Much as the SSI Open Water Diver Course opened the door to diving, the SSI Dive Guide or Divemaster program will open the door to leadership, which allows you to enjoy diving on an entirely different level.

SSI Dive Guide (DG).This program is an introduction into the world of Dive Professionals. As a Dive Guide you will be qualified to lead certified divers on a variety of scuba diving adventures. Dive Guides are required to work through an active SSI Dive Center and when necessary, with an active SSI Instructor.

As a certified SSI Dive Guide (DG) you can:

• Give underwater tours to certified scuba divers
  
• Teach Snorkel Diving after passing the Snorkel Instructor Module
  
• Issue Snorkel Diver certifications

SSI Divemaster (DM). Dive Guide + Science of Diving, equals Divemaster. Divemasters can also lead and guide certified divers, as well as assist with both classroom and pool under direct supervision of an SSI Instructor.

As a certified SSI Divemaster (DM) you can:

• Do all Dive Guide activities
  
• Assist active SSI Instructors in academics, pool and open water training under direct supervision