Further Your Breath Holding Training with SSI Advanced Many freedivers share a passion for diving deeper. The SSI Advanced Freediver program will teach you everything you need to know to increase your average dive time by advancing your freediving breath holding training. SSI Advanced Freediver teaches you the concept of efficiency when freediving, making your body stronger and more effective in the water. Discover the exciting freefall and Frenzel techniques, refined buddy system skills, and more. Sign up in your MySSI account and get started online today! Discover Local Course Dates Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease. Facts and Training Standards Minimum Age 15Amount of Academic Sessions 3Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 2Amount of Open Water Sessions 4Maximum Training Depth 30 m / 100 ftSuggested duration (h) 24-30Certification Prerequisites Fit to swim, 6 logged Freediving sessions, Freediver (or equivalent)SSI Standards Languages Português (Brazil) 简体字 Česky Dansk Nederlands English English US (imperial) Français Deutsch ελληνικά עברית Italiano 日本語 한국어 Norsk (Bokmål) Polski Português (Portugal) Русский Español Svenska ภาษาไทย Türkçe українська мова Extend Your Limits Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program: Discover the magic of freefalling Enhance equalization techniques Learn to plan and safely organize freediving sessions Continue Your Training and Earn Free Recognition Upgrade your freediving training experience by taking more Specialty Programs. These are a perfect match to your current training! When you complete a certain number of Specialty Programs and Logged Dives, you will also automatically earn these SSI Recognition Ratings: SSI Specialty Freediver, SSI Progressive Freediver, and SSI Master Freediver. Continue your SSI specialty training right away and earn recognition as you become a safer, more comfortable diver! MonofinDiscover your inner dolphin. Enjoy the increased speed, power, and confidence that comes with monofin swimming. The SSI Monofin freediving specialty will teach you how to maximize your underwater efficiency and enjoy better freediving performance. Get started online today!12Minimum Age8-12Suggested duration (h)2Open Water SessionsTraining TechniquesLearn exercises to do at home and in the water to progress faster in your freediving training. Discover your strengths and weaknesses and create a personalized training plan to better your performance. Join the SSI Training Techniques specialty!12Minimum Age6-8Suggested duration (h)Freediving Assistant InstructorBecome an SSI Freediving Professional. If you are an experienced SSI Freediver and have completed the Training Techniques specialty, you can take the first step toward your professional freediving career by becoming a Freediving Assistant Instructor.50-64Suggested duration (h) More Information Training Prerequisites SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of: Swim Assessment Survival Float Technical Requirements To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App. Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid. Training Center Selection & Affiliation Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience. Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations. Medical & Administrative Requirements Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian. Responsible Diver Code SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range Diving Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required) Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union) Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification) Training Course Costs Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. The components are: Training Materials / Digital Kit Tuition for Academics and In-Water Training Open Water Training Dives Certification Discover the wonders of the deep with SSI's blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. Featured Destinations Ideal for Advanced Freediving Training Become a stronger, more experienced freediver – take an advanced SSI freediving certification. You will improve your freediving skills, try different techniques, discover new freediving disciplines, and progress to deeper levels of this sport! 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