SSI Honduras

Become an SSI Dealer

WHY BECOME AN SSI DEALER ?

SERVICE - Because we are not the number one certification agency, we try harder. Whenever possible, orders, cards, requests for information, registrations and telephone calls are all handled the same day as they are received. If we can’t fix it or do it that day, we’ll tell you. We pride ourselves on being accesible and flexible so we can work not only to build our business but yours also, a philosophy that will be central to the SSI mode of business in Honduras.
FLEXIBLE STANDARDS - Our flexible standards allow Instructors / Store owners to tailor their courses to meet local conditions. This is not to say that we don’t enforce minimum standards because we do and will continue to.
With the SSI system the Instructor has the option to apply their judgment when to sequence skills, thus giving the Instructor far more direct control and flexibility making the training sessions much more fluid.
CONVENIENCE - SSI is right now the fastest growing scuba training agency - this is for a reason. Choosing us, you give your customer the option; there is a growing demand from travelling divers from places were SSI has significant market share that come to Honduras (USA over 300 dealers often organized in dive clubs, Europe where SSI is by now already the biggest diver training agency, SE-Asia where most cerifications worldwide are issued). Also the fact that SSI doesn't require your divers to purchase the course materials means higher convenience for especially your backpacking customers in Central America.

CERTIFICATION CARDS PRODUCED IN HONDURAS - There will be an instant c-card printing service very soon available on the Bay Islands, giving your customers the great opporunity to take their precious c-cards with them directly after certification.

SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS - To grow and increase your profit, you must offer value to your customers. Never has this been as challenging as it is today. With our competitive student certification fees (incl. instant c-cards), Dealer- and Membership fees (i.E. in Latin America Dealer membership annually $225, Membership for professionals annually $105) and material prices we can offer significant savings when compared to our major competitors.

BETTER UTILISATION OF PROFESSIONALS ON TRAINING - At the Dive Control Specialist and Associate Instructor levels, SSI standards require that candidates work with instructors on actual open water diver courses so that they gain valuable experience prior to certification. For the shop owner this possibly means lower wages because they will have available free professional staff in training. It also means that up and coming instructors will know how to conduct their diving courses how the owner wants it done. Associate Instructors after certification are qualified to run all pool and theory training without the supervision of an instructor. This level of training makes SSI leaders high quality industry personnel.

ACCESS TO THE ODIN SYSTEM - As member of the SSI Network the dealer becomes part of the ODIN system, having access to this unique diver acquisition and retention tool. ODIN is an innovative online-based system that integrates training records, diver tracking, marketing and e-communication while at the same time keeping the SSI Dealer the main point of contact for Divers with ODIN taking on the secondary role of support.
IN HOUSE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM - SSI is the only agency that requires all training to be completed through an SSI Authorised Dive Center and monitors Dive Leaders on-site via an effective, quality assurance program. Also you customers will take part in this program and will give you immediate feedback about their courses. Therefore everyone benefits - you by getting valuable feedback and your customers by feeling to be taken care of.
INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCE ON OVER 100 COUNTRIES - At the same time of writing, SSI certifications are available in over 100 countries. There are 23 full service regional offices like SSI Latin America, over 2000 dealers worldwide and our material is available in; English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, Egyptian, Brazilian, Hebrew, Chinese, Hungarian, Swedish, Thai and more.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ME ?

$700 inclusive of the New Dealer Kit that consists of :

ODIN User fees 1st year
Membership processing fees
internet set-up
classroom teaching + promotional materials
re-sale diver training materials worth $350
1st order discount plus price level 3 on all additional orders

HOW DO I BECOME A SSI DEALER ?

Just apply online to become a member with SSI Latin America on:

SO WHY WAIT ANY LONGER...?