SCUBA DIVING INTERNATIONAL:

Where adventure and learning begin™

Ten reasons why you should LEARN with Scuba Diving International!

1.       SDI IS A ONE-STOP TRAINING SOLUTION

Scuba Diving International is part of the International Training family of agencies. These include Technical Diving International (TDI), which is the largest technical training agency in the world, and Emergency Response Diving International (ERDI), which is the only global training agency for public safety divers. So you will not outgrow the training opportunities offered by SDI and its sister agencies.

2.       SDI IS A COMPLETE SPORT DIVING SOLUTION

Training with Scuba Diving International gives you lots of options for personal development. Following Open Water Diver certification, there are literally dozens of continuing education specialties to prepare you to have fun and stay safe in every conceivable condition for every type of diving. SDI also has an easy-to-understand progression towards becoming a dive professional as a Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Open Water Instructor.

3.       GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Scuba Diving International certifications are recognized worldwide. We have more than 28 international offices and thousands of SDI training facilities and instructors around the world. In addition we are members of World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), Recreational Scuba Training Council USA (RSTC), RSTC Canada, RSTC Europe, and SDI programs are approved by the European Underwater Federation (EUF). The certifications you earn with SDI will be accepted by charter operators, dive stores and dive destinations everywhere.

4.       INNOVATIVE EDUCATION

From day one of your SDI experience you will notice that ours is the most innovative education system in the diving industry. SDI was the first to make online open water training mainstream. SDI was the first to present online specialties such as wreck, computer nitrox, deep and navigation. SDI offers the first and only insured sport level solo diving program. SDI was the first to release kids’ diving programs and the first to drop the requirement for beginning divers to learn outdated tables, allowing them to dive a Personal Dive Computer instead.

5.       FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS

With Scuba Diving International you become part of an organization that is making diving more accessible. For example, our Scubility program opens training up to physically and mentally challenged divers

6.       BIG QUESTIONS, PERSONNAL SERVICE

SDI training facilities built their reputations on putting extra effort into customer service. You are more than a number. So when you have a question about diving or dive travel, they are there to help you. When you become an SDI diver, you join our team of Associate Members and we’re always ready to help.

7.        e-FLUENT PEOPLE 

International Training is an internet friendly organization. We are the leader in presenting diver training in specialties like nitrox, wreck, deep and navigation online. SDI gear is also available directly from our online store. And there is a diver survey section that you can use to speak directly to SDI headquarters.

8.       COMMUNCATING WITH YOU

Scuba Diving International uses new technologies and new media to speak with divers like you. As an associate member of SDI you can opt into our Dive Log electronic newsletter, subscribe to our award-winning glossy magazine, Diving Adventure and interact with Headquarters staff instructors on various internet dive forums such as ScubaBoard.

9.       QUALITY INSTRUCTION

Experienced divers know that the quality of their instructor makes a real difference to the quality of their training. SDI’s cadre of Open Water and Specialty instructors are among the leaders in the sport diving industry. Many also teach technical programs through TDI. With SDI you are assured that your well-being and education is in the hands of a dedicated professional who has worked through a rigorous training system to earn the status of SDI Instructor.

10.    TAKE THE LEAD

Scuba Diving International is the fastest growing training agency in the world because people like you demand the best in underwater education. Join the leader in innovation, fun and progressive training. Join SDI.