Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course, ITC)

Get started today—you must be a Divemaster or hold an equivalent certification to participate in SSI’s 3-level Instructor Training Program. The training begins with participation in the combined Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course, accompanied by digital learning. After successfully completing the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you’ll take part in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day course qualifies you to independently teach various SSI core programs such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. If you’d like to take more time between training sessions to study and gain valuable teaching experience, you can also complete the three parts individually—Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC), and Instructor Evaluation (IE)—one after another at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.