1.1 INTRODUCTION
The SDI Advanced Diver Development Program was created to make truly “Advanced Divers”. Under the old way of training a student could take an Advanced Course right after an Open Water course and only have a total of nine (9) dives all under the direct training of an instructor. The SDI – Advanced Diver Development program requires a new OW student to take four (4) SDI specialties or equivalent, along with having a total of twenty (25) logged dives. SDI feels a diver will truly be “Advanced” after this is accomplished.

1.2 WHO MAY TEACH
Who may teach this course?
1. An active SDI Instructor or Assistant Instructor, qualified to teach specialties.

1.3 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Diver Certification procedures for students:
2. Completion of four (4) specialty courses.
3. Completion of twenty five (25) logged dives.
4. After the previous requirements are met and verified by an Instructor, the Instructor simply fills out a Diver Registration form or a Pre-paid Diver certification form to file for the Advanced Diver certification card.