The SSI Advanced Specialty Diver Program is a flexible and rewarding way for certified divers to continue their education while building confidence, experience, and real-world diving skills. This recognition program is earned by completing four SSI specialty courses and logging 24 open water dives, allowing you to tailor your training to match your interests and diving goals.

Choose the Specialties That Fit Your Diving Style

One of the greatest advantages of the SSI Advanced Specialty Diver Program is choice. Divers may select from a wide range of SSI specialty courses, including—but not limited to:

• Perfect Buoyancy

• Enriched Air Nitrox

• Navigation

• Night & Limited Visibility Diving

• Deep Diving

• Dry Suit Diving

• Boat Diving

• Search & Recovery

• Photo & Video

• Waves, Tides & Currents

Classroom, Pool, and Open Water Training Options

SSI specialty courses are designed to accommodate different learning styles and schedules:

• Some specialties are classroom-only, focusing on dive theory, equipment use, planning, and safety procedures (such as Enriched Air Nitrox).

• Other specialties include pool sessions and open water dives, allowing you to practice and apply skills in real dive environments under instructor supervision.

This combination of academic knowledge and hands-on experience ensures divers not only understand the concepts but can safely and confidently apply them in the water.

Why Earn the SSI Advanced Specialty Diver Recognition?

All SSI specialty courses are designed to improve diver safety, awareness, and comfort underwater. By completing multiple specialties, divers will:

• Expand their diving knowledge and situational awareness

• Learn proper techniques for different environments and conditions

• Improve dive planning and emergency preparedness

• Increase confidence and enjoyment on every dive

Whether your goal is to dive deeper, stay underwater longer, explore new environments, or simply become a more capable and safer diver, the Advanced Specialty Diver Program helps you build a strong foundation for continued adventure.

Train with Arizona Dive Center

At Arizona Dive Center, our experienced SSI instructors provide supportive, personalized training designed to help you grow as a diver at your own pace. We’ll help you choose the right specialties and guide you through each step toward earning your Advanced Specialty Diver recognition.