Courses

Enriched Air Nitrox

Why Take This Course: The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when compared to air.&nb... Find Out More

Navigation

What You Will Learn: This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, basic navigation patterns, and how to leave and return to a designated point. This course con... Find Out More

Deep Diving

Why Take This Course: Many exciting dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives up to 130 feet. This course consists of one in-person classroom session,&nbs... Find Out More

Night and Limited Visibility

Why Take This Course: This program provides you with the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. Some of the ocean's most amazing creatures only come out at night, so your dive doesn't have to end when the sun goes down. What Yo... Find Out More

Diver Stress & Rescue

Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue situations. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress, prevent accidents, and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers. This program consists of one day in the clas... Find Out More

Open Water Diver & Enriched Air Nitrox

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. The SSI Open Water Diver course is broken up into three parts: academic learning, in-water pool training, and multiple open water dives to ensure you have the experience and skills nece... Find Out More

Private Open Water & Enriched Air Nitrox

Personalized training, in-person classroom sessions, and in-water practice in the pool to ensure you have the experience and skills required to truly become comfortable and confident as an Open Water diver. As a part of our Open Water Diver experience, we include the Enriched Air Nitrox course as well. This c... Find Out More

2 Person Semi-Private Open Water Diver Plus Nitrox

Personalized training, in-person classroom sessions, and in-water practice in the pool to ensure you have the experience and skills required to truly become comfortable and confident as an Open Water diver. As a part of our Open Water Diver experience, we include the Enriched Air Nitrox course as well. This c... Find Out More

3-6 Person Semi-Private Open Water plus Nitrox Class

Personalized training, in-person classroom sessions, and in-water practice in the pool to ensure you have the experience and skills required to truly become comfortable and confident as an Open Water diver. As a part of our Open Water Diver experience, we include the Enriched Air Nitrox course as well. This c... Find Out More

Science of Diving

This program provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment, and diving equipment. The training provided in the SSI Science of Diving program increases your understanding of these topics and provides you with additional information about decompression theor... Find Out More

Fish Identification

The ocean is filled with fascinating and beautiful fish of every shape and size. This non-diving specialty program teaches you the skills and concepts required to identify the common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and Red Sea reef fish. You will earn the SSI Fish Identification Specialty certification after compl... Find Out More

Shark Ecology

Many humans fear sharks, but is that reputation deserved? This program will teach you about the unique anatomy and senses of sharks, as well as their mating behaviors and life cycle. We will discuss the evolution of sharks and why they are very ecologically important in the ocean. During this course... Find Out More

DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid

Why Take This Course: The American Heart Association states that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provided by a bystander immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. This course will help prepare you to handle cardiovascular events and other life-threatening i... Find Out More

DAN Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries

Why Take This Course: When a diving accident occurs, being able to recognize the problem and respond with the appropriate care can speed the diver's recovery and minimize lasting effects. Oxygen first aid provides needed oxygen to body tissues, helps shrink any gas bubbles that may have developed during ascent... Find Out More

React Right

This program teaches the skills and concepts required to provide emergency first responder assistance in emergency situations and fulfills the first aid/CPR requirements for SSI training programs. Find Out More

Dive Guide

Do you dream of leading certified divers underwater, or do you want to take the first step towards becoming a scuba instructor? Maybe you just want to improve your diving skills. Whatever your reason, becoming an SSI Dive Guide is an exciting adventure. Combine this course with the SSI Science of Diving Course to becom... Find Out More

Marine Ecology

Are you fascinated with the ocean? Do you want to learn more about the incredible ocean environments you’re diving in? With the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty program, you’ll become an underwater naturalist in no time and learn about the exciting science of marine ecology. It’s a great way to enhance yo... Find Out More

Advance Wreck Diving

Many of the ocean's best dive sites are artificial reefs or wrecks that have sunk through the ages. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely scuba dive above, around, and limited penetration within the daylight zone into these underwater treasures. You will earn the SSI Adva... Find Out More

Advance Wreck Diving Upgrade

This program allows you to upgrade your Wreck Diver certification and train you how to safely conduct limited penetration within the daylight zone into wrecks with an overhead environment. You will earn the SSI Advanced Wreck Diving certification after completing this program. This is an upgrade, you must... Find Out More

Try Scuba

Discover the underwater world, the SSI Try Scuba program is a diving adventure the whole family can enjoy. This program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwat... Find Out More

Advanced Open Water w/ Nitrox

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Sea Turtle Ecology

This program teaches you about the amazing variety of sea turtles you can find in our oceans, how to recognize ray species by their unique physical characteristics and behaviors, and the vital role rays play in our ocean’s ecosystems. You will learn how to safely interact with rays, and why living animals are wor... Find Out More

Manta and Ray Ecology

This program teaches you about the amazing variety of rays you can find in our oceans, how to recognize ray species by their unique physical characteristics and behaviors, and the vital role rays play in our ocean’s ecosystems. You will learn how to safely interact with rays, and why living animals are worth more... Find Out More

Coral Identification

This program is a wonderful introduction to the fascinating world of corals. This course will teach you about coral biology, why corals are so important, and the threats facing them today. You will also learn about the different kinds of corals as well as how to identify common families of coral species ... Find Out More

Decompression Diving

Are you interested in using your dive computer’s advanced features? Learn how to go beyond no-decompression limits with the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification. Prerequisites 24 Logged Dives Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency: Enr... Find Out More

Extended Range

Extended Range diving opens up a variety of aquatic environments, increases your dive depths limits, and extends your bottom times. The SSI Extended Range program is the core program that all other open-circuit XR programs are built upon. If you've never worn a twinset before, then the Extended Range Founda... Find Out More

Diving First Aid for Professional Divers

DAN’s Diving First Aid for Professional Divers course is designed for commercial, professional, aquarium, and scientific divers, and it provides knowledge and first-aid skills specifically for these work environments. It is the most comprehensive first aid course in the dive industry, and taking this course ... Find Out More

Perfect Buoyancy

What You Will Learn: This program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. This course consists of one classroom room session and one pool session Requirements: Open water diver certification. ... Find Out More

Wreck Diving

Why Take This Course: Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse yourself in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and this specialty will train you in all the... Find Out More

Full Face Mask

What You Will Learn: This program teaches you how properly and safely operate an integrated diving mask (IDM) in order to take your diving experience to the next level. This course consists of one classroom room session and two pool sessions. Requirements: Open water diver certification, and full face... Find Out More

Photo and Video

What You Will Learn: This program teaches the skills and concepts required to safely and successfully capture amazing underwater photos and videos, and get the most from your equipment. This course consists of one classroom room session and two pool sessions. Requirements: Open water diver certification. ... Find Out More

Waves, Tides, and Currents

What You Will Learn: This program teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to safely dive in a variety of dynamic open water environments and to recognize and deal with stress, prevent accidents, and properly deal with emergencies encountered by divers. This course consists of one classroom room session and two... Find Out More

Equipment Techniques

What You Will Learn: This program teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to select dive equipment that meets their diving goals and needs, and how to clean, maintain, and store their equipment. This course consists of one classroom room session. Requirements: Open water diver certification. Included: O... Find Out More

Recreational Sidemount Diving

What You Will Learn: This program provides you with the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive using a single- or two-cylinder sidemount equipment configuration. This course consists of one classroom room session, one pool session, and three open water sessions. Requirements: Open water di... Find Out More

Marine Mammal Ecology

Are you fascinated by marine life and want to learn more about the majestic creatures that call the ocean home? If so, our SSI Marine Mammal Ecology specialty course is perfect for you! Delve into the world of marine mammals and discover the intricacies of their behavior, habitat, and conservation efforts. This compreh... Find Out More

Search and Recovery

Why Take This Course: This course will provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and comfortably perform basic search and recovery dives for small objects. This course consists of one academic review session, one pool session, and two open water sessions. R... Find Out More

Snorkel Diver

Discover the underwater world, the SSI Snorkel Diver program is an adventure the whole family can enjoy. This program is the best way to become familiar with some of the gear and skills used to enjoy snorkelling safely. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Snorkel Diver re... Find Out More

First Response Adult, Child & Infant Emergency Care Course

This course is cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use combined into one program. It is designed to teach the techniques to administer CPR, first aid, and utilize an AED in emergency situations involving infants, children, and adults. This comprehensive p... Find Out More

First Response Child Emergency Care

This course is a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) combined into one program. It is designed to teach the proper techniques to administer CPR, correct first aid, and utilize an AED in emergency situations involving infants and children. Parents, teachers a... Find Out More

First Response Workplace CPR/AED

This OSHA* (standards document) and ILCOR compliant course combines cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) into one program. It is designed to teach the proper techniques to safely administer CPR and utilize an AED in emergency situations involving infan... Find Out More

First Response Bloodborne Pathogens

This OSHA* and ILCOR compliant course is intended to teach users about pathogens that can be encountered through bodily fluids. Designed for workplace use it teaches participants about the hazards, prevention, and solutions for fluid events. This course meets workplace requirements for individuals w... Find Out More

First Response Oxygen Administration

This course is intended to teach emergency oxygen (O2) administration. This program covers equipment and procedures for administrating oxygen as an emergency procedure. Equipment selection and use for decompression illness emergencies are detailed with practical components to train a well-rounded rescuer. Find Out More

Computer Diving

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 als... Find Out More

Marine Invertebrate Ecology

Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI ecology specialty — Marine Invertebrate Ecology. This captivating series covers topics like invertebrate evolution and the ecology of simple and complex invertebrates like nematodes, sponges, jellyfish, sea stars, nudibranchs, and squids. You will exp... Find Out More

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