Your Obsessive Diver Path
Start diving, keep diving, and lead diving obsessively — with a clear path from first splash to pro.
Discover Diving Obsessively
Your first look underwater.
Start Diving Obsessively
Your first step into the obsession.
Keep Diving Obsessively
Build confidence, depth, and skill.
Master Diving Obsessively
Become the diver everyone wants to buddy with.
Have Fun Diving Obsessively
Specialties that feed your passion.
Advance Skills Obsessively
Advanced skills for serious divers.
Prepare for Emergencies Obsessively
Be the diver who can handle anything.
Lead and Teach Obsessively
Turn your obsession into leadership.
Continue Diving Obsessively
Your certifications transfer across agencies — here’s how.
Many divers wonder how scuba agencies compare — or whether certifications from PADI, SSI, NAUI, SDI, or PSS are interchangeable. The good news is that all major recreational scuba agencies follow the same international ISO standards. That means your training transfers cleanly, and you can continue your education with OCD Divers without repeating courses.
The chart below shows how the most common scuba certifications align across agencies, helping you understand your next step whether you trained with PADI, NAUI, SSI, or PSS.
| SDI Course | PSS Equivalent | PADI Equivalent | NAUI Equivalent | SSI Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water Scuba Diver | Open Water Diver | Open Water Diver | Scuba Diver | Open Water Diver |
| Inactive Diver Refresh | Refresh Program | ReActivate | Scuba Review | Scuba Skills Update |
| Advanced Adventure Diver | Advanced Open Water Diver | Advanced Open Water Diver | Advanced Scuba Diver | Advanced Adventurer |
| Computer Nitrox Diver | Nitrox Diver | Enriched Air Diver | Nitrox Diver | Enriched Air Nitrox |
| Advanced Buoyancy Diver | Buoyancy Control | Peak Performance Buoyancy | Buoyancy Skills | Perfect Buoyancy |
| Divemaster | Divemaster | Divemaster | Divemaster | Divemaster |
| Assistant Instructor | Assistant Instructor | Assistant Instructor | Assistant Instructor | Assistant Instructor |
| Open Water Scuba Instructor | Instructor | Open Water Scuba Instructor | Instructor | Open Water Instructor |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do scuba certifications transfer between agencies
Yes. Recreational scuba agencies follow the same ISO standards, which means your certification level transfers cleanly between SDI, PADI, SSI, NAUI, and PSS.
Can I switch from PADI to SDI without starting over
Absolutely. Your PADI certification is recognized by SDI, and you can continue directly into the next level.
Is SDI accepted everywhere
Yes. SDI is globally recognized and accepted at the same dive shops, boats, and resorts that accept PADI, SSI, and NAUI.
What if I trained with SSI or NAUI
You can continue your training with SDI or PSS at OCD Divers without repeating anything.
