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Beginner Programs

Whether you've never seen a regulator or you're ready to begin your SSI Open Water Diver certification, we have the right program to get you underwater.

To earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification, students must complete both the Open Water Diver Classroom & Pool program and the Open Water Diver Checkout Dives program.

All students participating in in-water training are required to complete an RSTC Medical Questionnaire. If the form indicates that a physician's signature will be required, students must bring the signed form on the first day of class.

Upcoming Beginner Sessions

Select your program and a date that works for you.

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Which Program Is Right for Me?

01 — Try Scuba Diving
Experience scuba before committing to a certification course.

Not sure if diving is for you? Try Scuba Diving lets you breathe underwater in a safe, shallow pool environment under the direct supervision of an SSI Instructor.

What's Included

  • All scuba equipment
  • Instructor-led pool session
  • Basic dive skills introduction
  • Dive log entry
  • Course completion record
  • 10% off any future certification

Important: Try Scuba Diving does not result in a certification, but it is a great first step toward the SSI Open Water Diver certification path.

02 — Open Water Diver Classroom & Pool
Includes SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Certification in Executive Programs.

Open Water Diver Classroom & Pool is the first phase of your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

You'll complete SSI Digital Learning, classroom review, Enriched Air Nitrox training, and all required confined water skill development before moving on to your checkout dives.

Course Breakdown

  1. SSI Digital Learning
  2. Classroom Review
  3. Confined Water / Pool Training
  4. Open Water Diver Checkout Dives

What's Included

  • SSI Open Water Diver academics
  • SSI Digital Learning
  • Classroom review
  • Pool training sessions
  • Pool equipment
  • SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Certification (Executive Programs)
  • Preparation for checkout dives

Certification Requirement: Completion of Classroom & Pool alone does not result in an SSI Open Water Diver certification. Students must also complete Open Water Diver Checkout Dives.

03 — Open Water Diver Checkout Dives
Complete your four open water training dives and earn your certification.

Open Water Diver Checkout Dives are the final phase of the SSI Open Water Diver certification process.

Students who have completed their academics and pool training will complete four open water training dives under the supervision of an SSI Instructor.

What to Bring

  • Proof of completed academics
  • Proof of completed pool training
  • Referral paperwork (if applicable)
  • Medical clearance (if required)
  • Swimsuit and towel

What We Provide

  • SSI Instructor supervision
  • Four open water training dives
  • Tanks, weights and BCD
  • Certification processing

Training Recommendation: Checkout dives should ideally be completed within 60 days of finishing Classroom & Pool training.

Certification Path:

Try Scuba Diving (Optional)
↓
Open Water Diver Classroom & Pool
↓
Open Water Diver Checkout Dives
↓
SSI Open Water Diver Certification

Checkout dives should ideally be completed within 60 days of finishing Classroom & Pool training.

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Common Questions

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