When you do a dive course, you have a choice to do that with different dive organizations. These organizations have developed their own teaching materials, standards and certifications which their instructors use to conduct the courses. There are quite a few organizations in the world and they all have different philosophies and standards. In general, the differences are not too big and no matter which organization you take a course with, you will use the same kind of equipment and see the same marine life under water.

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No matter what organization you should choose to certify with. Here at Dive Wild, we are able to offer you courses with the two biggest Dive Organisations in the world; SSI (Scuba Schools International) and PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)

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In terms of diver training there is very little difference between SSI and PADI. They both follow the diving standards set by the Governing body – WRSTC (World Recreational Scuba Training Council) meaning that knowledge and skill requirements are almost the same. The differences between these two are quite small but at the end of the day, they both offer good and safe courses and produce proper and capable divers. Both organisations have been around for years and they have very high quality teaching materials and high standards. 

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If you want to learn to dive with us, you can do your theory online with SSI. That means you can study at home and save time. SSI also empowers our instructors to add information and/or skills if that improves the quality of the course. That doesn’t mean the instructor can do just anything, but we do like to give a student as much value as possible and make sure you get a quality course in which all aspects of that course and more are covered. 

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With SSI we are able to process your certification card locally, so in most instances, you will receive your original certification card right at the end of your course and we don’t need to give you a “temporary” card. This means you will be registered straight away and you don’t need to wait for your original card to be sent home. No waiting months for your certification cards, when you complete the course – you are certified! With your card you may now dive anywhere else your travels take you!

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PADI requires that you purchase the materials – no matter if you are traveling around the world or learning at home.