Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

5-Day Assistant Instructor Program This program will bridge the gap between leadership and instruction. You’ll gain experience teaching in the classroom, in confined water, assisting in open water, and developing your presentation and evaluation skills. Upon completion of this program, you will receive the following SSI certifications: -Assistant Instructor -Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Instructor -Computer Diving Specialty Instructor -Marine Ecology Specialty Instructor -Explorers Instructor Assistant Instructor Package Includes: - Transportation to and from Fort Lauderdale or Miami Airport - 6-night accommodation at Bungalow Bay (quad occupancy, queen bunk beds) - 2 Two-Tank Boat Dives (includes tanks & weights) - 4 Lagoon dives (includes tanks and weights) - 5 Days of Breakfast and Lunch - ITC Digital Kit (includes Assistant and Open Water Instructor) - SSI Instructor Resource package (slates, rash guard, extras)