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SSI Freediving Courses | Scuba Schools International

Become a certified Freediver

Are you ready for the ultimate way to explore underwater? Learn to freedive and experience the
ocean in an exciting new way as you explore beautiful dive sites on a single breath. With no heavy
equipment, you will move underwater with ease and �nd a complete sense of becoming one with
the ocean. Earning an SSI freediving certi�cation is much easier than you think with our wide range
of recreational freediving programs for all ages.

SSI offers different freediving certi�cation levels to suit every water enthusiast’s needs and
interests. You will be able to explore the underwater world in many different ways and learn about
the different types of unique equipment freedivers use to achieve their diving goals.

Create a free mySSI account and start your freediving journey online today!

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Get certified as a freediver

The SSI Freediver program is the best �rst step to take and certi�es you to freedive with a buddy in
open water to a depth of 20 meters. If you do not have time for our Freediver program, join the SSI
Basic Freediver program and get certi�ed to freedive safely with your buddy in a pool or con�ned
water up to a depth of �ve meters.

You can upgrade easily to the Freediver certi�cation at any time. If you love freediving, which we
know you will, continue your journey with our freediving specialty programs and discover
competitive freediving and more.

Snorkeling Try Freediving Basic Freediver

Learn how to snorkel with the SSI The SSI Try Freediving program gives Discover the freedom and tranquility
Snorkel Diver program. Discover all you a fun, quick glimpse into the that keeps freedivers returning to the
you need to go snorkeling and… world of breath-hold diving. While… water. In the SSI Basic Freediver

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Upgrade your Training

Upgrade your training experience with a perfect match! The following programs can be combined
with your SSI Freediver training. Skills and experience are your tickets to dive the world’s best dive
sites.

When you complete a certain number of Specialty Programs and Logged Dive Sessions, you will
automatically earn these SSI Recognition Ratings: SSI Specialty Freediver, SSI Progressive
Freediver, and SSI Master Freediver. Start your SSI Specialty training right away and earn
recognition as you become a safe and comfortable freediver!

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Advanced Freediver

Discover new freediving breathing exercises, go

open water freediving to 30 meters, and improve
your breath holding with the invaluable SSI
Advanced Freediver course. Get started onlin…

15 24-30 4
Minimum Age Suggested Open Water
duration (h) Sessions

Training Techniques

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 yo…

12 6-8
Minimum Age Suggested
duration (h)

Monofin

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Discover your inner dolphin. Enjoy the increased

speed, power, and con�dence that comes with
mono�n swimming. The SSI Mono�n freediving
specialty will teach you how to maximize you…

12 8-12 2
Minimum Age Suggested Open Water
duration (h) Sessions

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start freediving and get certi�ed as a freediver. Combine a holiday with your training and create a
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