German SSI diving courses – On the island of Krk in Croatia

Scuba Schools International (SSI) is a globally operating and certifying commercial training organization for divers. As a training organization, SSI develops teaching concepts and standards, as well as learning materials for divers of all certification levels.

Founded in 1970, Scuba Schools International pursues a consistent expansion policy through a franchise-like concept. Its training materials are distributed through dive centers, i.e., dive schools, dive centers, and shops. With over 2,000 authorized dealers in 110 countries, SSI has a comprehensive global presence. SSI is a founding member of the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) and has offered training courses according to ISO 24801 and 24802 since 2012. All SSI diving certifications are recognized worldwide, and SSI generally recognizes diving certifications (brevets) from other organizations, thus enabling further training (e.g., as a dive instructor) under its guidelines.

The main difference compared to other diving training organizations is that SSI instructors are only permitted to teach at SSI dive centers or through an SSI-approved dive club or similar organization. This is to ensure adherence to standards and high-quality training.

During a try dive, you'll be gently introduced to the sport of diving and gather your first experiences and breaths underwater. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating underwater world up close.
Before we begin, we'll give you a little theory. We'll explain what you need to pay attention to and how the different systems work.

And then we're off!

Price: 89 € (1 dive) and 139 € (2 dives)

After immersing yourself in scuba diving, you'll quickly notice that some areas interest you more than others. A variety of specialty courses offer you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and gain experience in your chosen specialties. We offer a wide range of specialty courses, both with and without dives.

The following specialty courses (including certification) are currently offered:

The Open Water Diver course is the first certification course for aspiring divers and teaches the fundamental skills and knowledge required for safe diving. The course consists of theoretical instruction and practical exercises in shallow water as well as open water dives (minimum 4).

Prerequisites:
Minimum age 10 years (JOWD).
Valid medical certificate of fitness to dive or a medical self-declaration.

Course duration: 3-4 days.
Course size: max. 4 participants.

The course fee includes the following services:

• Equipment
• Online teaching materials
• Theoretical and practical teaching units
• Logbook
• Digital certificate

Price: 479 €

This program allows you to experience five different open water dives from five SSI Specialty programs without having to complete the entire specialty courses. If you're unsure how to proceed, this is the perfect way to improve your diving skills and experience and discover which specialty programs might interest you.

These dives will, of course, count towards your certification should you decide to complete one or more of the specialty courses in full.

Upon completion of this program, you will receive the SSI Advanced Open Water certification.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 10 years, or 12 years for deep dives (up to max. 21m)
• Junior Open Water Diver or Open Water Diver

Price: 319 €

Including digital certification and digital learning materials
Excluding rental equipment for the duration of the course: 99 €

The Advanced Specialty Diver (AOWD) is a recognized certification level with SSI. To achieve this level, you must complete at least four specialty programs and log 24 dives.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 10 years
• (Junior) Open Water Diver

Are you ready to take your diving skills to the next level? In our Stress & Rescue course, you'll learn essential self-rescue and buddy rescue skills while diving. This course is a valuable addition to your dive training and essential for responsible divers. Diving isn't just about learning techniques; it's also about being aware of the challenges that can arise. What happens if a dive buddy gets stressed or panics underwater? Or if a diver on the surface is too exhausted to swim back to the boat? There are numerous minor stressful situations that can be managed with immediate and correct action before the stress escalates into panic. But this requires practice and rehearsal. Our training prepares you for such unforeseen situations. With the DIVER STRESS & RESCUE program, we focus, for the first time, entirely on your dive buddy and the prevention, recognition, and resolution of problems, both above and below the water.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 12 years
• (Junior) Open Water Diver
• Proof of first aid and CPR training at the time of certification, which is not older than 2 years.

Course duration:

• 3 Days

Price: 379 €

Including digital certification and digital learning materials
Excluding CPR/O2/AEDand rental equipment for the duration of the course: 99 €

Master Diver is the highest certification level for recreational divers at SSI and is also a recognized qualification. To achieve this level, you must complete at least four specialty courses, the Stress & Rescue course, and log at least 50 dives. Following this, you can pursue professional training to become a dive instructor or specialize in technical diving.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 12 years
• Junior Advanced Specialty Diver or Advanced Specialty Diver
• Stress & Rescue Diver
• At least 50 logged dives

Diving is a fascinating activity, and since the sport's inception, there have been enthusiastic divers who share their knowledge and passion with others. With the SSI Dive Guide (ISO 24801-3) certification , you open the door to dive guiding and significantly enhance your skills.

In this course, you'll learn all the essential aspects of group leadership and delve into the fundamental safety techniques required to professionally guide certified divers. The training is practice-oriented and places great emphasis on flexibility as well as professional and interpersonal skills.

You'll not only guide your friends safely and skillfully through breathtaking underwater worlds, but you'll also have the opportunity to work in SSI Dive Centers and lead dives under a variety of conditions.

The Dive Guide certification is an important step in your career and optimally prepares you for a career as an SSI Dive Professional . This training isn't just for aspiring dive instructors; it also offers experienced divers a fantastic opportunity to deepen their knowledge and take their skills to the next level.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 15 years
• At least 50 logged open water dives, with at least 32 hours of dive time (for the exam)
• SSI Stress & Rescue or equivalent
• SK Deep Diving (>30m), Night Diving and Navigation
• CPR/O2/AED not older than 2 years
• Passing a swimming and fitness test
• Passing a practical exam
• Passing a final test with at least 90%
• Proof of professional liability insurance (in Pro status)

Price: 749 €

Including digital certification and digital learning materials
Excluding rental equipment for the duration of the course: 155 €

The Dive Guide, supplemented by the SSI Science of Diving program, becomes a Divemaster (ISO 24801-3). This allows the Divemaster to assist all SSI Instructors in training, both in the pool and in open water, under direct supervision – valuable experience for the future!

Prerequisite:

• Minimum age 18 years
• At least 60 logged open water dives, with a minimum dive time of 40 hours.
• SK Science of Diving
• Proof of professional liability insurance

The new Assistant Instructor (SSI AI) program is ideal for anyone who wants to share the fascination of this sport with new divers. You'll participate in a professional training pathway that has proven itself thousands of times over, having been completed by many excellent divers before you. The difference is that today you have access to new approaches and opportunities, as well as improved materials.

The revised Instructor Manual, in conjunction with the Science of Diving and Dive Guide materials, follows a new approach: creating programs that are unprecedented in their form and flexibility.

Through this multi-stage system of theory and extensive practical experience, today's Assistant Instructor (AI) is simply better trained and thus able to conduct theory and pool lessons without direct supervision. Additionally, the AI ​​can assist an active SSI Instructor with open water training, gaining further teaching experience.
This is the ideal preparation for subsequently participating in an Instructor Training Course (ITC).

As a certified and active Assistant Instructor (AI), you are authorized to:

• Organizing and accompanying activities and trips for certified divers
• Supporting SSI instructors in training in theory, pool and open water
• Independently teach theory and pool work under the supervision of an active SSI Instructor.
• Independently teach Scuba Skills Update, Snorkeling, Discover Scuba Diving and selected SSI Specialties

As a certified and active Assistant Instructor (AI), you can also be approved by the SSI Headquarters as a Training Specialist (TS) for the following specialties and certify independently:

• Boat diving
• Equipment (Equipment Techniques)
• Digital Underwater Photography
• Underwater videography
• Shark Diver
• Fish identification (Fish ID)
• First aid and CPR
• O² users
• AED

Requirements:

• Minimum age 18 years
• SSI Divemaster or equivalent
• At least 75 logged dives with a total dive time of 50 hours
• CPR/O2/AED not older than 2 years
• Passing a swimming and fitness test
• Passing a practical exam
• Passing a final test with at least 90%
• Proof of professional liability insurance

Price: 749 €

Excluding teaching materials