[2] SSI headquarters was in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it is owned by Concept Systems International, Inc.

In 2008, it was acquired by Doug McNeese, owner of the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools (USA) until its merger with SSI in 1999, and Robert Stoss, manager of Scubapro and Seemann Sub.

SSI offers internationally recognized recreational diver training programs - starting with snorkeling and entry level scuba diving courses up to instructor certifications.

After Open Water certification, progression mainly depends on completing Scuba Specialty Programs and logging certain numbers of dives.

Through this program, individuals with disabilities or limited mobility who are medically cleared by a physician can experience the thrill of scuba diving.

A Public Safety Diver is often involved in search, rescue, and recovery missions of water accident victims, assists law enforcement with investigations, and is often employed by local or national emergency services.