Specialty Instructor

Many freedivers share a passion for diving deeper. The SSI Advanced Freediver program teaches you everything you need to know to increase your average dive time by improving your freediving breath-hold training. SSI Advanced Freediver teaches you the concept of freediving efficiency, which makes your body stronger and more effective in the water. Discover exciting freefall and Frenzel techniques, refined buddy system skills and much more. Log in to your MySSI account and get started online today!

WINTER SALE: 30 % discount on all Ecology courses. Instead of 190 CHF only 125 CHF. In the SSI Shark Ecology program you will learn how to interpret shark behavior, why they are often misunderstood and how to dive with sharks. This is the perfect course for shark fans and for divers who have a fear of sharks and want to overcome it. Upon completion of this program, you will receive your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and undoubtedly become an avid shark diver. Start today!

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in confined water without any worries and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and can hardly wait for your next dive. Because there are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

Without heavy equipment, freediving gives you the ultimate freedom to move underwater with ease. It is the purest form of diving and gives you the incomparable feeling of being part of the ocean. The Try Freediving course takes place in confined open water and you will quickly discover why freedivers are so passionate about their sport. Join in and discover the freediver in you!

In this beginner course, you will learn everything you need to conduct freediving dives to a depth of 5 meters in a pool/limited open water together with a buddy. Through a combination of online training and practical sessions, this course provides you with all the skills and knowledge you need. On completion of the course you will receive your SSI Basic Freediver certification. The course starts with a theory evening where the remaining dates are agreed with the participants.

React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!

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%.

WINTER SALE: 30 % discount on all Ecology courses. Instead of 190 CHF only 125 CHF. Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of nudibranchs in seven detailed lessons. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, their relationships with other marine organisms, their feeding habits and their important role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans and learn more about their importance for research and conservation. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures and is ideal for marine biology fans, students and the curious. Join us and discover the secrets of nudibranchs.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification. The course starts with a theory evening where the remaining dates are agreed with the participants. The theory evening starts at 18:00.

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, which 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 course starts with a theory evening where the remaining dates are agreed with the participants.

The SSI Freediver opens the door to freediving activities all over the world. Learning to freedive with SSI is easier than you think. This program combines online training, pool and open water dives to make you a confident and safe freediver in no time. Once certified, you'll be able to dive with a buddy in open water to a depth of 20 meters and explore a variety of stunning underwater ecosystems around the world. Start online today and the course will begin with a theory evening where the remaining dates will be agreed with the participants.

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. The course starts with a theory evening where the remaining dates are agreed with the participants.

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. On completion of the course you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification. The course starts with a theory evening where the remaining dates are agreed with the participants.

The SSI Altitude Specialty program provides divers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely plan and conduct dives in waters above 300 meters above sea level. When diving at higher altitudes, the environmental conditions change significantly, especially due to the lower atmospheric pressure. These changes affect the physics of diving, nitrogen uptake and decompression planning and require appropriate preparation. During the course, participants learn the theoretical principles of altitude diving, including the effects of altitude on pressure conditions, no-decompression times, repetitive dives and surface intervals. Special emphasis is placed on the correct adjustment and use of dive computers and the planning of safe dive profiles under altitude conditions. In addition, important safety aspects such as acclimatization, travel planning and correct behaviour before and after diving at altitude are covered. The practical training dives give participants the opportunity to directly apply what they have learned. They practice planning and executing high altitude dives, controlled ascents, precise buoyancy control and the safe handling of often cold and challenging environmental conditions. After completing the program, participants will be able to plan and execute dives in mountain lakes and other highland waters independently and safely. A valid Open Water Diver certification or equivalent is required for participation. The program is aimed at divers who want to expand their skills and dive safely in alpine or high-altitude waters.

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.