SSI dive courses
SSI Dive Training
From your first underwater experience to your next challenge. Prepare for a course that fits your experience and goals, with digital learning, pool practice and guided training in the sea.
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React Right and Nitrox can complement your training goals. See the course requirements below.
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| Course | Minimum age | Suggested hours | Training / experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water Diver | 10+ | 16–32 h | 4 open-water dives |
| Advanced Open Water Diver | 12+ | 10–15 h | 5 open-water dives |
| Diver Stress & Rescue | 12+ | 10–15 h | 3 open-water + 3 confined sessions |
| React Right | 12+ | 8–12 h | Theory and practical scenarios |
| Enriched Air Nitrox | 10+ | 3–6 h | 4 academic sessions + gas analysis |
| Divemaster | 18+ | 35–45 h | 60 logged dives / 40 hours required |
Hours are SSI suggested training time, not a fixed number of days at the resort. Scheduling depends on progress and sea conditions. Divemaster’s 60 dives are prerequisite logged experience, not new course dives.
01Open Water DiverOpen Water Diver
Beginner+
Open Water Diver
Your first scuba certification. Learn equipment use, buoyancy and the buddy system, then build your skills through confined-water practice and four open-water training dives.
- Equipment and the buddy system
- Buoyancy, breathing and basic skills
- 6 academic and 6 confined-water sessions
Who it suits
New divers seeking their first certification. Water comfort and swimming ability are assessed before open-water training.
How training works
Study the principles digitally, practise equipment and core skills in confined water, then apply them during four open-water training dives.
After certification
Earn Open Water certification after completing the assessments. Build experience within age-related limits, then consider Advanced or a chosen specialty.
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Suggested time
- 16–32 h
- Training depth
- Up to 18 m · ages 10–11: 12 m
- Prerequisites
- No prior certification · water fitness evaluation
02Advanced Open Water DiverAdvanced Open Water Diver
Continuing education+
Advanced Open Water Diver
Expand your experience after Open Water. Complete five training dives: Deep Diving, Navigation and three elective specialty dives.
- Deep Diving
- Navigation
- Three elective specialties
Who it suits
Certified Open Water divers who want to experience new environments and specialty areas.
How training works
Complete one training dive each in Deep Diving, Navigation and three electives, with an instructor briefing before every dive.
Your next step
This introduces specialty areas rather than awarding five complete specialty certifications. Continue with full specialty training in areas you enjoy.
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Suggested time
- 10–15 h
- Training depth
- Up to 30 m · ages 12–14: 21 m
- Prerequisites
- Open Water Diver or equivalent
03Diver Stress & RescueDiver Stress & Rescue
Rescue+
Diver Stress & Rescue
Recognize stress in yourself and your buddy, develop prevention skills and practise rescue scenarios in confined and open water.
- Stress recognition and prevention
- Self-rescue and buddy assistance
- Rescue scenarios
Who it suits
Divers ready to look beyond their own skills and develop awareness of buddy stress and accident prevention.
How training works
Learn stress causes and signs, then practise self-rescue, buddy assistance and rescue scenarios in confined and open water.
Before joining
Confirm your Open Water and current first-aid qualifications. Ask about combining React Right if you need emergency first-response training.
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Suggested time
- 10–15 h
- Training depth
- Up to 18 m
- Prerequisites
- Open Water + valid first-aid certification (within 2 years)
04React RightReact Right
First response+
React Right
SSI emergency first-response training. Learn first aid, CPR, oxygen administration and AED support through academic sessions and practical scenarios.
- First aid and CPR
- AED support
- Emergency oxygen
Who it suits
Land-based training for people who want emergency first-response skills for travel and everyday life.
How training works
Combine theory and practical scenarios covering assessment, first aid, CPR, AED support and oxygen. Confirm your selected modules with the instructor.
How it differs from Rescue
The focus is first response rather than in-water rescue techniques. The courses complement each other; React Right itself requires no diving.
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Suggested time
- 8–12 h
- Training depth
- No diving required
- Prerequisites
- No prior certification
05Enriched Air NitroxEnriched Air Nitrox
Specialty+
Enriched Air Nitrox
Learn gas analysis, maximum operating depth and dive-computer settings. Training leads to the relevant 32% or 40% certification.
- Oxygen analysis
- Maximum operating depth (MOD)
- Dive-computer settings
Who it suits
Open Water divers who want to understand nitrox and plan dives for an oxygen-enriched breathing gas.
How training works
Learn gas properties and oxygen exposure, then practise analysis, maximum operating depth and computer settings. Develop consistent personal verification habits.
Certification scope
Nitrox does not remove depth limits. Confirm whether you are enrolled for 32% or 40% and stay within both gas and certification limits.
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Suggested time
- 3–6 h
- Training depth
- Within certification and gas limits
- Prerequisites
- Open Water certification or combined with Open Water
06DivemasterDivemaster
Professional+
Divemaster
Develop the professional skills to guide certified divers and assist with training. Build your diving knowledge, diver-assessment skills and group leadership.
- Diver assessment and group leadership
- Training-assistant skills
- Science of Diving assessment and professional requirements
Who it suits
Experienced divers aiming to guide certified divers and assist with eligible training programs.
How training works
Develop leadership, diver assessment and assisting skills. Complete program assessments and exams, the Science of Diving exam and professional-status requirements.
Before applying
Entry requires at least 60 logged dives totalling 40 hours and the relevant qualifications or experience. Those dives are prerequisites, not included new training dives.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Suggested time
- 35–45 h
- Training depth
- Up to 40 m
- Prerequisites
- Stress & Rescue · Deep, Navigation and Night certifications or qualifying experience
Before your course
- MySSICreate your profile and prepare your digital learning.
- Share your experienceTell us your certifications and date of your last dive.
- Confirm your scheduleConfirm dates, inclusions and fees before booking.
Junior certification and depth limits apply by age. Your instructor will guide you through the required forms and any necessary medical clearance.