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Education Administration ProgramsBavaria, Germany501-1000 Employees
SSI Scuba Schools International is a global education organization specializing in scuba and related training. Founded in 1970, it operates through a worldwide network of training centers and professionals delivering programs from beginner levels to instructor training, spanning Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving, Mermaid, Swim, and Lifeguard. It publishes training materials in more than 40 languages, in both digital and print formats. The organization manages the MyDiveGuide platform, a large dive site database listing thousands of sites and built on millions of logged dives, with digital verification connecting sites, divers, instructors, and centers. SSI is based in Wendelstein, Bavaria, Germany, and supports a conservation initiative known as Blue Oceans to promote sustainable diving practices. Recent developments include partnerships in 2025 with Green Fins and The Reef-World Foundation to advance environmental stewardship.