SSI® Open Water Diver
This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI® Open Water Diver certification.
This course includes:
- 3 Pool Sessions (and additional practice pool sessions if deemed necessary by your instructor)
- 1 to 2 Classroom Sessions
- eLearning Online
- Use of a full set of scuba gear (excluding mask, snorkel, fins, boots, and wetsuit)
We start a new course almost every month. Courses currently scheduled to begin are listed below. You may register online 24/7 or call (989) 486-3627 Tuesday through Friday, from 11 am to 6 pm to get registered. Private classes also available.
For a complete course description and details, scroll to the bottom of the class dates below.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
This course is taught by instructor, Marc Ellis, or instructor/owner, Keith Hintz
Marc has been an instructor since 1994 and has been teaching at Dive & Glide Scuba since 2022. In addition to training divers, he also heads up the organization of our dive club (Mid-Michigan Dive Adventures) meetings and events. Marc is bi-lingual (he speaks Spanish) and holds multiple diving instructor certifications as an SSI, PADI, and SDI instructor.
Keith is the co-owner of Dive & Glide Scuba. He has been teaching diving courses since 1989. In addition to being an SSI instructor, he is also a NAUI and SEI instructor and our lead service tech.
To learn more about our staff members, visit our Dive Team page.
Start your SCUBA Open Water Diver Certification and a lifetime of adventures with this course!
This course includes:
- 3 Pool Sessions
- 1 to 2 Classroom Sessions
- eLearning Online
- Use of a full set of scuba gear (excluding mask, snorkel, fins, boots, and wetsuit)
Training Fees Per Person: $375
- Training Fees for Satellite Courses incur additional charges and will be a higher fee due to the cost of conducting the course away from our home area.
- Our local area includes any class taking place within 50 miles of our shop in Midland.
For student safety and enjoyment:
- Our course size is limited to 6 students whenever possible.
- Ages 10+ are invited to attend.
All students must have their own mask, snorkel, boots, and fins.
- For health and safety reasons, wetsuits are not provided for pool sessions. It is highly recommended each student purchase their own 1.5mm or 3mm wetsuit for class.
- Your instructor will assist you in choosing the proper gear for your training and future diving adventures during your first class session.
Earn 5% cash back credit on account (DG Doubloons Loyalty Program) by purchasing these items at Dive & Glide Scuba.
Registration forms and waivers must be completed to participate.
- If you register online, after payment, a link to the form will automatically arrive in your email inbox.
NOTE: TO COMPLETE YOUR OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION, YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR OPEN WATER CHECKOUT DIVES ALSO.
- Register to complete the dives with us (the cost is $199 when you choose your dive dates).
- Or, ask for Universal Referral Forms to complete dives with another instructor or while on your next warm water vacation.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Medical forms and waivers must be completed before participation. Based on the answers you provide on your medical information form, you may be required to obtain physician approval to dive.
Questions? Call (989) 486-3627