Specialties That Support Your Pro Career
These SSI specialty courses develop the skills and knowledge needed for professional diving roles. Some are required steps on the path to Divemaster; others build the depth of experience that separates a competent guide from an outstanding one.
Diver Stress & Rescue
Recognise and manage stress in yourself and others before it becomes an emergency. A required step on the path to Divemaster and an important course for any responsible diver.
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Decompression Diving
Move beyond no-decompression limits with structured training in multi-level planning and mandatory decompression stop management. The bridge toward technical diving.
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Science of Diving
Four knowledge modules covering the physics, physiology and marine science behind diving. Required for SSI Advanced ratings and a solid foundation for any dive professional.
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Independent Diving
Learn the additional planning, redundant equipment and situational awareness required for diving without a buddy. Relevant for experienced recreational divers and dive professionals.
Learn moreThese Specialties Are Stepping Stones
Diver Stress & Rescue is a required prerequisite for the Divemaster program. Science of Diving provides the theoretical foundation for professional ratings. Decompression Diving and Independent Diving expand your competence in ways that make you a more capable professional from day one on the job.
Most candidates working toward Divemaster complete these during the same period as their DM training, combining specialty dives with the practical skills required by the program itself.
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