Get started today: You must be a Divemaster or equivalent to join our three-step instructor training program. To begin the training process, enroll in the Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course combination and supplement it with digital learning. Once you have successfully completed the course, you can take the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program enables you to independently teach several key SSI programs, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide.
For students who prefer to take their time learning and gain experience through teaching, the three parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC), and Instructor Evaluation (IE)—one after another, at your own pace, and with a flexible schedule.