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SSI Explorers – The brand-new program for young aquatic enthusiasts

SSI Explorers – The brand-new program for young aquatic enthusiasts

This program allows children starting at age six to go underwater and sample the different ways they can explore the aquatic world around them.

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Learn anytime, anywhere, on any device – get the free MySSI app!

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Book your next Dive Course – SSI Course & Event Calendar

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SSI Center Locator – find your training center for all your upcoming underwater adventures!

SSI Center Locator – find your training center for all your upcoming underwater adventures!

Search the center locator in your area or anywhere you wish to travel around the world and find your partner of choice. See which dive sites they operate, check their upcoming training schedule, travel, and social events, and much more.

SSI Dive Site Locator – Dive Holiday Planning made easy. Get inspired now!

SSI Dive Site Locator – Dive Holiday Planning made easy. Get inspired now!

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Explore worldwide job opportunities!

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MyDiveGuide – A smart online dive travel guide, made by divers for divers!

MyDiveGuide – A smart online dive travel guide, made by divers for divers!

We have created a unique and comprehensive database, connecting Dive Sites and their potential Wildlife Encounters with SSI Training Centers worldwide. Check it out and plan your next dive adventure virtually!

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Become a SSI Professional and join our global network now!

Become a SSI Professional and join our global network now!

There are many dive professional levels waiting for you. Explore your options while experiencing a new lifestyle and career opportunities worldwide!

Explore worldwide job opportunities!

Explore worldwide job opportunities!

Find your place in SSl’s global network through the Job Database - we are constantly growing and have plenty of career options for you!

Learn anytime, anywhere, on any device – get the free MySSI app!

Learn anytime, anywhere, on any device – get the free MySSI app!

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Register free and join the community

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Computer Diving

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Unlock your dive computer’s full potential

SSI designed the Computer Diving program to help certified divers become familiar with the features and benefits of using a dive computer. By understanding and knowing how to use all the functions of a dive computer, you will not only increase your dive safety but also make planning and executing your dive easier.

The SSI Computer Diving program explores the functions and capabilities of different dive computers and explains how to use these functions before, during, and after your dive. Often, divers purchase a computer and only use it for its basic information. Get the most out of your investment by learning to use your dive computer to its full potential.

Start your SSI Computer Diving specialty online today!

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Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease.

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Minimum Age

 

10

Amount of Academic Sessions

 

5

Maximum Training Depth

 

30 m / 100 ft

Suggested duration (h)

 

3-6

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Unleash your dive computer’s full potential

Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:

Master features for real-time monitoring and minimizing decompression risks

Streamline planning with real-time data, ensuring smoother and enjoyable dives

Explore diverse environments and optimize overall performance for a valuable diving experience

Continue your Training and earn free Recognition

Upgrade your training experience by taking more Specialty Programs. These are a perfect match to your current training! When you complete a certain number of Specialty Programs paired with Logged Dives, you will also automatically earn the SSI Recognition Ratings – SSI Specialty Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver and SSI Master Diver.

Continue your SSI Specialty training right away and earn recognition as you become a safer and more comfortable diver!

Deep Diving

Many exciting and iconic dive sites lie in deeper waters. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will get you there - safely and with confidence. Learn how to plan and conduct dives to between 18 and 40 meters deep with SSI.

15
Minimum Age
10-15
Suggested duration (h)
3
Open Water Sessions

Enriched Air Nitrox

Extend your dive time, shorten your surface intervals and spend more time exploring the dive sites you love, with the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty certification program.

10
Minimum Age
3-6
Suggested duration (h)

Science of Diving

Immerse in physics, physiology, decompression theory and the aquatic environment with the online SSI Science of Diving Specialty. You will be halfway to earning your Divemaster rating. Get started now!

10
Minimum Age
8-12
Suggested duration (h)

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Training Prerequisites

SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of:

Swim Assessment

Survival Float

Technical Requirements

To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App.

Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid.

Training Center Selection & Affiliation

Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience.

Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations.

Medical & Administrative Requirements

Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.

Responsible Diver Code

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Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required)

Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union)

Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification)

Training Course Costs

Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. The components are:

Training Materials / Digital Kit

Tuition for Academics and In-Water Training

Open Water Training Dives

Certification

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Try a range of dive styles, improve your skills and get the experience you need to explore the world’s best dive sites. Whatever your dive passion, we have an SSI advanced training program for you. Get your SSI Specialty certifications to become a safe and comfortable diver.

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Belize

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Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago composed of over 7,000 islands in three main regions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

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Mauritius

Mauritius, an island of incomparable beauty, is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking coral reefs and marine life ever to be seen.

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Maldives

An island nation located off the southwest coast of India in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is made up of 26 different ring-shaped reefs called, atolls.

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