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Become a dive instructor and live your passion To participate in the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or possess an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI's 2-stage instructor training approach. It begins with the combination of the Instructor Training Course, supported by immersive digital learning. Upon successful completion of the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you will be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can do the Assistant Instructor part as a stand-alone step. This will allow you to assist students on real courses, gain valuable teaching experience and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless: start your dive instructor career now!

Become a dive instructor and live your passion To participate in the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or possess an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI's 2-stage instructor training approach. It begins with the combination of the Instructor Training Course, supported by immersive digital learning. Upon successful completion of the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you will be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can do the Assistant Instructor part as a stand-alone step. This will allow you to assist students on real courses, gain valuable teaching experience and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless: start your dive instructor career now!

Add a new specialty as an SSI Instructor.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the combined Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program qualifies 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 those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and flexible schedule.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become a diving ambassador by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started is 40 verified/registered dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 registered/verified dives of expertise in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will receive the title of Dive Guide upon successful completion of the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, helping instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the promotion to Divemaster with a minimum of 60 registered/verified dives. Level up to Divemaster immediately or anytime thereafter by studying the Science of Diving materials on your own and passing the Digital Final Exam that makes you an SSI pro. There are thousands of job opportunities around the world for the next generation of highly skilled divers.

Get started today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course combination accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Assessment (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program trains 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 those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be done as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Get started today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course combination accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Assessment (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program trains 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 those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be done as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.