To participate in SSI's 3-step instructor training approach, you must have a Divemaster or equivalent certification. Training begins with a combination of Assistant Instructor and Instructor Training courses, along with digital learning. After completing the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will undergo Instructor Evaluation (IE) and be certified as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program allows you to independently teach a variety of key SSI programs, including Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Alternatively, for those who wish to take their time between trainings and gain valuable teaching experience, the Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC), and Instructor Evaluation (IE) parts can be taken sequentially at your own pace and on a flexible schedule. The three parts of the program can be taken sequentially at your own pace and on a flexible schedule.