Master
all the important academic information. Traditionally,
this required several hours of formal classroom training.
Now, through on-line training, you can complete this phase
through self-study, at your own pace, in the convenience
of your home or office.
For
entry-level certification courses (as well as some continuing-education
classes), the next step will be to complete your in-water
skill-development training. This takes place in a swimming
pool or similar body of confined water, under the supervision
of an SDI Instructor.
The
final step is to complete the required number of open-water
training dives under the supervision of your SDI Instructor.
Here you will apply what you have learned during your
academic and skill-development sessions, while learning
practical lessons that can only be gained through real-world
experience in open water.
