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Becoming a certified SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Train as an instructor and register for any specialty instructor seminar that you would like to teach. Alternatively, you can also teach your desired specialty program together with an experienced specialty instructor or apply directly to SSI for a review of your experience. If you teach enough specialties, you will automatically qualify for your Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

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 100 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 career 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 will make you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified divers. Group course price CHF. 990.-, private course CHF. 1250.- excl. digital manual CHF 216.-, indoor pool entry, rental equipment. Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

An Assistant Instructor Trainer prepares the Assistant Instructor for their theoretical instruction and practical training in the water. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer you are also qualified to assist an Instructor Trainer, giving you valuable experience on your way to becoming an Instructor. Once you are ready, you can complete the Instructor Training Seminar and become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey today to train the instructors of tomorrow. Price incl. pool entry fees CHF. 1990.-, excl. digital teaching material ca Euro 816.-

Start your weekend under water! Every Saturday morning we meet for a sea dive together. Prerequisite: OWD and experience in the lake. Costs: - CHF 50.- for the whole year (01.01.-31.12.) - or CHF 10.- per Saturday

Divers love coral reefs and with good reason. There is something magical about gliding over a healthy reef where life is happening underwater. These precious ecosystems are fascinating and the SSI Coral Identification Specialty course is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this specialty course you will learn skills and methods to identify the most important coral species and receive your SSI Coral Identification Specialty certification at the end. Course price CHF. 80.- excl. digital kit CHF. 79.-

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. This program gives you complete freedom to explore everything. You can complete the entire specialty training at any time and have your Advanced Open Water Diver training credited towards it. Group course price: CHF 395 without digital manual and equipment, CHF 120 for digital manual and digital certification Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

Diving doesn't start in the water - it starts in the nervous system. In this basic course you will learn how to significantly improve your presence, calmness and safety when diving through targeted breathing and relaxation techniques. Diving is not just a physical experience, but also a mental one - if you can consciously control your nervous system, you will experience deeper, more relaxed and more efficient diving. Course content: - Physiology of breathing: We explain how breathing and circulation interact and how you can improve your breathing efficiency - Breathing awareness & pranayama exercises: Gentle exercises to feel and direct your breathing and reduce stress responses - Prolonged exhalation & passive breathing pauses: methods to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, lower heart rate and calm the nervous system - Deep relaxation: body scan and progressive muscle relaxation to reduce muscular and mental tension before diving - Mental techniques from apnea diving: Visualization, focus and mental preparation for the dive - Breathing and relaxation routines before and after the dive: practical tools to reduce stress, promote recovery and improve performance in the water The course is aimed at all divers who want to dive more consciously, safely and relaxed - whether recreational divers, tech divers or freedivers. The exercises can be easily integrated into everyday life and into any dive preparation and will help you to experience your dives with more calm, control and enjoyment. At the end of the course you will not only have a better understanding of your breathing and relaxation techniques, but also a repertoire of routines that will support you before, during and after every dive. Price CHF 120.-.

Choosing and buying your own diving equipment is probably the biggest and most important investment you'll 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. Course price without digital manual/recertification Fr. 150.-, digital manual/recertification Fr. 94.-

Experience something special with Try CCR Diving - your gateway to a fascinating, silent underwater world. This unique program gently introduces you to diving with closed circuit rebreathers and lets you discover the depths of the sea in complete silence. Without the disturbance of air bubbles, you can experience the ocean ecosystem undisturbed. With Try CCR Diving you dive into a world of silent beauty and undiscovered wonders. Experience the silence and let yourself be enchanted by the secrets of the ocean. Your unforgettable adventure awaits you. Prerequisite: OWD Course costs CHF 150.-, Included in the price: Online training, theory, open water dives, rEvo rental equipment, gases Not included in the price: Other rental equipment

This program provides in-depth and detailed information on physics, physiology, decompression theory, aquatic environment and diving equipment. This training is required for most SSI Dive Professional programs and some Extended Range programs. You will receive the SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification upon completion of this program.

The SSI Science of Diving Specialty course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. The course is the foundation for most SSI Professional courses and some Extended Range courses 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. After completing the course, you will already be halfway to the coveted SSI Divemaster and will receive your Science of Diving certification. Group course price: CHF 250.- without Digital Manuel and equipment, CHF 94.- for Digital Manuel and Digital Brevet Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn all about the special requirements of diving with a dry suit and how to use your new equipment correctly. You will also learn a lot about the advantages of a dry suit and the correct behavior in emergency situations, which is different with dry suit diving. After completing this program, you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification.

Become a Diving Instructor and Live Your Passion To participate in the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-step Instructor Training approach. It begins with a combination of the Instructor Training Course and immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you’ll take the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Do you need more time or want to gain practical experience before becoming a full-fledged instructor? You can also complete the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, gain valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless—start your career as a dive instructor now! Price, excluding digital manual and IE: Group price CHF 2,390; VIP CHF 3,190.

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 of refreshing 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. Price CHF 120 excl. rental equipment and indoor pool entrance fee Can't find a suitable date? Then get in touch with us.

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. There are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today! price CHF. 100.-, excl. indoor pool entrance fee No suitable date found? Then get in touch with us.