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With digital and printed materials available in more than 40 languages in over 3,500 international SSI Training Center and Resort locations, SSI enables people to experience the underwater world across the globe. </p></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-11 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""></div></div></section><section class="divessi-keyvisual-limit" style="background-image:url('https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/websiteFiles/6_landingpages/about/Teaser_Slider_About_SSI_2_Desktop.jpg/1400.jpg'); background-size:cover;"></section><section class="divessi-highlight-background" 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=""><h2 class="tag-element divessi-force-center-text divessi-increase-padding" style=""> International Recognition </h2><p class="tag-element divessi-force-center-text divessi-increase-padding" style=""> SSI completely embodies the industry by being a founding member of the RSTC (Recreational Scuba Training Council) and holding the internationally acclaimed ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification playing an active role in setting industry minimum training standards. </p><p class="tag-element divessi-force-center-text" style=""> Simply stated, an SSI Certification is welcomed all over the planet, wherever you choose to dive – SSI is clearly a name you can trust. </p></div></div></section><section class="" style=""><div class="row" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-1 desktop-col-end-4 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-4 desktop-col-end-10 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h2 class="tag-element divessi-force-center-text" style=""> ISO-certified programs </h2></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-10 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""></div></div><div class="row" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-1 desktop-col-end-5 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""> <div class="tag-element bullet-list"><ul><li>ISO 11121 for Basic Diver</li><li>ISO 24801-1 for Scuba Diver</li><li>ISO 24801-2 for Open Water Diver</li><li>ISO 24801-3 for Dive Guide</li><li>ISO 21417 for SSI Marine Guide</li></ul></div></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-5 desktop-col-end-9 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""> <div class="tag-element bullet-list"><ul><li>ISO 11107 for Enriched Air Nitrox</li><li>ISO 13293 for Gas Blender</li><li>ISO 24802-1 for Assistant Instructor</li><li>ISO 24802-2 for Open Water Instructor</li><li>ISO 13970 for Snorkel Instructor</li></ul></div></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-9 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""> <div class="tag-element bullet-list"><ul><li>ISO 24804 for CCR Diving</li><li>ISO 24805 for CCR Extended Range and CCR Extended Range Trimix</li><li>ISO 24806 for CCR Technical Extended Range</li><li>ISO 24807 for CCR Hypoxic Trimix</li><li>ISO 24808 for CCR Instructor Levels</li></ul></div></div></div></section><section class="divessi-keyvisual-limit" style="background-image:url('https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/websiteFiles/6_landingpages/about/diver-diamond_1200x400.jpg/1400.jpg'); background-size:cover;"></section><section class="" style=""><div class="row" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-1 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h4 class="tag-element" style=""> Training Philosophy – The SSI Diver Diamond </h4></div></div><div class="row" style=""><div class="col desktop-col-start-1 desktop-col-end-4 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h3 class="tag-element" style=""> Knowledge </h3><p class="tag-element" style=""> There are certain safety rules that must be learned. You will study the material at home and during interactive review sessions, your SSI Professional will teach you “land value to water value” and how the information learned applies to being underwater. </p></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-4 desktop-col-end-7 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h3 class="tag-element" style=""> Skills </h3><p class="tag-element" style=""> The best way to learn skills is through continuous practice and correct repetition. The goal is for the core training skills to become second nature. </p><p class="tag-element" style=""> SSI’s signature water training method to support this goal and to become both competent and comfortable underwater is called ”Comfort through repetition”. </p></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-7 desktop-col-end-10 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h3 class="tag-element" style=""> Equipment </h3><p class="tag-element" style=""> Understanding how to operate the equipment ensures you will enjoy every minute in and under the water. </p><p class="tag-element" style=""> While the decision to invest in equipment is ultimately yours, our years of training experience have proven that the safest way to become a diver is with your own personally fitted, high-quality equipment set, called a “Total Diving System”. </p></div><div class="col desktop-col-start-10 desktop-col-end-13 mobile-col-start-1 mobile-col-end-13" style=""><h3 class="tag-element" style=""> Experience </h3><p class="tag-element" style=""> SSI training develops knowledge and skills, but the only way to get real experience is to go diving frequently. </p><p class="tag-element" style=""> The more you dive, the more you will enjoy the sport, following the formula: Training + Experience = Comfort. </p></div></div></section><section class="divessi-highlight-background" style=""><div class="row" 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 image-text-half"><div class=""><div class="image-area"><img src="https://cdn.divessi.com/cached/websiteFiles/6_landingpages/about/Banner_600x600_Blue_Oceans_iStock-DKart.jpeg/400.jpeg" loading="lazy" /></div><div class="text-area"><div class="text-area-inner"><h2>Blue Oceans – Take action and show that you care</h2><p>SSI is committed to protecting the oceans. 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