Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course, ITC)

The SSI Cave Diving course is the next cave diving training you should take when you become an Extended Range Cavern Diver. In this exciting SSI course, you will learn everything you need to plan and conduct cave penetration dives independently with only one possible pathway.

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course, ITC)Get started today—you must be a Divemaster or hold an equivalent certification to join SSI’s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrolling in the combined Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course, which includes digital learning. After successfully completing 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 various 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 three parts—Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC), and Instructor Evaluation (IE)—can also be taken as separate steps, one after the other, at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.

The SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program gives you a small glimpse into the exciting world of cave diving. As an SSI Extended Range Cavern diver, you will learn how to use cavern diving equipment, gas management concepts, and buddy team skills to safely conduct cavern penetration dives. The SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program trains you to dive in caverns within the daylight zone to a maximum depth of 40 meters. From the grandest Mexican cenotes to vast caverns, becoming a cavern diver allows you to experience it all. Start the SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program online today!

This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.