Become an Open Water Diver

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified diver. Personalized instruction is combined with in-water practice sessions to help you gain the skills and experience needed to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Decompression Diving specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You’ll learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational diving equipment and a decompression tank. You’ll learn how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, including gas switching, reserve time, and ascent time. Using these computer functions will become second nature, allowing you to safely conduct limited-decompression dives without having to spend hours planning the dive. Upon completion of this course, you’ll earn the SSI Decompression Diving certification and will be able to explore magnificent deep sites or large wrecks without being limited by no-decompression limits. The possibilities for your diving adventures just got even wider!

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You’ll learn to identify stress, prevent accidents, and receive practical techniques for performing rescues and providing emergency care. Through a combination of practical sessions in the pool and in open water, you’ll become well-prepared and confident in handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion of this course, you’ll earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.