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The apex of the SSI freediver series, this freediving course will provide all you need to dive up to 40 meters deep and reach your ultimate freediving goals.</p></div><div class="cardshelf-more">Learn more <i class="las la-angle-right"></i></div><div class="cardshelf-item-background"></div></a><a class="cardshelf-item" href="/en/advanced-training/freediving/training-techniques"><div class="base-content"><div class="card-shelf-image"><img src="https://my.divessi.com/cview/SC-FRD-TT/400" alt="" loading="lazy" /></div><h3>Training Techniques</h3></div><div class="overlay-content"><p>Learn exercises to do at home and in the water to progress faster in your freediving training. Discover your strengths and weaknesses and create a personalized training plan to better your performance. 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Get started today!</p></div><div class="cardshelf-more">Learn more <i class="las la-angle-right"></i></div><div class="cardshelf-item-background"></div></a></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="divessi_dark_element constrain-mode-0" style=""><div class="row divessi-force-center-text constrain-mode-1" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-2 desktop-col-end-12 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h3 class="tag-element" style=""> Become a Professional </h3><p class="tag-element" style=""> Continue your career by becoming an SSI Freediving Assistant Instructor. 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Help water enthusiasts learn to freedive by teaching them basic freediving skills in this entry-level program.</p><div class="card-flip-up-stats"><div class="card-flip-up-stats-element"><div>8-12</div><div>Suggested duration (h)</div></div></div></div></div></a></div><div class="card-flip-up"><a href="/en/professional/freediving/freediving-assistant-instructor"><img src="https://my.divessi.com/cview/SPI-FRDP/400" alt="" /><div class="card-flip-up-content"><div class="card-flip-up-headline"><h3>Freediving Assistant Instructor</h3></div><div class="card-flip-up-back"><p>Become an SSI Freediving Professional. If you are an experienced SSI Freediver and have completed the Training Techniques specialty, you can take the first step toward your professional freediving career by becoming a Freediving Assistant Instructor.</p><div class="card-flip-up-stats"><div class="card-flip-up-stats-element"><div>50-64</div><div>Suggested duration (h)</div></div></div></div></div></a></div><div class="card-flip-up"><a href="/en/professional/freediving/freediving-instructor"><img src="https://my.divessi.com/cview/SPI-FRD/400" alt="" /><div class="card-flip-up-content"><div class="card-flip-up-headline"><h3>Freediving Instructor</h3></div><div class="card-flip-up-back"><p>Become an SSI Freediving Instructor and take the first step toward a career in training freedivers. 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Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. </p></div></div></section><section class="" style=""><div class="row" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-3 desktop-col-end-11 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><div class="tag-element" style=""> <div data-uimodule="SSIDATA_UIMODULE_mlqXtdigSdUJPCyp"> </div> </div></div></div></section><section class="divessi-highlight-background" style=""><div class="row grid-width-1920 constrain-mode-0" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-2 desktop-col-end-12 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h2 class="tag-element divessi-force-center-text divessi-increase-padding" style=""> Featured Destinations Ideal for Advanced Freediving Training </h2><p class="tag-element divessi-force-center-text" style=""> Discover the world’s best freediving destinations with MyDiveGuide! 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Get started today! </p></div></div></section><section class="" style=""><div class="row grid-width-1920 constrain-mode-0" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-1 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""> <div class="tag-element cardshelf"><div class="card-shelf-wrapper"><div class="cardshelf-inner"><a class="cardshelf-item" href="/en/mydiveguide/destination/greece-9750415"><div class="base-content"><div class="card-shelf-image"><img src="https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/Greece_iStock-amriphoto.jpg/400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="image-copyright">© iStock/amriphoto</div></div><h3>Greece</h3></div><div class="overlay-content"><p>Greece makes for an excellent diving location where you can explore waters with incredible visibility, see a whole variety of marine life and discover wrecks.</p></div><div class="cardshelf-more">Learn more <i class="las la-angle-right"></i></div><div class="cardshelf-item-background"></div></a><a class="cardshelf-item" href="/en/mydiveguide/destination/dominician-republic-9750826"><div class="base-content"><div class="card-shelf-image"><img src="https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/Dominican_Republic_iStock-danilovi.jpg/400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="image-copyright">© iStock/danilovi</div></div><h3>Dominican Republic</h3></div><div class="overlay-content"><p>A vacation in the Dominican Republic can be whatever you want it to be.</p></div><div class="cardshelf-more">Learn more <i class="las la-angle-right"></i></div><div class="cardshelf-item-background"></div></a><a class="cardshelf-item" href="/en/mydiveguide/destination/malta-9750675"><div class="base-content"><div class="card-shelf-image"><img src="https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/Malta_iStock-ewg3D.jpg/400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="image-copyright">© iStock/ewg3D</div></div><h3>Malta</h3></div><div class="overlay-content"><p>Malta consists of Malta, Gozo, and Comino, is known for historical sites and superb diving.</p></div><div class="cardshelf-more">Learn more <i class="las la-angle-right"></i></div><div class="cardshelf-item-background"></div></a><a class="cardshelf-item" href="/en/mydiveguide/destination/seychelles-9748984"><div class="base-content"><div class="card-shelf-image"><img src="https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/Seychelles_AdobeStock-eyetronic.jpg/400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="image-copyright">© AdobeStock/eyetronic</div></div><h3>Seychelles</h3></div><div class="overlay-content"><p>If you are looking for pure, untouched coral reefs, crystal clear water, and uncrowded white sand beaches, the Seychelles are the dive destination for you.</p></div><div class="cardshelf-more">Learn more <i class="las la-angle-right"></i></div><div class="cardshelf-item-background"></div></a><a class="cardshelf-item" href="/en/mydiveguide/destination/bahamas-9750938"><div class="base-content"><div class="card-shelf-image"><img src="https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/Bahamas_iStock-RomoloTavani.jpg/400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="image-copyright">© iStock/RomoloTavani</div></div><h3>The Bahamas</h3></div><div class="overlay-content"><p>Diving in The Bahamas is a thrilling experience. 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