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1. • • The certifications are both recognized by dive operators around the world as a similar dive proficiency. The main difference is that PADI awards the AOWD certification immediately after the diver has completed the course requirements, while SSI requires the diver to achieve a minimum of 24 verified dives and complete 4 specialties.
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   What is the difference between PADI open water & SSI Advanced Adventure?

   • A diver could get PADI Open Water certified (1st course) and SSI Advanced Adventure diver certified (2nd course), and both certifications would be accepted worldwide. The main differences come into play when agency history and philosophy are considered.

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   What is PADI Advanced open water diver?

   • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver is like a sampler platter. It includes a deep dive and an underwater navigation dive, but the other three dives are your choice. Try underwater photography, wreck diving, night diving — whatever interests you. There are more than two dozen Adventure Dives to choose from (see list below). Related Reading:

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   What is the difference between open water dive and advanced scuba diving?

   • In the Open Water Diver course, you learn all the scuba diving basics: how to assemble gear, ascents and descents, etc. In the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you hone your skills and try different types of diving activities. Both courses include open water dives with a PADI Instructor. But, apart from that, the courses are quite different.

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   How do I start the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course?

   • To start the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you only need an Open Water Diver certification. To be clear: you don’t need any dives in addition to those you completed during your Open Water Diver course; you only need to have completed the dives that are part of your Open Water Diver certification training.

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   Is PADI better than SSI?

   • When you look at specialty dive courses beyond open water certification, you’ll notice PADI provides a bit more variety than SSI. PADI offers over 30 different specialty courses including underwater photography, wreck diving, night diving, sidemount specialty, nitrox diving, and more.

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   How many dives does a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver take?

   • During the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you’ll make five dives. These dives are referred to as “Adventure Dives.” There are two required dives: Deep and Navigation. During the deep dive, an instructor will take you below the Open Water Diver depth limits (18-30 meters/60-100 feet).

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   SSI covers the essentials through its specialty courses, while PADI expands into more corners of advanced recreational diving. So depending on your interests, the broader PADI selection may appeal to you.

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   Jul 5, 2020 · The main difference is that PADI awards the AOWD certification immediately after the diver has completed the course requirements, while SSI requires the diver to achieve a minimum of 24 verified dives and complete 4 specialties.

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   Mar 30, 2024 · What’s the Difference Between Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver? In the Open Water Diver course, you learn all the scuba diving basics: how to assemble gear, ascents and descents, etc. In the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you hone your skills and try different types of diving activities.

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   The SSI Advanced Open Water is not what you might think it is. One thing that is different are the actual names of the courses. For example, the PADI Advanced Open Water certification is the equivalent of the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification, not the SSI Advanced Open Water.

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   Feb 18, 2017 · The PADI Advanced Open Water course is a great stepping-stone to further diving adventures. With 22 potential Advanced Open Water Adventure dives, choose carefully to get the most from your course and begin planning your future in diving.

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   Dec 30, 2022 · To receive a certificate at SSI or PADI, you must complete different levels. With SSI, learners will go through the following training: Open Water Diver; Advanced Adventurer; Diver Stress & Rescue; Similarly, PADI students will begin their diving journey with: Open Water Diver; Advanced Open Water Diver; Rescue Diver

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    Sep 28, 2021 · In general, SSI courses will cost less than PADI courses because it costs dive centers more to offer PADI courses than SSI (PADI is more of a “brand name” agency, so dive centers both pay more and charge more to represent the PADI brand).