If you have decided that diving is a sport you want to really immerse yourself in, then it is time for you to discover SSI Continuing Education. Taking specialties is a great way to hone your skills and learn some new ones. Continuing Education is exciting and limitless. It is your chance to begin exploring beyond the surface. Choose your personal combination of training and diving experience to reach your diving goals today!
To be prepared for any diving situation that may occur, you need the knowledge and skills that SSI Specialty programs provide. Each Specialty program will provide you certain benefits and gets you one step closer to your Ultimate Dive Experience. Our goal is to prepare you for the adventure that lies ahead, as well as make sure you have a good time doing it!
Get involved
Review the specialty program menu with your SSI Dive Center or Dive Resort. Choose the programs that best fit your interest and schedule your dives!
Review your program materials.
Get out there and dive!
Reward yourself with the recognition you deserve. Get an SSI Specialty Card, as well as earn credit towards your Continuing Education Ratings!
How Far Do You Want to go?
SSI Continuing Education Ratings
Taking a specific number of SSI Specialties and continuing your pursuit of dives allows you to earn higher levels of diver ratings. SSI's ratings are the only ratings in the industry that combine training and experience requirements, proving that SSI ratings are truly earned. It is up to you to decide how far you want to go. And the best is that recognition at SSI is FREE! Complete your Specialty programs with the applicable SSI Specialty certification card and receive the SSI Recognition Ratings: Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and Master Diver - FREE.
Specialty Diver
To earn the certification for Specialty Diver, you must complete 2 specialty courses and have completed a total of 12 dives. This is higher than any other agency's advanced courses.
Advanced Open Water Diver
SSI's Advanced Diver rating stands alone in the industry with the highest combination of diving knowledge and experience. No other agency's advanced diver level compares. To earn the certification for Advanced Open Water Diver, you must complete 4 specialty courses and have completed a total of 24 dives.
Master Diver
SSI's Master Diver rating is one of the most elite ratings in diving today. Divers that have completed this level have combined the knowledge, skills and experience to truly call themselves Master Divers. To earn the certification for Master Diver, you must complete 5 specialty courses and have completed a total of 50 dives.
If you have decided that diving is a sport you want to really immerse yourself in, then it is time for you to discover SSI Continuing Education. Taking specialties is a great way to hone your skills and learn some new ones. Continuing Education is exciting and limitless. It is your chance to begin exploring beyond the surface. Choose your personal combination of training and diving experience to reach your diving goals today!
To be prepared for any diving situation that may occur, you need the knowledge and skills that SSI Specialty programs provide. Each Specialty program will provide you certain benefits and gets you one step closer to your Ultimate Dive Experience. Our goal is to prepare you for the adventure that lies ahead, as well as make sure you have a good time doing it!
