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Dive Training you can do at home – SSI
The Scubaverse Team have looked at what dive training you can do whilst you are stuck indoors! Helping out your local dive centres at the same time as keeping you busy and still immersed in all things diving. First up is SSI.
SSI has a wide range of training materials available digitally, these are available for use on and offline through Divessi.com or the MySSI App.
Anyone from any agency, or even non divers, can register for an SSI account at DiveSSI.com or by downloading the MySSI App. Once you have registered you will receive, free of charge, the academic programs for Try Scuba, Try Freediving, the complete snorkelling academic program, all academics for the Scuba Diver Course, and the Blue Oceans program that can all be completed on or offline.
You will also have access, free of charge, to other features like the digital logbook that links to the My DiveGuide tool where you can research new dive sites and destinations worldwide with information contributed by divers using the logbook feature of MySSI.
Most SSI training programs now have digital material available. If you want to continue your training they have over 60 programs available in over 40 languages that can be accessed by contacting your SSI Dive Centre. The digital learning can be completed at home and then practical sessions can be completed with any SSI Dive Centre when you are ready. For some programs, Centres may be able to offer webinar and Skype based instructor led sessions. For those of you that like to hold paper, when registering for the Digital product you also receive free of charge access to the PDF student materials that you can print if you wish.
For those divers stuck at home at the moment, you might want to look at the following courses for yourselves. your families and buddies:
- Marine Ecology
- Fish Identification
- Coral Identification
- Sea Turtle Ecology
- Shark Ecology
- Manta & Ray Ecology
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Equipment Techniques
- Science of Diving
More information about the SSI digital programs can be found here.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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