Does PADI recognize SDI?

Interchangeable – you can get certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver with SDI, then Advanced Open Water Diver with PADI. Or even better, stay and progress with SDI. Insurance – if your insurance covers scuba diving, you’re covered!

Is SDI scuba recognized everywhere?

With any of the top agencies, you can dive anywhere in the world. SDI is recognized worldwide with more than 24 international offices and thousands of SDI dive shops.

What does SSI scuba stand for?

Scuba Schools International (SSI) is an organization that teaches the skills involved in scuba diving and freediving, and supports dive businesses and resorts. SSI has over 2,500 authorized dealers, 35 regional centers, and offices all over the world.

What does SDI stand for scuba?

Scuba Diving International
Scuba Diving International (SDI) TDI is the world’s largest technical diver training organization, which means Scuba Diving International was created by experienced professional technical divers, following the strict protocols and procedures needed in this field.

Can you mix SSI and PADI?

Any qualification you gain with either will be valid in any dive shop. You are also able to mix and match both. So, for example, you could get a PADI open water and then go to an SSI shop and get your Advanced Adventurer with no troubles whatsoever.

Which is better SSI or PADI?

To summarize: Both PADI and SSI offer world-class diving training around the world. They both maintain high standards of practice across the globe. SSI is generally cheaper, so if you are looking for a lower price, you can do your SSI Open Water.

Is SSI and PADI the same?

The course content for PADI and SSI is more or less identical. One thing that differs is the teaching methodology. PADI insists on skills being completed in a set order to meet PADI standards and pass the course. SSI allows for slightly more flexibility.

What kind of diving certification is best?

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) – PADI is the undisputed leader in recreational scuba diving training. While statistics vary, it is estimated that PADI has certified between 60-75% of recreational scuba divers worldwide.

Does PADI recognize SSI?

But will people accept an SSI qualification in a PADI shop? Yes! Both organizations are recognised all over the world for quality scuba diving training. Any qualification you gain with either will be valid in any dive shop.

How do I verify my SSI dives?

How does the Expansion of the QR Code Scanner works?

  1. In the app menu, click on the Universal QR Code Scanner in the lower-left corner.
  2. Scan the QR code of a Training Center or professional.
  3. Click on “Verify Dives”
  4. A list of all unverified dives will appear.
  5. To verify the dives, click on the button above “Verify X Dives”

Why is SSI cheaper than PADI?

SSI are arguably keeping up with our technological age a little bit better than PADI and have made online materials much more accessible and cheaper for their students than PADI.

Can I go from PADI to SSI?

There is no need for you to do a PADI to SSI crossover or an SSI to PADI crossover. The SSI open water course will allow you to do precisely what the PADI open water course will qualify you to do. Although the teaching on each course is different, the actual qualification is the same.