Instructor Training Course
SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)Take the next step in your diving career and become an SSI Open Water Instructor with SEAKERS OKINAWA.Our Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to develop confident, knowledgeable, and professional dive leaders who are ready to teach divers safely and effectively anywhere in the world. The course combines academic sessions, confined water workshops, open water training, teaching presentations, rescue skill evaluations, and instructor-level dive theory.Training is conducted by an experienced SSI Instructor Trainer in a supportive, small-group environment, allowing each candidate to receive personalized coaching and individual feedback throughout the program.Course HighlightsSmall class sizes for maximum individual attentionComprehensive preparation for the SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE)Classroom, confined water, and open water trainingTeaching presentation workshopsRescue skill review and water fitness evaluationProfessional development and real-world teaching techniquesPrerequisitesMinimum age: 18 yearsBe certified as an SSI Divemaster or equivalentHave at least 60 logged dives to begin the ITCHave at least 100 logged dives before attending the Instructor Evaluation (IE)Current First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Provider certification (within the last two years)Medical statement clearing you for divingDuration9 days (plus 1 reserve day if necessary)Why Train with SEAKERS OKINAWA?Located in Okinawa, Japan, SEAKERS offers instructor candidates the opportunity to train in warm, clear waters with access to a variety of dive sites, including coral reefs, walls, wrecks, and drift diving. Our goal is not only to help you pass the Instructor Evaluation, but to prepare you to become a confident and successful diving professional.Whether you plan to teach recreational diving, continue toward Instructor Trainer, or pursue a career in the dive industry, we are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for your professional journey.
