoming an SSI Open Water Diver is the best way to start your diving adventure! We will familiarize you with the skills and equipment. Getting started is easy! Register for the Open Water course and get your feet wet with the SSI Scuba Diver program.SSI training is designed so that you complete the theory at your own pace and when it suits you. We support you with color manuals, DVDs and the offer of free online training, so you have plenty of training opportunities.For your practical training in the pool and in the open water, an instructor will be at your side to show you how to use the diving equipment and practice with you until you feel comfortable. You will be given enough time to get used to the underwater world before completing your open water dives, and once you have successfully completed your training, you will receive your globally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certification. Countless possibilities are now open to you! Short on time? Get your Scuba Diver certification during your vacation and upgrade your Open Water Diver qualification at home with little effort.The Scuba Diver is perfect for those who don't have enough time to complete a full Open Water Diver program in one place. This program is roughly equivalent to the first half of the Open Water Diver program and you can then complete the second step to Open Water Diver at any time and in any location, allowing you to experience diving to the fullest. You will be trained in the right skills, knowledge, equipment and experience to make you feel safe and comfortable underwater. You will also be accompanied by an SSI Instructor on your underwater adventures.

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.

Through online learning and open water and confined water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver course provides you with the perfect foundation to become an independent and safe diver. You will learn everything you need for open water dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters together with an SSI Professional. With this course you will complete about half of the Open Water Diver course and can upgrade your certification later. All you have to do is complete the remaining theory and limited open water units as well as two open water training dives.

A Referral Diver is a beginner diver who has completed the theory and pool/limited open water training for the SSI Open Water Diver program, but wishes to complete the open water dives at another SSI Dive Center or at a later date. This type of course allows you to complete the training in two parts, often with the theory and pool exercises in one country and the open water dives on vacation in warmer waters

An Indoordiver is a diver who makes his first dives in a swimming pool or a specially designed diving pool. The Indoordiver course teaches the basics of diving under controlled conditions before going into open water. Upon successful completion, the diver receives a certificate that qualifies them for certain dives in confined water. What is an indoor diver course? An indoor diver course is a diving course that takes place in a controlled environment such as a swimming pool or indoor diving center. The course teaches the basic diving skills and knowledge required for safe diving. Difference to Open Water Diver: The main difference to the Open Water Diver course is that all dives in the Indoor Diver course take place in a swimming pool or an artificial body of water, rather than in open water. After completing the Indoor Diver course, you can usually dive with a buddy or under the supervision of an instructor to a certain depth (often 18 meters) in confined waters. Additional open water dives are often required to obtain full open water certification. Benefits of an indoor diver course: Safety: The course provides a safe learning environment without the risks of waves, currents and other uncertainties of open water. Controlled environment: Instructors have full control over the conditions and can customize learning progress. Preparation for open water dives: The course teaches the basic skills and knowledge required for open water diving. Ideal for beginners: The Indoor Diver course is a good introduction for anyone who wants to start diving without having to jump into deep water immediately. Faster entry: An indoor diver course is often quicker and easier to complete than a full open water diver course. Requirements for an indoor diver course: Minimum age: The minimum age for the course is usually 10 years. Health: It is important that the diver is healthy and fit to dive. Motivation: The willingness to learn the basics of diving and to practice under supervision is also important. In summary, the Indoor Diver course is a good way to learn the basics of diving in a safe and controlled environment in preparation for open water diving.

Dreaming of leading certified divers in groups underwater or taking your first step towards instructor certification? Become an SSI Dive Guide! Take the first step towards your Divemaster certification now. Facts and training standards The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. You will learn to safely guide certified divers in different environments and changing conditions. Through dive briefings, assessing dive conditions and leading dives, you will develop into a confident dive guide in no time. Start your professional diving career as a Dive Guide or continue to qualify as a Divemaster.

Achieve your certification as a Dive Guide with SSI The Dive Guide course is the first step on an exciting journey. You will learn to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. Through dive briefings, assessing dive conditions and leading dives, you will develop into a confident dive guide in no time. Start your professional diving career as a Dive Guide or continue to qualify as a Divemaster.