Scuba Schools International (SSI) is a globally operating and certifying commercial training organization for divers. Since January 1, 2014, SSI has been part of the Head Group as an independent brand. SSI develops teaching concepts, standards, and teaching materials for divers of all training levels. This commercial organization was founded in the USA, just like PADI, which is currently the largest organization of its kind worldwide. SSI sees itself as the world's number two diving organization, after PADI.

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Scuba Schools International (SSI) was founded in 1970 with the vision of making safe diving accessible to everyone. Today, SSI is the world's largest professional training organization for dive centers, with more than 3,500 training centers and over 100,000 SSI professionals in over 150 countries. For over 50 years, SSI has provided high-quality training programs and materials for recreational, extended range, freediving, mermaid, swim, and lifeguard programs from beginner to instructor trainer. With digital and printed materials available in more than 40 languages at over 3,500 international SSI training centers and resorts, SSI enables people to experience the underwater world worldwide.

SSI fully embodies the industry as a founding member of the RSTC (Recreational Scuba Training Council) and holds the internationally recognized ISO certification (International Organization for Standardization), playing an active role in setting minimum training standards within the industry.

Simply put, an SSI certification is welcomed worldwide, wherever you wish to dive – SSI is undoubtedly a name you can trust.