SSI Specialty Courses
Continue Your Scuba Education—Dive Deeper and Go Further!
Continuing education is key to mastering any sport, and Scuba Diving is no exception. Once you've logged a few dives as a newly certified Open Water Diver (OWD), you might find yourself eager to learn more. Fortunately, there are plenty of SSI Specialty Courses within the Recreational Scuba Diving limits to choose from. Below, we’ve highlighted some of our most popular courses, but we’re happy to help you explore any of the other specialties offered by SSI.
And here’s the exciting part—by completing 4 specialties and logging 24 dives, you’ll earn the prestigious SSI Advanced Open Water recognition card!
ENRICHED AIR NITROX
Ready to dive with a boost? The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program teaches you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. This allows you to increase your no-decompression limits, boost your safety, and shorten your surface intervals compared to diving with regular air. After completing this program, you’ll earn the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.
NIGHT DIVING AND LIMITED VISIBILITY
Dive into the unknown with the Night Diving and Limited Visibility program! This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to safely and comfortably dive at night or in low-visibility conditions. Discover the ocean's nocturnal wonders and learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and communicate effectively with your dive buddy in the dark. Upon completion, you’ll earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification.
NAVIGATION
Never lose your way underwater! The SSI Navigation program teaches you the essential skills to navigate confidently during a dive. You’ll learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distances, follow basic navigation patterns, and leave and return to a designated point. Completing this program will earn you the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.
PERFECT BUOYANCY
Want to glide effortlessly through the water? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program is designed to help you master buoyancy control, reduce your breathing gas consumption, and move gracefully above the ocean floor. With these skills, you’ll maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most out of your equipment. After completing this course, you’ll earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.
Take your diving skills to new depths—these courses are your gateway to becoming a more confident and skilled diver!