Become a Certified Divemaster with SSI The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program.When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional. Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 10 Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 4 Amount of Open Water Sessions 60 Maximum Training Depth 40 m / 130 ft Suggested duration (h) 43-57 Certification Prerequisites Minimum 60 logged dives (totaling 40 hours dive time), Professional Dive Guide certification, Science of Diving
